07: in which Michelle takes it off

The Caribou was much father away, darker, and scarier than Michelle remembered. To her fully sober eyes, the entrance appeared sinister, canopied by an awning and beckoning her like a dragon’s gaping mouth. The exterior had not been painted in some time. She walked in wearing jeans and a university sweatshirt, her stripping outfit in [...]

06: in which decisions are made

Apartment 118C smelled of exotic incense, disinfectant spray, and cat litter. The basic layout was the same as in Michelle’s apartment, but her neighbor had a greater propensity towards deep, rich colors and knick-knacks. There was a slightly Victorian feeling to the stiff burgundy sofa and green velvet draperies, but the room was peppered here [...]