The Library of Shadows

by Rachel Moore

She learned how to say goodbye over and over again. It was so much easier than holding on too long.

“Yesterday, I went with Posy—” “That’s me,” her roommate chirped. “—to Dr. Kirk’s campus tour, and I met this hot jerk allegedly named Mateo.” The pen in Tammy’s hand stalled. “You want that on record? Hot jerk?”

“Why do you have a fog machine?” Arthur perched onto one of the tables next to Este. “For the vibes.”