My stomach had twisted itself into so many knots that I wasn’t sure I’d be able to untangle it before he arrived. He was actually Jake: thirty-two, Leo. Profuse surfer, full time plumber and occasional trouble, or so his profile claimed. There was no picture to confirm that he did in fact, look like trouble, … Read more
“Hello.” “Good day, sir.” “How are you doing?” “T’wouldn’t be a day without the sun rising in the east, and I wouldn’t be Alicia without being well.” “Haha. Well, I hope you’re doing well for real, and not just making it up so I feel better.” “I promise you, sir, I’m doing well.” “Can we … Read more
This story contains themes or mentions of physical violence, gore, or abuse. Ishmael spent most of his life as a human. Grew up an orphan, collected PhDs like comic books, built and invented and perfected. Machines are the future, his creations will outlive them all, and he had an inkling of plans for world domination. … Read more
“Hey, is this seat taken?” The voice came out of nowhere, cutting through the din of an otherwise hectic cafeteria. The subject to whom that voice had directed its line jumped in her seat. She looked up to see a tall boy with a slightly round face with brown skin, curly black hair, and soft, … Read more
This story contains themes or mentions of mental health issues. Sandy squints at the people on the sidewalk as he walks out of the subway. Yes, he is aware that it’s a universal fact that parents of newborn babies usually suffer from sleep deprivation. And as someone who went to lawschool, … Read more