The Barista
All I wanted was a cup of simple black tea but he had to make it complicated. He showed me a menu with things like “Foggy Grey,” “Athena’s Lightning,” “Fairy… Read more »
The Giver
He stood there looking confused. A game controller in one hand and a doctor kit in the other. I stood behind him and asked if he was into sexual role-playing…. Read more »
The Feminist
She is working on her doctoral thesis about the effects of genetically modified seeds given to third world countries with access to running water. I looked at her across the… Read more »
Spicing up the Quarantine – a (mini) series: part 2
Y’all are here for the safe words, aren’t ‘cha? Keep reading, ya pervs. Last time, we talked about the importance of checking in with yourself and figuring out how you’re… Read more »
The Pharmacist
The news reported the schools were closed. Starbucks closed its cafes. My favorite diner switched to prepackaged food. The library is only open a couple of hours a day. My… Read more »
Healing Affair
He looked so confused staring at all the options. I must have walked past him at least four times. The salesperson tried to help him but he really had no… Read more »
Workplace Affair
He was refilling the canteen at work and asked if I preferred nuts or chocolate. I quirked an eyebrow and asked why I had to choose. He licked his lips… Read more »
The Teacher
She was my neighbor’s son’s first-grade teacher and when I saw her tonight she looked exhausted. I offered to buy her dinner and she agreed. She met me at the… Read more »
Christmas Affair
I walked past with a frown on my face, already hating the holiday season and the fact that I was spending another Christmas alone. He turned the corner and I… Read more »
Spicing up the Quarantine – a (mini) series: part 1
We’re so far into the quarantine you’re probably looking at your significant other (or SO as I like to say because I’m lazy and typing is hard <insert dramatic sigh… Read more »