• Chapter 10 "Hot Cup 'O Joe"

    "What do you think they sell? Just coffee or maybe pastries too?" Monica asked, as she floated in front of the large storefront window beside Chelsea and Juno. "How are they gonna sell pastries? They...

  • Chapter 9 "Eyedrops"

    "Is it just me...or does this store change size regularly?" Chelsea asked as she stood upright from stocking and glancing around the building. Juno did the same, collapsing the cardboard box in her hands...

  • Chapter 8 "Scratch Off"

    "What the fuck is a Peropkop Bar?" Chelsea asked, opening a box to stock a shelf in front of the counter. "That's an energy bar made from these little creatures called Peropkops," Monica said, "They're...

  • Chapter 7 "Trainee"

    "Do you have a last name?" Chelsea asked, and Juno shook her head. Chelsea groaned and ran her hands over her face. In the months since Juno's hiring, Chelsea hadn't managed to learn a single thing about...

  • 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,...