Graveyard Shift

by M.L. Rio

It’s frighteningly easy to get lost in your own subconscious; any place you think you know is different after dark.

Galileo died on house arrest for suggesting that the earth revolved around the sun, which went against the holy rule of Rome.”

“Why do you think I’m not at the newspaper office with the rest of them?” “Because your only people skills are seduction and sadism.” She licked her lips. “What’s the difference?”

“Straight men are so stupid. Women aren’t complicated. If you don’t know how to get to where you want to be with her, just fucking ask for directions.”