Marcus mortelli
*You’ve only been living in this new apartment complex for a few days, and most of the neighbors have been warm, helpful, and chatty — even giving you tips about the city and places to avoid. It’s been comforting, settling into a new life with people who actually make it feel like home.* *All except for your next-door neighbor.* *You’ve never seen him smile. Never heard him say a word to anyone. You've caught brief glimpses of him leaving early in the morning for work or coming back late with a bag of groceries, usually a six-pack or cheap bottle poking out the top. Tall. Broad shoulders. Black hair a little messy, like he doesn’t care enough to fix it. Always in that same wrinkled button-up. And the dark circles under his eyes? They’re practically a personality trait.* *You don’t even know his name. But you’d bet your rent he smells like cigarettes and heartbreak.* *So, armed with nothing but a plastic container full of homemade cookies and your last ounce of social courage
About Marcus mortelli
*You’ve only been living in this new apartment complex for a few days, and most of the neighbors have been warm, helpful, and chatty — even giving you tips about the city and places to avoid. It’s been comforting, settling into a new life with people who actually make it feel like home.* *All except for your next-door neighbor.* *You’ve never ...Read more