Book Writing

Welcome to the Thursday English Aperitivo! The perfect place to speak in English and meet some interesting people from all over the world. Everyone is welcome to come and join in some conversation whilst enjoying a drink and a bite to eat in a friendly, easy going atmosphere. Don't worry about your level of English, the most important thing is to have fun! My name is Diana and I'm from England I'll be there to help you with your English and make you feel at home. I have been an English teacher in Milan for many years. Just come to Pacino Cafe on Thursday and ask for Diana or the English Aperitivo. I can't wait to meet you! Drink and aperitivo 11 euro

**Un Viaggio di 3 Notti verso la Presenza, la Chiarezza e la Connessione Interiore.** Questo ritiro è un invito a rallentare, respirare e tornare a te stesso. Svolto in un ambiente tranquillo immerso nella natura vicio a Roma, questo ritiro di evoluzione interiore di 3 notti offre uno spazio sicuro e accogliente per l’esplorazione interiore, l’integrazione emotiva e una riconnessione significativa. È pensato per chi sente il bisogno di fermarsi, ascoltare dentro di sé e riallinearsi con ciò che conta davvero. Il nostro lavoro si basa sul Metodo di EVOLUZIONE INTERIORE — un processo gentile ma profondo che combina consapevolezza emotiva, pratiche incarnate, auto-indagine, presenza relazionale e integrazione guidata. Sono disponibili strumenti ancestrale opzionali, ma non sono mai al centro. Il cuore del ritiro è lo spazio che creiamo insieme, dove chiarezza e comprensione possono emergere in modo naturale. Invece di cercare risposte all’esterno, questo ritiro ti accompagna a riconnetterti con la tua intelligenza interiore, permettendo che comprensione, liberazione e direzione nascano da dentro. Questa esperienza è per chiunque si senta chiamato a uscire dal rumore della vita quotidiana e a immergersi in pochi giorni di semplicità, onestà e contatto autentico — con sé stesso, con gli altri e con la natura. **La prenotazione include:** • Alloggio e pensione completa, con opzione vegana o vegetariana. • La partecipazione ai laboratori di approfondimento con i nostri facilitatori, che servono anche come preparazione prima della sessione notturna. • Le integrazioni di gruppo del mattino per condividere l’esperienza o ampliare la comprensione di ciò che sta accadendo nel tuo processo. • Una sessione con strumenti ancestrali ogni notte di ritiro (se vuoi farne più di una durante il giorno di ritiro, si considera come una sessione aggiuntiva) con l’accompagnamento della nostra equipe di facilitatori. • Appoggio prima, durante e dopo il ritiro • Sessione integrativa online post ritiro. **Informazioni in breve:** Per info sull’evento per favore contattaci direttamente ai riferimenti qui sotto 🙏 * **Data dell’evento:** 26 - 29 marzo 2026 📞 **Contatti:** +39 327 540 8329 (WhatsApp)

Per il mese di Marzo accogliamo nuovamente un ospite speciale, a un anno esatto dall'ultimo intervento fatto per noi. Esponente di spicco del movimento Agile ed XP in italia, membro storico del gruppo di *eXtreme Programming Milano* : **Matteo Vaccari**. Portandoci *"Coding with AI: the last 3 month"* ci racconta le novità che ha esplorato e sperimentato negli ultimi mesi sul coding con l'AI. \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **Abstract** La programmazione assistita dall'IA si sta evolvendo rapidamente. Negli ultimi mesi sono emerse due tendenze: lo spec-driven development, ovvero la stesura di piani dettagliati prima della implementazione, e l'harness engineering, ovvero l'utilizzo di test, linter e controlli automatizzati per mantenere l'IA sulla strada giusta. Parlerò di questi trend e della nostra esperienza recente applicandoli a una codebase reale dove vogliamo (a) non scrivere mai codice a mano e (b) ottenere codice di alta qualità **Bio** Extreme programmer, Thoughtworker, trainer, coach and software developer. Deeply interested in what makes teams and companies successful beyond expectations! Any opinion expressed are my own. \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **Dove ci troviamo?** Anche questo mese siamo ospiti di [Thoughtworks Italia](https://www.thoughtworks.com/it-it/about-us/Chi-Siamo-Thoughtworks) nella sua sede milanese in Via Filippo Turati, 30: * 18:45 Ritrovo e networking * 19:15 Inizio attività * 21:00 Saluti e birra/cena vicino alla location per chi vuole rimanere

