Squeak Cake
Ruby Roth hasn’t always had the most manageable life, but it was hers. She has dealt with many obstacles that have triggered her to question her existence in this world, leaving her feeling self-conscious and hesitant in every decision. Before meeting Oliver, her best friend, Ruby was accustomed to seeing and hearing things others did not, including dealing with multiple otherworldly visitors. To most, Ruby seemed rather ordinary, and she felt it. Her routine never faltered. She woke up, arrived at her elementary school, taught her students well, and went home. Most didn’t know she’d yearned for the evenings when she would see her most cherished Asher each day.
No one knew of Asher because Ruby could not tell them. She knew there was no way she could explain his existence, and she was okay with that. She was waking up, teaching, and seeing her Asher. She had come to terms with this lifestyle. Until one day, the day Asher disappeared. She went to extreme lengths to find him, losing her