The Great Shift's Most Unexpected Retirement Plan
Karen's grandfather gave a little twirl and blew her a kiss, a cheerful gesture that made one thing perfectly clear: she was welcome to complain all she wanted, but there was absolutely nothing she could do about it. After all, nobody could control the Great Shift, the unexplained global phenomenon that had reshaped the age, gender, and very essence of half the world's population. It had happened without warning, without explanation, and certainly without an instruction manual. Until yesterday, life in their household had been defined by Karen's contempt. Arrogant and impatient, she was always grumbling about something, making sure everyone within earshot knew that "the useless old man was just taking up space in this house." His slow steps annoyed her. His constant presence irritated her. Even the smallest things seemed to demand more patience than she was willing to give. But the universe has a peculiar sense of humor, and the Great Shift had a way of turning ar...