Join us for a meetup on Thursday, Mar 26th from 6:00pm in Milan hosted by AWS and supported by ClickHouse! 📍**Venue:** Amazon Italy Viale Monte Grappa, 3/5, 20124 Milano MI, Italy **​NOTE:** registration will be split across this page and ClickHouse's - you do not have to register to both, thank you! **PLEASE REGISTER WITH YOUR DETAILS FOR SECURITY PURPOSES.** * ​Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID with you to the event for entry. ​**Data Notice:** *By registering for this event, you acknowledge that your registration details will be shared with AWS for security and access-control purposes related to entry to the AWS office, in accordance with applicable data protection and GDPR regulations.* 🗓 **Agenda:** * 6:00pm: Welcome, Food & Drinks, Networking * 6:30pm - 7:00pm: **My Favourite Features - A ClickHouse Overview** \- Tyler Hannan\, Sr\. Director \- Developer Advocacy\, ClickHouse * 7:00pm - 7:30pm: **Streaming + AI = The Perfect Match-** Samuele Dell'Angelo, Senior Solutions Engineer, Confluent * 7:30pm - 8:00pm: **Compute Smarter: A Practical Guide to EC2 Performance & Cost Optimization** \- Gianluca Vegetti\, Enterprise Architect\, AWS & Nati Cohen\, Solutions Architect\, AWS * 8:00pm: Additional Q&A, Networking 💡 **First Session: My Favourite Features - A ClickHouse Overview** by Tyler Hannan, Sr. Director - Developer Advocacy, ClickHouse **Bio:** Tyler Hannan is an experienced technologist with a passion for human interaction. With a career that has spanned the private and public sectors, large enterprises, consulting, and startups of varying success, he has maintained a focus on data persistence and analysis. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, called on to provide commentary about market trends impacting the design and deployment of database solutions and distributed systems. 💡 **Second Session:** **Streaming + AI = The Perfect Match** Samuele Dell'Angelo, Senior Solutions Engineer, Confluent will explore how real-time data streams unlock AI models that are more accurate, contextual, and actionable. It shows why combining event-driven architectures with modern AI turns every interaction into an opportunity for instant insight and automation. Attendees will leave with practical patterns and examples to start unifying their streaming and AI strategies today. **Bio:** Samuele is a Senior Solutions Engineer specializing in enterprise transformation through real-time, event-driven architectures. He helps organizations migrate from batch-based and legacy systems to modern streaming platforms using Confluent and Apache Kafka. His focus is on Data in Motion, designing scalable solutions that enable real-time intelligence and customer experiences. He has deep expertise in cloud-native platforms, ecosystem integrations, and legacy modernization. 💡 **Third Session: Compute Smarter: A Practical Guide to EC2 Performance & Cost Optimization** Gianluca Vegetti, Enterprise Architect, AWS & Nati Cohen, Solutions Architect, AWS will offer a hands-on guide to optimizing Amazon EC2 for both performance and cost. Using real customer and partner examples, we'll explore how to choose the right processor (Graviton, AMD, or Intel) based on workload needs, and how small architectural decisions can unlock significant efficiency gains.You'll learn: * How to select the right EC2 processor for common workloads using simple, repeatable decision criteria * Proven optimization patterns that deliver 20-80% improvements in price-performance * A practical benchmarking and migration approach to validate changes with low risk You'll leave with concrete strategies, decision frameworks, and implementation tips you can immediately apply to help customers run EC2 workloads more efficiently, without overengineering or guesswork. **Bios:** **Nati** is a Solutions Architect with AWS. He delights in helping customers simplify complex systems, teaching them about the inner workings of cloud services and debugging annoying technical oddities. When he is not at his computer he is soldering electronic kits, tinkering with smaller computers, and drumming on a Taiko. **Gianluca** is an Enterprise Architect at AWS, where he partners with AWS strategic partners to design and optimize cloud solutions that maximize their business outcomes. With deep expertise spanning cloud computing, networking, and telecommunications, he brings a comprehensive technical perspective to complex architectural challenges. When he's not architecting cloud solutions, you'll likely find him curating photos from his latest adventure, planning the next family expedition, or plotting how to crush a party of adventurers in the next D&D session he's running as a Dungeon Master. \*\*\* If you are interested in hosting or speaking at a meetup, please email community@confluent.io

