The sky above was turning purple. Somewhere in the distance, a bird called. Jack leaned down. Alexandra rose up on her toes and they kissed…

Fix this helicopter. I’ll kiss you right now. The voice cut through the hanger like ice. Jack Hunter looked up from his mop. Still dripping…
Inside was his old tool kit. Militaryra precision instruments. Some he bought with his own money during his service. Some he’d fabricated himself in machine…

The orbital sander vibrated through the thick leather of my work gloves, kicking up a fine mist of walnut dust that smelled like old…
“A physical inspector is a target. You can’t argue with an algorithm, Isla. But you can dismantle a man standing in front of you, especially…
I laughed. “You’re one to talk. I hear your jazz music and your keyboard going after midnight.” She shrugged. I asked you first. I hesitated.…
I leaned in, and the kiss was soft, hesitant at first. Her lips were warm against mine, and as I deepened the kiss, I felt…

I was staring right at my neighbor’s chest and she was looking straight back at me. That’s how the worst moment of my life…

Hey there, my name’s Adrien Cole. I’m 29 and I live alone in a small apartment in Seattle right near Capitol Hill. It’s one…
We haven’t said what this is. So, every time Madison’s name pops up, it turns everything into chaos. I went quiet, her words sinking in…





