Chapter Six

“What is your company’s name?” I asked. I would have to look it up. Maybe they were hiring. “Are you still running it now that you’re living here?”

Before he could answer my question, our phones vibrated. We both glanced down at the same time to see the Monster GO app flashing on the screen.

“There’s a Buugybuug nearby,” he said. He put his hand on the small of my back to turn me in the right direction. “It’s not a rare monster, but you should catch it anyway. Anything you can do to get experience points will help get you leveled up.”

Talking with Jacob, I had forgotten we were playing a game. I lifted my phone, and so did at least five other strangers around us. With a swipe, I caught the little cartoon creature. The catch gave me a grand total of five monsters in my inventory.

“See, it’s easy,” Jacob said, holding up his phone. His inventory screen looked way fuller than mine did.

“I’m still shocked at how much of a worldwide craze it’s started. It’s insane.” As much as I fought it