Something Like Stories - Volume One (Something Like..., #7)

by Jay Bell

William Townson Born: September 30th, 1990 Height: 6’1” Build: He might be in the Coast Guard, but he sure has the body of a Marine! Other physical traits: Just picture the ultimate Boy Scout. If you need more than that, imagine a blond guy with green eyes who swims all the time. Now take away the tan, because this boy is always pale. Hobbies and interests: Swimming, and something called the Beast Wars. Is that like the Pokémon? I should ask Davis. He would probably know. Oh, and you would think a sailor would be good at cards, or maybe I’m getting better because I totally robbed William blind over a game of poker the other night. Noteworthy relatives: n/a Motto/Quote: “Deny the darkness inside yourself or face it head on. Either way you’ll find yourself haunted by it.” Bio: I heard about William long before I met him. Mostly from Kelly, who spent many sessions on my couch trying to make sense of their relationship. I can’t say I got the best impression of William then. Kelly had plenty of good things to say about him, but reading between the lines is part of my job. When they decided to go their separate ways, it didn’t take long before another guy was heartbroken over him—this time my nephew Jason. Once, before he moved out on his own, I found Jason sitting out by the pool. He was fully dressed, sitting cross-legged and perched on the very edge like he intended to plunge in and needed to work up the courage. He wasn’t even dangling his feet in the water, so I asked him w...