DESIRED PYROTECHNICS Chapter Ten--Empyrean
Artwork by Jean Delville I awoke to pounding at the door. Opening it a crack, I spied Stephanie standing on the porch looking anxious. Breathing a sigh of relief, I let her in. “Hey. You weren't answering your phone. I even tried to email you. Jesus, Anabelle,” she exclaimed, eyeing me up and down. “Are you still wearingthe same clothes from the concert?” “Yeah. Long story,” I replied, rubbing my eyes and stifling a yawn. “Sorry. I must have forgotten to turn my phone on.” Glancing over to the far side of the room, I noticed it was still on the charger. Removing her coat, she sat on the couch. Folding her hands in front of her, she announced, “we have a problem.” That woke me up. “What kind of problem?” I asked. “A porno problem,” she answered. “Haiden's been busy.” “What? But how...?” My heart sank. “He's ...