It'll Be Fun, They Said

It'll Be Fun, They Said

Sorry I'm Late – I chased a man out of the bookshop and down the road

and I'd do it for you, too

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Jess Pan
Dec 03, 2025
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A man in a long black coat walked into the bookshop and asked to order a book called “Kill Your Darlings.” I took down his personal details – his name was William– so we could contact him when the book arrived. He wanted it soon, before he was due to travel. “No problem,” I said and he walked out the door.

Ten seconds later, I stupidly realized there we…

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