Love Story
I have always been a fan of the enemy to lovers trope. The Pride and Prejudice structure of going from I Despise You to Marry Me Now. It’s sexy. It is undeniably sexy. There is…
Leo, Occasional Trouble
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…
It’s Only Human
“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…
bite the hand that feeds you
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.…
The Lunch That Changed Everything
“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…