Zoe groaned as she walked into the bookstore to start her shift for the day. It was the same thing everyday stock the shelves and put out product and help customers. She didn't mind help customers matter of fact she was quite good at finding a book that customer would like to read even without really talking to them she just somehow knew what most people liked. Her whole life it had been that way for her around people she just knew things and at lot of the time that got her in trouble.
Growing up had been okay she loved her adoptive parents and sister but they were complete opposites were her sister Nicole had been popular but an below average student caring more for clothes and friends compared to Zoe who had a few friends but excelled at school. Her parents had tried to have family time but no matter what the family did it always wasn't fun for one of the girls. Even though Nicole was a year older Zoe had been moved a few years ahead in school. Nicole made sure that Zoe had few friends in school and a lot of attention at home too. Zoe for the most part was fine by herself reading books and comic especially Marvel comics which made her parents shake their heads but they had made her happy so she just would escape to her room and read and forget the pain of not having friends and enjoy the friends she found in the characters from the comics.
Zoe put her stuff in the locker and her apron and headed out to the floor where she found a huge pallet of freight. Figuring this is what she should start on Zoe got out her box cutter and started opening some of the boxes. "Oh good Zoe you are here and already getting started on the new Doctor Strange merch" said Zoe's manager Jason. Zoe's eyes go big in which Jason just rolled his eyes "Zoe we are putting the stuff out not buying everything insight" he said laughing. Zoe smirked back and nodded and moved to put the merch out trying not want anything in the processes.
The last thirty minutes of her shift the store was empty and Zoe was straightening the shelves when the door rang signaling a customer. Zoe moved to the front of the store "Hi welcome to Helga's Book Nook, how can I help you?" asked Zoe. She saw a man in a black shirt and dark jeans, a wave of caution hit Zoe so she slowed her approach. The man smiled that made Zoe take a step back "Yes I need suggestions as a gift for my sister's birthday" replied the man. Zoe didn't believe him but didn't say anything only nodded "I can certainly can try but do you have any ideas of what kind of books that she likes?" asked Zoe. Then man looked down at some of the books on display but shook his head, "No clue what does a beautiful women like yourself enjoy?" said the man winking at her. Zoe felt the bile rise in throat and tried not to shudder. " I can make suggestions like a collector's edition of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen or the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn that's been really popular right now, So I think a lot of people would enjoy those as gifts" said Zoe. The man nodded as he ran his hand along some of the books. "Those are good suggestions but what would you like personally what would get you excited to receive a gift? asked the man. Zoe took a deep breath "Personally I would love something from Marvel" said Zoe. The man let of a loud laugh "Do you enjoy Marvel? So who is your favorite let me guess Loki?" he asked. Zoe pulled a face "He is okay but I would have to say it's tie between Captain America and Bucky Barnes and Thor" she responded. The man rolled his eyes "Of course it Thor" said the man. Zoe moved over to the Comic section.
"Well we do have a great section of the collector figures and some other stuff" said Zoe pointing somethings. The man looked at the display before him and smirked "Out of this what is the one thing you don't have but really want cause I think my sister has similar taste to you" he said. Zoe raised an eyebrow but pointed to the movie replica of Captain America's shield "This shield but its super expensive" said Zoe. "I take and why don't you throw in a figure of Loki as well cause everyone can use a little mischief their lives don't you think?" asked the man grinning and his bright blue eyes shiny. Zoe grabbed the products and walked to the front counter to ring him up. "I am sure your sister are going to love these" said Zoe. "Well she is a lot like you I am sure she will" replied the man. Zoe just nodded "Well have a good day and do come back if you need anything else" said Zoe as she handed him the bag. "I am sure we will be seeing other soon princess" replied the man with a smirk and a wave then walked out the door.
Ten minutes later Zoe was walking out towards her car to go home and had a feeling someone was watching her and looked around to see nothing. But she moved quickly to her car all she wanted was a relaxing night with pizza and maybe movie. As she drove a way a figure watched her from a far "Soon" whispered the figure.
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Broken Realities
Hayran KurguZoe William's life has been lonely beginning being left at a Boston police station when she was 5 with no memories besides her name. She has never felt that she belongs anywhere, not with her adoptive family and not with others who find her unusual...
