They say forgiveness is a virtue,

But I’d rather keep my anger

It keeps my heart safe from harm

Safe from any danger

They say hope can set you free,

But I’d rather stay realistic

Too often have I looked ahead

Just to end up heartsick

They say love is a river

But I guess I live in a desert

So dry, so parched

So shriveled is my heart...

She glanced again at her cellphone, frowning. The date was certainly correct, no doubt about that. As for time, there was only twenty-three minutes until then. The place… Well, that’s where things got a little fuzzy.

‘Just go to the oldest building in your current town; don’t worry about trespassing signs, you’ll be fine. Make sure you’re there within five minutes of your assigned time, or you’ll...