"Semi-Short Stories" [ Story Collection ]

Only One Way [] 7/14 []

It had been two days since she was given the news that her abusive, murderer of a father had been released from prison. It had been one day since she was told that it was due to good behavior. It had been two minutes since she'd pulled into one of the parking places in front of her apartment building, and thirty seconds since she'd stepped into the apartment she shared with her girlfriend Luna and friend Valencia. It had been ten seconds since she picked up the letter that had been waiting for her on the coffee table. She knew it was for her, because it had her name written on it in red ink.

She reads it. It's a short letter.

My Dearest Leigh,

You have such a lovely house. So neat. So well-decorated and organized. So easy to get into. I'll see you soon.

Love, Daddy

Leigh does not remain in the apartment for long. The first person she calls is Valentine, the second is Valencia, the third is Michael. She manages not to panic.