“I can’t believe I was so stupid!” I paced back and forth in Chloe’s apartment, tugging at my hair in frustration. “Who does that? Who has unprotected sex with a complete stranger?” Chloe sat on her couch, watching me wear a path in her carpet. “Hey, it was a mistake. We all make them.” “Not … Read more
“Absolutely not, Hazel Vance. You are coming with me.” Chloe grabbed my hands firmly, locking eyes with me through our masks. “No more hiding. No more crying over people who don’t deserve your tears.” I glanced at my reflection again, barely recognizing myself in the shimmering red dress. The golden mask transformed me into someone … Read more
I kicked the door shut with my heel, balancing grocery bags in both arms while fumbling with my keys. Another exhausting day at the temp agency, another night of microwaved dinner and reality TV. The familiar weight of routine settled on my shoulders as I dropped the bags onto the kitchen counter. “Hazel, darling! There … Read more