Daniela Chamorro Mantica

Self-Portrait

Illustrated by Lakshmy Mathur

James was leaning against the empty guard desk when he heard footsteps. Straightening, he shoved his hands in the pocket of his Boston PD uniform as a figure emerged from the door that led to the basement. “Satisfied?” James asked. His partner gave him a wide grin and tossed a roll of duct tape onto the desk …

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