Complex is an open ended fictional story by Scott Heinowski

Lexington, Michigan wasn’t much to look at, a small village, a couple of touristy shops to try and capitalize on its Lake Huron shoreline, but for Mark Davidson it was definitely lackluster. He had taken the transfer to work in Lexington in order to keep his job, but in all honesty he actually hated working for the energy company. Mark was young and had dreamed of moving to New York or Chicago after college, but the acceptable income of his current job and the fear of the unknown kept him from making any bold decisions.

Still, there was something about the place, the waterfront was refreshing. Mark felt anchored, if you will, whenever near the water. it was a fixed landmark, almost like the edge of the world. He had taken to waking down the lake shore until the Marina, taking in the great lake, then slowly meandering back up Huron Avenue.

The Studio Coffee House was right there between the Marina and Main street. Ava Friday aptly ran the place, and despite the fact that the summer season had been abysmal for tourism this year the coffee shop was in okay fiscal standing. But alas running this coffee house was not Ava’s dream either.