How to Change a Life in One Easy Step

A pandemic and a housing crisis unite

The dog turned out to be the only friend she could count on. Photo credit: Author

She started work on a Thursday and was given the task of stacking shelves to start just like most new employees. Quiet and polite she did her job efficiently asking questions when needed. Her waifish form moved around the store shadow-like; the rattle of the wagon of goods to be replaced the only sound or sign she was coming.