12 stories
Jobcentre Joy
An appointment with a curvy benefits advisor leads to an unexpected kind of job satisfaction
Slough Sweetness
Office manager Chioma's mundane Slough job gets interesting when the thick Tanzanian temp arrives—and makes clear that she wants a permanent position in more ways than one.
HBCU Homecoming
Dr. Patricia Williams returns to her alma mater for homecoming weekend, only to run into her college sweetheart—now the university president. Twenty years of what-ifs catch fire in his office.
Slough Sensation
HR manager Ngozi interviews dozens of candidates weekly. When confident applicant David turns the tables and interviews her, they both discover the position they really want to fill.
The Insurance Agent Upgrade
Carolyn sells policies to protect against disaster. When a handsome client's claim turns into something more, she discovers some risks are worth taking.
The Mortgage Broker Madness
She needs a loan for her dream home. He's the broker who can make it happen. But the real interest rate isn't on any paperwork they'll file.
The Professor's Office Hours
Dr. Angela Shaw runs the toughest seminar at Howard. When a non-traditional student twice her usual age comes for extra help, she learns some lessons can't be taught in a classroom.
Office After Hours
The new IT guy is asked to stay late to fix the CFO's computer. But the real problem has nothing to do with technology.
Performance Review
She's the CEO. He's the junior analyst. She offers him the promotion of a lifetime—in exchange for becoming her personal stress relief. After hours. Under her desk. During meetings.
Mkopo
His loan application is denied—insufficient collateral. The thick branch manager offers an alternative arrangement. Weekly payments, in her office, with the door locked. Interest compounds.
Final Review
A harassment complaint has been filed against him—false, but damaging. The HR director seems to enjoy watching him squirm. He realizes she's not trying to fire him. She's playing.
The Financial Advisor
Quarterly reviews. Portfolio adjustments. She invests in him completely.