Coffee, Commas, Curses, & Cravings

Coffee, Commas, Curses, & Cravings

Chapter 49: Wren Gets the Jitters

Wren attempts a casual walk to the hospital, with a complimentary side of hypervigilance.

Mar 04, 2026
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Previously on The Signal…

Wren finds out that her little “nap” wasn’t so little after all.

Read Chapter 48: Wren Loses her Grip

This Week…

You are Faith of the Risen.

Wren kept her stride fast despite the stiffness in her back and legs. She held her right arm close, hand elevated, and used her left to pull the hood down over her face when anyone got too close. The bag against her hip was conspicuously light.

Your partner died suddenly. They didn’t give you time to say goodbye.

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