แปด. Our Selfish War Part 1

Oh, the happiness of the catch—the spattering of blood over the palm of my hand, thought Danny. He stepped outside into a swollen night heat. Where the mosquitoes bounced off the balcony neons.

Manila Philippines Jeepney from historical travel memoir Rubies and Rucksacks

Lima. Life in Paradise Part 3

The policeman was hauling her up when I ran at him. I ducked at him full force, felt his soft belly against my head, the heavy cloth of his jacket, and the weight of his body as he fell against the wall.