All the Birds in the Sky

by Charlie Jane Anders

“Shoes tell the whole story.” “Except us,” said Laurence. “Our shoes are totally boring. You can’t tell anything about us.” “That’s because our parents pick out our shoes,” said Patricia. “Just wait until we’re grown up. Our shoes will be insane.”

Someone who doesn’t care if they get Tater Tots or turnip slurry is a person who has given up on life.