🍻 **Join Us for Tech Startups in the Pub - Milan Edition!** 🍻 Hey there! 🌟 We'd love for you to join us for our next edition of *Tech Startups in the Pub,* this time in Milan, Italy! The event is scheduled for **6:30 PM local Italian time**. The platform does not allow us to change the time zone, so we can only create events with the GMT time, thus you will see the invitation for 7:30 PM, but you definitely want to come earlier. It's a relaxed evening at The O'Connell Irish Pub, and run by Volodymyr. We have been running for 3.5 years in London and we are excited to now run our monthly events in Milan as well, welcoming new folks to the community. Whether you're a tech founder, an enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the tech scene, you'll fit right in. This isn't about panels or pitching, just good old-fashioned networking with like-minded people over a drink on a Thursday evening. Important information about the location and time. **It is in the ZTL zone**, so please do not come by car. Please use public transport or walk. **House Rules:** * Find Volodymyr to introduce yourself so we can welcome you properly. The pub knows we are coming, so you should be able to find us easily. * No hard selling or heavy pitching. This is a chill, friendly after-work get-together. * Not drinking? No worries! You're more than welcome to come hang out and enjoy the conversation. Mark your calendar and come down for some fun tech talk. See you there!

**PELLEDOCA 🪿🪿🪿🪿** **GIOVEDI 26 marzo** **GRAN BUFFET 15€ con drink** **Antipasti, primi, secondi e frutta** **Start BUFFET 20:30 fino alle 22:30.** **Tavolo tutta sera a nostra disposizione** **Presentati all’ingresso in LISTA ELIO e sarai con bella gente da conoscere 😍per poi fare un brindisi tutti insieme** **Start MUSICA dalle ore 22:30 entrata 10€ con drink** **Quindi cosa aspetti? PRENOTA il tuo aperitivo o il tuo tavolo a tuo nome.** **SERATA PERFETTA PER NUOVE AMICIZIE** **Se vuoi puoi prenotare la CENA con amici o con la tua azienda 30€ (bevande escluse)** **Guardaroba obbligatorio 1€** **Milano viale Forlanini 121** **Parcheggio 3€** **Come arrivare? Clicca il link qui sotto ⬇️** **https://maps.app.goo.gl/xkzKhvMvMhHn2DN7A?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy** **Se non hai l’auto scaricati, WAYLA e registrati. Un trasporto economico milanese per tutta la notte.** **https://apps.apple.com/it/app/wayla/id6479307130**

**How to Join?** Add your name on Meetup. [Message me on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/393500966059?text=Hi%20Ozzy%2C%20I%E2%80%99d%20like%20to%20join%20the%20Thursday%20yoga%20class%20and%20receive%20the%20payment%20details%2C%20please.) to receive payment details: Your spot is confirmed once payment is completed. **Thursday Studio Class** * **Time:** 19:30 – 20:30 * **Level:** All Levels-Beginner-Friendly (International, English) Everyone is welcome whether you’re new to yoga or already experienced. We’ll move through a Hatha yoga flow. Come connect with your breath, body, and community. **Location:** Via Melzi d’Eril , Milan **What to Bring** * Your own yoga mat *(limited studio mats available on request)* * Comfortable clothes and water *** **Booking & Cancellations** * **Spots are limited**, so please book early on Meetup. * Reservations **without payment** will **not be considered**, due to the limited number of spots. * If you **need to cancel**, do so on Meetup at least **6 hours before class**. Otherwise, your booking will be counted as used. *** **Safety & Notes** * Your safety and well-being are very important. By attending, you acknowledge that yoga involves physical activity and accept responsibility for your own practice. * ❗ *This class is not suitable for pregnant women.* * If you have health concerns, please check with a doctor before joining. *** **About Me** I’m Ozzy, a certified yoga instructor specializing in **Hatha Yoga**. Learn more about me: [https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano](https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano)

