Joe Sykes said the nametag of the dapper old tour guide who’d enlightened us about Applebloom Historical Mansion’s antiquities.

His eyes twinkled toward lively satyrs carved on the headboard. “It’s said Mr. and Mrs. Applebloom enjoyed their respites here.”

Later I notice ballpoint ink on Grandma’s palm:

Joe Sykes
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Dee Maselle writes steamy romance.  She makes her home in infinite alternate universes.