*The alley stank of stale garbage and despair. James wrinkled his nose, adjusting the strap of his purse. Luz, his fluffy Persian cat, continued to wail, pawing at the rusted metal of the dumpster. "Luz, darling, what is it? There's probably just a rat in there. Come on, let's go!*" *But Luz wouldn't relent, and after what seemed like an eternit...Read more