7 stories
Quiet Hours
He's a senior stuck in dorm life for one more semester. The new RA catches him breaking curfew. She invites him to her room to discuss alternatives. Her door has a lock.
The Audit
The IRS letter arrived three weeks ago. The auditor knows things about him—purchases, deposits, patterns. She's not looking for fraud. She's looking for leverage.
Code Violations
He's renovating the old Victorian he inherited. The building inspector keeps finding problems. Each failed inspection means another visit. He suspects she's failing him on purpose. He's right.
The Interview
His green card depends on the next hour. The immigration officer separates him from his wife for questioning. She knows his marriage is real—she just wants to see how far he'll go.
Check-In
Six months left on his parole. His new PO offers an arrangement—he keeps her satisfied, she keeps his record clean. What starts as survival becomes something he craves.
Home Visit
He's fighting for custody of his sister. The social worker assigned to his case is thorough—multiple visits, detailed questions. Each visit lasts longer. She starts coming after hours.
The Stacks
He needs access to the restricted archives. She's denied him three times. Tonight, after hours, he discovers what the university librarian has really been protecting.