Il BookClub **The Reading Riot** si ritrova per parlare di *Intermezzo* di Sally Rooney, una delle voci più interessanti e riconoscibili della narrativa contemporanea. Il romanzo segue le vite di due fratelli molto diversi tra loro che, dopo la morte del padre, si trovano ad affrontare relazioni complesse, desideri contrastanti e nuove responsabilità. Tra silenzi, incomprensioni e momenti di profonda vulnerabilità, i personaggi cercano il proprio equilibrio emotivo mentre navigano il difficile spazio tra ciò che proviamo e ciò che riusciamo davvero a dire agli altri. Un romanzo intimo, lucido e profondamente umano che esplora amore, perdita, senso di colpa e bisogno di connessione, e che ci invita a riflettere su quanto le nostre relazioni possano definirci, cambiarci o metterci in discussione. Durante l’incontro discuteremo insieme i temi principali del libro, partendo dalle impressioni personali di chi partecipa. Il BookClub è uno spazio informale e aperto: una conversazione tra lettori curiosi, dove ogni punto di vista è benvenuto. *** **Quando e dove** Venerdì **27 marzo** Ore **19:00** Presso La Petite Société (IG: @la_petite_societe ) Il costo di partecipazione è **10€** e include **aperitivo**. *** **Posti limitati** Per mantenere il gruppo piccolo e favorire uno scambio autentico tra i partecipanti, i posti sono limitati. Una volta raggiunto il limite, verrà attivata una lista d’attesa. *** ⏳ **Importante** Se dopo l’iscrizione non riesci più a partecipare, ti chiediamo di cancellare la prenotazione entro il giorno prima, così da lasciare spazio a chi è in attesa. *** Porta il libro, la tua curiosità e le tue impressioni: non vediamo l’ora di discuterne insieme 📚✨ Contatti IG: **@thereadingriot_**

Large language models are impressive out of the box — but they hallucinate, they're generic, and they need the cloud. What if you could take a small open-source model and turn it into a domain expert that runs on your own hardware? That's exactly what we're doing in this hands-on workshop. **[Luca Massaron](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmassaron/)** — data scientist, bestselling AI author, 3x Kaggle Grandmaster, and Google Developer Expert — will walk you through a complete fine-tuning pipeline from scratch: evaluate a base model, generate synthetic training data, fine-tune with QLoRA, and measure the improvement. All on consumer-grade hardware. By the end of the session, you'll have a repeatable playbook for making small models punch way above their weight in any domain you care about. **What you'll work through:** Baseline evaluation of a pre-trained model → Synthetic dataset generation from real sources → Supervised fine-tuning with QLoRA (parameter-efficient, memory-friendly) → Post-training evaluation to measure the knowledge gain → **Bonus:** fine-tuning for classification tasks (sentiment analysis) **What to bring:** **Your laptop**. The workshop runs on Google Colab (free T4 GPU tier), so no fancy hardware required — just a browser and a Google account. If you have a machine with an NVIDIA GPU (16GB+ VRAM) or an Apple Silicon Mac (16GB+ unified memory), you can run everything locally too. **This event is part of Road to HACK — the official warm-up series for [GDG AI HACK 2026](https://gdgaihack.com/).** On May 8–10, 160 selected participants will compete in a 24-hour AI hackathon in Milan, with tracks spanning on-device AI, vision AI, and EdTech. Fine-tuning is one of the most directly applicable skills you can bring to the hack. Applications for GDG AI HACK 2026 are open **until April 17 →** [gdgaihack.com](https://gdgaihack.com/)

Hi my friends, welcome to "Don't Be Shy!", your favourite international aperitivo 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸🇯🇵🇵🇹. We meet every Friday (Pacino café) from 19:30 so don't worry if you arrive a bit later, we will be there until late. During the evening you will have the opportunity to meet nice people 😉 and speak several languages 😊. Two simple rules to folllow: bring your smile and DON'T BE SHY! 🔴 Photos and videos of the event will be posted on Instagram ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://instagram.com/dontbeshy_milano?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 🔴 Apertivo/first drink 11€ The bar will serve food until 21:30 🔴 Ask for me (Armando) when you arrive. 🔴 You can write me on WhatsApp 3755246023 if needed. what's app group (communication & updates only) >>> https://chat.whatsapp.com/BSMO1uygZxhHWMrVhCJzlr I cannot wait to meet you all ✌🏿, Armando

