Check & Mate

by Ali Hazelwood

The stupid, useless, good-for-nothing king. Can barely move one square, scurries into hiding behind the rook, and he’s so, so easy to corner. A fraction of the queen’s power, that’s what he has. He is nothing, absolutely nothing, without his kingdom. My heart squeezes. At least he’s relatable.

“But this is my emotional support sandwich.” “Then have a mental breakdown.”