When Desperation Meets Opportunity Chapters 1 and 2— A #NaNoWriMo 2015 Story

NOTE: This story contains two characters who both tell the story from a first person view. As a general rule, they will alternate, but each chapter will have the narrator name next to it.

When Desperation Meets Opportunity Chapters 3 and 4— A #NaNoWriMo 2015 Story

Chapter 3: Jim

I walked down East Monroe Street towards the lake. Perhaps taking my break by the Bean at the park would help me think through what to do about this…

When Desperation Meets Opportunity Chapter 6 — A #NaNoWriMo 2015 Story

Chapter 6 — Maggie

I kiss Brayden on the forehead and begin to read him “Green Eggs and Ham” to bring upon sleepiness. I’m not sure if he likes the book or not, but my mom…

When Desperation Meets Opportunity Chapter 8 — A #NaNoWriMo 2015 Story

Chapter 8 — Maggie

“Mommie! Mommie! Wake Up!”

The sounds of an excited boy stir me from my slumber. It is a good thing too — my alarm has been…

When Desperation Meets Opportunity Chapter 10 — A #NaNoWriMo 2015 Story

Chapter 10 — Maggie

I’m on pins and needles. My mom should be here with Brayden by now. But there is nothing I can do, but sit awkwardly in this strange house with two…

When Desperation Meets Opportunity Chapter 5 — A #NaNoWriMo 2015 Story

Chapter 5 — Jim

Well, that was a bloodbath. Not, literal, although it would have been less painful. Our meeting to discuss our budget for the fiscal quarter was probably…

When Desperation Meets Opportunity Chapter 14 — A #NaNoWriMo 2015 Story

Chapter 14 — Maggie

Today is the day. It will be the best time to try and get something important from Xang.

When Desperation Meets Opportunity Chapter 21 — A #NaNoWriMo 2015 Story

Chapter 21 — Jim

I better call in. After my late night, and the fact that Maggie is still here crashing on my couch, I’m in no position to head to work. Too much is on my…

When Desperation Meets Opportunity Chapter 7 — A #NaNoWriMo 2015 Story

Chapter 7 — Jim

The alarm blares to shaken me from a hard sleep. Monday morning, ugh. It was a strange weekend, on pins and needles wondering if Mr. Man was going to be…

When Desperation Meets Opportunity Chapter 12 — A #NaNoWriMo 2015 Story

Chapter 12 — Maggie

ONE MONTH LATER

Just go away. Seriously. Just. Go. Away.