Armed gangs double in number
In the heart of The Glen, a picturesque location nestled near The Saltings, a young woman named Jodie found herself in an unusual situation. Amidst the muddied paths and the brook of rushing water, Jodie crossed paths with an old woman, who carried a cross and spoke with a low, raspy voice reminiscent of cold winds scraping across moss-covered graves.
Jodie, who was visibly distressed, had a self-inflicted wound shaped like a keyhole on her wrist. Despite this, she moved to stop the old woman before she could approach. The old woman, however, seemed undeterred and asked Jodie if she was ready to die, stating it wasn't her time.
The old woman's touch was cool as loch water, and her words echoed with a sense of wisdom. She asked Jodie about her wound and the note she had in her pocket. Jodie, in response, mentioned her stepfather in the note. The old woman's touch and the names she mentioned seemed to come from the earthy musk of dampened leaves, the sweet decay of autumn, and the deep dark waters of the Clyde.
In a moment of unsteadiness, Jodie slipped and fell, making a mud-brown cast on her denim leg. Despite this, she remained resolute, wanting to be believed, proved right, and listened to. The old woman, after a moment of silence, muttered something before lifting the cross onto her shoulder and disappearing into the misty rain.
Jodie, left alone in the Glen, continued to hold onto the note in her pocket, a silent testament to the strange encounter she had just experienced. The Erskine Bridge, a steel structure carrying traffic and sky, loomed nearby but was not visible due to the heavy rain.
Dr Malik, who was on the phone with Jodie at the time, was waved away by her. The note, it seemed, held secrets that Jodie was yet to reveal. As the rain continued to pour, the mystery of The Glen deepened, leaving many questions unanswered.
- In the midst of her struggle, Jodie found solace in scientific explanations about mental health, seeking professional help to understand and cope with her stepfather's abusive relationship.
- To maintain her health and wellness, Jodie experimented with various lifestyle changes, such as meditation and home-grown organic produce from her home-and-garden hobby.
- As she moved forward with her life, Jodie found comfort in fashion-and-beauty trends, using vibrant colors and inspired designs to express her newfound strength and self-worth within her relationships.
