A VISIT TO A PASTRY SHOP After the concert, Peter and Ira walked into a nearby pastry shop, which seemed deserted. However, the shelves had the usual decadent and creamy confections. Suddenly, a girl appeared from the back and asked if she could hel...

[Dedicated to the sweet, playful muse MSMystique, who inspired the story] Estrella had a new job as an administrative assistant to a man about her age, only she wasn't quite sure what Peter did for a living. She billed people, mailed out packages,...

On a dreary Seattle day of non-stop mist and drizzle, Peter had given up any hope of eating outside and went to the claustrophobic basement cafeteria that served the two adjoining buildings. He hated the thought of eating the mediocre food he had o...