The Coffee Cheeto Contract

My name is Carrie, and while the world sees a prolific author, I know the truth: I don't write these stories alone. At my side is Coffee, a whirlwind of a Chiweenie who is my constant companion, my emotional anchor, and my most trusted collaborator.

Our best ideas don't happen at a desk; they happen at ten o'clock at night, tucked into bed, sharing a fun-size bag of Cheetos. In those quiet moments, Coffee isn't just a pet-she's a voice of encouragement, a source of endless laughs, and a tiny...