LIVING IN AMERICA TODAY

In this insane society there are two kinds of hustlers.

One kind are the multi-billionaire tech boys painting visual sci-fi pictures of futuristic craziness while scamming in every possible way to pump up their money bubble to further increase their enormous wealth.

The other is the traditional hustling-to-survive kind, still seen in parts of hectic cities like New York. Which is the kind portrayed in our slightly crazy new feature story, “Casanova Must Die,” by Dan Shapiro. A story which well captures the unique east coast city street vibe, and the fast-moving fast-talking characters who inhabit those towns. Especially fascinating is when one of the characters is a gorgeous woman.

Jump into the story. You’ll enjoy it.

The entire time not a single glimpse of the woman who stole his wallet, but plenty of women who reminded him of Madeline, something he hadn’t anticipated. Not so much facial resemblance, but the way they dressed. Cream-colored summer sun hats, with wide brims for extra protection. Long, flowy white short-sleeve sundresses that billowed in the breeze and swayed as they walked. Standard  tote bags hanging off their shoulders.