The Aesthetic Tax – Part 1
Story code: ST-001682 Part 1: The Payday Deduction The red “DECLINED” block on the card terminal flashed in time with the pulsing vein at Becca’s temple. The teenage cashier popped a bubble of pink gum and stared at the ceiling while Becca frantically refreshed her banking app. Today was payday. The direct deposit had cleared … Read more