Shake Out the Ghosts

Shake Out the Ghosts

Author: Al Hess Listening Length: 10h 5m
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A beautifully funny and deeply moving contemporary queer romance with a magical twist, the perfect next read for fans of TJ Klune and Ashley Poston. A brutal assault nine months ago left eccentric portrait artist Micah with facial scars and PTSD. He’s struggled to leave his apartment ever since, and he can’t let anyo...

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Chapter 14

NOTHING BAD EVER HAPPENS TO ME

Cosmo - Pulling the Thread

The nose-stinging scent of chilies and savory meats floated from down the block. Cosmo was going to buy an horchata and a lengua taco. Scratch that. The lengua burrito grande. It was the only tongue-action he was going to be getting for the rest of forever, so he may as well go all out.

After that, he could go to the deli grandpa used to own and buy a bottle of vodka and a paper bag full of Rotfront candies. Then he’d drive to the church at the end of Cherry Lane, lay down in the dirt, and die.