to Dr. Peterson's off

desk. The moment she saw me, a flicker of triumph flashed in her eyes befo

slapped two thick research papers down on h

snarled, his voic

ere nearly identical. My groundbreaking research on vascular regeneration

thief," Dr. Peterson said, h

diately, her voice trembling with manufactured

e door ope

n wal

ddressed Dr. Peterson directly,

. I've seen her data, her drafts." He paused, then finally let his cold eyes fall on me. "Dr.

had helped me with that research. He had read my draf

s giving

utal. My paper was disqualified. A formal reprimand for academic misconduct would b

ze. Later, the lock clicked. Dean came

You've been moping around all day. Let's go out.

perfect date. A walk in the park, ice cream, a movie. I was

nd, exclusive club. The kind of place

said, pushing me down onto a plush so

e room swung open. Three large, drunk men stumbled in, a leeri

leader slurred, his eyes roaming ov

my feet.

cking and scratching, but it was useless. They were t

oor was kicked