Your frosty breath (there’s a reason Valentine’s day is in February) strikes a glass container of coffee beans, and they explode outward as the glass cracks from the cold. Beans roll out under her feet and she falls headlong, spilling the coffee all over him. “Ow! Ow! Ow!” He’s on his feet wincing and nearly […]

The morning dawns and you enter the transmutator. Today’s form is of the young part-time barista who is working her way through college. One time you asked what becomes of the people whose form you assume, but your instructor waved off your concerns. “They suddenly look up and wonder where their mind has been for […]

“Junior Matchmaker Amore, my office. Now!” Despite your best efforts, a distinct gulping sound escapes your throat. You try to slink into Director Eros’s office, but everyone and their brother is watching you. Nevertheless, closing the door behind you is no relief at all. Director Eros stares at you with narrowed eyes. He takes in […]

Thanks to all for your patience through National Novel Writing. I’m happy with what came of it, and hopefully you’ll be seeing bigger and better things as a result. However, you’ve been patient long enough! It’s time to pick a new story: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ “Junior Matchmaker Amore, my office. Now!” Despite your best efforts, a distinct […]