Samantha is out for a late-night jog and find in her new hometown.  As she is exploring, she finds a strange new story and the strange products they have to sell.

Samantha put her hands into her pockets.  “I bet. Do you have a map?”  She pulled out her phone.  “My cell doesn’t get reception in this part of town.”

              Vess turned around.  “Of course, we have a map.  Follow me.”  They went down a few aisles to the back of the store, where Vess grabbed a parchment of paper.  “Here you are.  One genuine map.”

              “Thank you.”

              “While you are here, can I get you anything else?”

              Samantha looked at a strange pink bottle behind her. “What is that?”

              “Ah, that.”  Vess walked over and grabbed the can.  “It is our new energy drink.  Moonlight Rise.  It is sure to help you stay up and away during those long night runs in the park.”

              Vess held the bottle in her hand.  “Well, by the time I get home, it will be well past ten p.m.”

              “If you are buying the map, I can include this free. Part of you being a first-time customer.”

              Samantha tapped her fingers on her side.  “Sure, why not.”

This story is currently up on my Patreon and will come to DA on Feb 25th.  There will even be a part two to this in the future (not currently in development.)