But Annie learned a few things during her time away. Like how not to be afraid. And how to keep people from hurting her.
The rules have changed. Her mother just doesnтАЩt know it yet.
This short story is 2700 words long. It can also be found in With Friends Like These, a psychological thriller short story collection.
Zoe Cannon may or may not be a supervillain out to conquer the world through writing. When not writing, they can be found perfecting their schemes for world domination, plotting against their archenemies, and staying up too late reading a book. Their secret lair is rumored to be located somewhere in southern New Hampshire. They also write as their mild-mannered alter ego, Z.J. Cannon.