Suspect motives Stories

On Thursday, the boss came down to the lunchroom to have lunch with the crew. Jon immediately, like everybody else, knew that something was happening. Jon already knew that orders had been slow and he had discussed that with some of the others on the shop floor. They all agreed that if their boss was thinking of putting someone off then most of them preferred to work a shorter week than have a man sacked. After lunch, bef...

When I got on the plane in Manila to continue my journey to Frankfurt, my assigned window seat was taken. A child or woman was curled up in sleep or indifference against the cabin's wall. The plane's flight had started in Tokyo, and she or it had taken possession of the vacant seat. I was in a happy mood and let it be. After stowing away my hand luggage, I quietly sat down next to this rolled-up bundle. Close to midnight...