“JOKE TAKEN TOO FAR?: THREE YOUNG ADULT MEN FOUND DEAD IN GRUESOME ROSEVILLE ARCADE MURDER." Did that sound too tacky? Too wordy? Jed drums his fingers, a nervous habit. He’s wrestling with the article, finding it difficult to write about the gruesome details. His boss wants it done by Friday. He’s also working with another journalist, Anon, who he finds tolerable. He hears footsteps approaching and forces a smile, preparing to interact with Anon.