Open Wounds

Across decades and distances, the scars we carry are the same.

Five lives. Different eras. One shared, shattering reality.

In this unflinching collection of Australian short stories, the profound reach of trauma is laid bare. From the quiet desperation of a suburban classroom to the shadow of the gallows, Open Wounds explores the moments that break us-and the resilience required to keep going.

• 19th Century England: An Anglican nun struggles to find words of comfort for a woman facing the fi...