The lake shimmered in the afternoon sun. As the water lapped against the boat, I sat back and closed my eyes, enjoying the brief respite from the heat in the […]

“You’re going alone to India?” “Umm, yeah.” “Alone?” “Yes.” (Actually no, I am going to stuff an entire army of Ninjas in my tote and let them loose at the […]

The red and green enamel whispered against my skin as I fastened the necklace around my throat. In the mirror, the diamonds, the size of small pebbles, shone brightly. Though […]