• Chapter 6 "Smoke Break"

    "When you're removed from it all, the universe can look like a beautiful place," Polaris said, leaning against the wall outside the shop, smoking a cigar while Chelsea puffed on a cigarette; he added,...

  • Chapter 26 "Simplex3"

    "She was at my wedding," Nat said, "She was right there, right next to me. She helped me get ready, she helped me plan the entire thing, she helped pick out my dress, and then she steals my husband and...

  • Chapter 20 "The Pit"

    Jenny Gibbons had always wanted to work with animals. Ever since she was a little girl, she loved animals. She loved going to the zoo, the aquarium, national parks, anywhere she might see an animal....

  • Chapter 25 "Little Brown Duffel Bag"

    Natasha was lying on Violet's bed, staring at the ceiling. The house was eerily quiet, and she didn't know what to do with herself. She rolled onto her side and looked at the stuffed giraffe Violet had...

  • Chapter 19 "Brass Rings"

    Claire Driscoll sat at the interview table alone, waiting for the agents to enter the room. As she looked around the room, taking in the lack of any decorations whatsoever, she started to wonder if prisons...