Idiot Savant
My arcane brilliance knew no bounds. I rubbed my eyes under my goggles as I admired my work. When our group took refuge in a single place for more than a few days my academic…
When Repulsion Feels Like Touch
This story contains themes or mentions of mental health issues. They measure us against labels. You know, boyfriend, husband, that kind of stuff. Exclusivity, it means you’re doing things right. Nonmonogamy, probably not. You’re either…
Don’t Trust The Mackerel
After a dozen bad dates and two creepy stalkers, Mei decided to give up on online dating—forever. She leaned back into her Brooklyn couch and shut her eyes against the chaos of the world outside,…
Limerence
Ronald was lying in his bed. It was 2:20 AM, he checked a minute ago. He never would’ve thought that googling the meaning of a word that he half-heard in a conversation would keep him…
Dear Diary: My Summer in Chaos (Thanks Love Rituals)
Dear Diary, What a chaotic weekend. I met Alice after three months of Facebook messaging. Bumped into her in Waterloo, recognised her straight away. She didn't recognise me, mistook my pleased-to-meet-you hug for a sex…