Bad Machinery by John Allison for October 18, 2022

You have no idea who you’re messing with here, Colin.

Lottie reminds me of Serena Butler in the DC Smith/Kings Lake investigation series.

Way to build that warm bond, Colin!

Jus’ trying to be responsible step-dad

Now you’ve done it, Colin, you’ve uncorked the full wrath of The Lottie.

And you’ve also made her “sweet egg” shirt become more ironic in meaning.

I wonder if the bland colourless Colin will turn out to be more sinister than he appears?

Colin has a point. There’s someone out there in the dark who throws young people into trees. He would be able to toss Lottie onto the very top branch, probably.

The day is hardly safer using that logic.

Way for make your girlfriend’s daughter hate you. But at least Colin seems confident now.