Long Macchiatos and Monsters Quotes

“It wouldn't be so bad, really, if I wasn't paid so shit, if there wasn't the constant misgendering, if I didn't work in both the retail industry and the hospitality industry. It's always astounding just how stupid people can be. My”
― Alison Evans, Long Macchiatos and Monsters

“My parents called me Penelope because they clearly wanted me to have a terrible life.”
― Alison Evans, Long Macchiatos and Monsters

“The movie starts, and I can't believe that hot boys like shitty sci-fi, too. Or will at least watch one with me.”
― Alison Evans, Long Macchiatos and Monsters

“He reaches out for the cup on the sink, and I notice the thin lines on his wrists. It's only now that he's not wearing a jumper in the bright, unnatural kitchen light that I can see them. He sees me looking. "Life's a party." I don't say anything and he laughs, tapping me on the arm before getting another cup for himself and making the tea.”
― Alison Evans, Long Macchiatos and Monsters

“His eyes follow my hand; it's only got three fingers. Well, two fingers and a thumb. But he doesn't look at it like it's disgusting. He”
― Alison Evans, Long Macchiatos and Monsters

“He comes out in shorts and the same V-neck shirt. One of his legs from just below the knee is a prosthesis. It's made of a dark metal and has swirling, jagged patterns on it. I feel like I should have known this, but I've only seen him in pants because it's winter. "Sorry,”
― Alison Evans, Long Macchiatos and Monsters