I Gave Away the Birthday Chocolates, Then the Screaming Started

is good. The neighbors fight only occasionally. I made up the bed in the second room.”

He stood just inside the door, backpack clutched like a shield, eyes darting around like he expected someone to step out and say it was all a mistake.

“Evelyn does not let me hang stuff,” he said automatically, then flinched as if even naming her could summon her.continue reading …