Contents

Introduction

Reputation Management by Kathleen Alcott

Half of What Atlee Rouse Knows About Horses by Bret Anthony Johnston

The Hazel Twig and the Olive Tree by Richard Lambert

The Tenant by Victor Lodato

Every Little Thing by Celeste Ng

Mr Salary by Sally Rooney

The Sponsors

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