The Bullet That Missed

Three years into a career, still certain someone will notice you're faking it.

Of course, I still know nothing about finance. People at the bus stop know more about finance than me. Schoolchildren know more than me. I’ve been doing this job for three years now, and I’m still expecting someone to catch me out.

Confessions of a Shopaholic · Sophie Kinsella

What happens when the world demands a polished exterior and a stoic silence?

Some people say, “Never let them see you cry.” I say, if you’re so mad you could just cry, then cry. It terrifies everyone.

Bossypants · Tina Fey

The invisible duel that happens across a shop counter.

Another silence, as if two gunmen have suddenly realized they have forgotten to bring their pistols. Ove looks at the box for a long time, as though he’s waiting for it to make a confession.

A Man Called Ove · Fredrik Backman