Story 53: "Grace" by Bardsmaid

[wendelah1]

In her post-episode short story "Grace," Bardsmaid takes on the unenviable task of creating a sympathetic portrayal of a character who is little more than a cypher in the series. The story's structure is simple: it takes Marita Covarrubias from her drive home after her unwilling appearance as a witness at Fox Mulder's trial to her small apartment, where she takes off her clothing, puts on a nightgown and goes to bed. The more important journey is an interior one, into her mind and her psyche. The writing is exceptional, full of the details and nuance that create a character with whom one can believe in and empathize.

Grace

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