by David SchicklerMy general process of reading short story collections is: read the first story, hopefully the second, then skip ahead to the story I've seen already published that made me buy the book, then skip to a random story, then eventually leave the book on the shelf in the bathroom wher...
As they’re preparing to leave, my father hugs me close. “Don’t get mono,” he warns. “Schickler men are highly susceptible to mono.” “All right, Dad.” We’re standing in my dorm room. My mother is getting something from the car...