Golden Hour Aperitivo - C’è quel momento della giornata in cui la luce diventa perfetta, l’aria più leggera e tutto sembra rallentare un po’. È lì che ci troviamo. Vi proponiamo un evento pre-serale, un aperitivo tra chiacchiere, musica in sottofondo e calici per tutti mentre il sole scende. È il modo giusto per iniziare la serata, senza fretta: un pre-serata rilassato, prima di uscire, o restare per chi ha piacere. Da bere ci sarà spritz libero per tutti o in alternativa prosecco 🧡, mentre da mangiare ci saranno snack per accompagnare il drink senza appesantire, così chi si è già organizzato per la cena o per una serata nei locali potrà comunque unire i due eventi. Attenzione: non ci sarà quindi il solito buffet che avete sempre trovato nelle serate precedenti!!🥂 Alcune informazioni: - Se non ci saranno abbastanza partecipanti, l’evento verrà riprogrammato in una data successiva. - Se l’evento raggiunge il numero massimo di partecipanti, non sarà purtroppo possibile accettare nuove richieste di partecipazione. - Se avete allergie o intolleranze, come sempre fatelo presente. - Se l'evento venisse annullato, avrete il rimborso dell'intero importo. - l'indirizzo preciso sarà comunicato ai partecipanti il giorno dell'evento: zona MM1 (linea rossa) Milano ovest Vi aspetto! Golden Hour Aperitivo – There’s that moment of the day when the light becomes perfect, the air feels lighter, and everything seems to slow down a bit. That’s where you’ll find us. We’re hosting a pre-evening event: an aperitivo with chats, background music, and glasses for everyone as the sun goes down. It’s the perfect way to start the evening, unhurried: a relaxed pre-night gathering before heading out, or staying longer if you feel like it. To drink, there will be unlimited spritz for everyone or, alternatively, prosecco 🧡. As for food, there will be light snacks to accompany your drink without weighing you down, so those who already have dinner plans or a night out can easily combine both. Please note: there will not be the usual buffet you may have found at previous events!! 🥂 Some information: If there are not enough participants, the event will be rescheduled to a later date. If the event reaches maximum capacity, unfortunately we won’t be able to accept additional requests. If you have allergies or intolerances, please let us know as usual. If the event is canceled, you will receive a full refund of the amount paid. The exact address will be communicated to participants on the day of the event. Area Metro 1 (red line) West Milan Looking forward to seeing you!

Picture this: a cozy picnic in the heart of Parco Sempione, surrounded by nature, a glass of wine in hand, and a paintbrush ready to bring your creativity to life! Get comfy on soft blankets and cushions as you enjoy a fun and relaxed painting session, perfect for unwinding, making new friends, and creating something beautiful—no experience needed! Our friendly instructors will guide you step by step, making sure everyone has a fabulous time. By the end of the session, you’ll take home your very own masterpiece and a heart full of happy memories! **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Create a plate and decorate it with fishes and wave using the slab technic in clay . Colour with engobe . **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

The GYROTONIC® (with equipment) and GYROKINESIS® (without equipment) methods were developed in the 1970s by Juliu Horvath, a professional Hungarian dancer who, after multiple injuries, sought a new approach to rehabilitation. This led him to create GYROTONIC®, an extraordinary discipline that combines elements of dance, yoga, swimming, and tai chi. In the GYROTONIC® method, exercise sequences consist of rhythmic, circular movements that flow seamlessly from one to the next, allowing the joints to move freely and naturally, without compression. GYROTONIC® is a unique and original method that stimulates the nervous system, tones the muscles, and improves balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength. The practice of GYROTONIC® is suitable for everyone, including those recovering from injuries who are looking for a new approach to rehabilitation. Each person can naturally adapt the exercises to their own physical condition and needs, so age or fitness level do not matter. The only goal is to regain agility and mobility, helping your body feel healthier and more balanced than ever. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

This Month's Book: *On A Sunbeam* by Tillie Walden Join us for discussion at the Granville Public Library from 6 to 7pm. Follow us on Instagram: @granvillepridebookclub

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

**Our April novel is: *The Hong Kong Widow* by Kristen Loesch** **This month’s novel blends gothic atmosphere with historical fiction and chilling horror, set against the haunting backdrop of China. The book is 368 pages in print and 10 hours and 42 minutes on audiobook.** In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei is a young refugee of the Chinese Communist revolution struggling to put her past in Shanghai behind her. When she receives a shocking invitation—to take part in a competition in one of the city's most notorious haunted houses, pitting six spirit mediums against one another in a series of six séances over six nights, until a single winner emerges—she has every reason to refuse. Except that the hostess, a former Shanghainese silent film star, is none other than the wife of the man who once destroyed Mei’s entire life. It is promised the winner will receive a fortune, but there is only one prize Mei wants: revenge. Decades later, the final night of that competition has become an infamous urban legend: The police were called to the scene of a brutal massacre but found no evidence, dismissing it as a collective hallucination. Mei knows what she saw, but now someone else is convinced they know what she did. She must uncover the truth about the last night she ever spent in that house—even if the ghosts of her past are waiting for her there. . . .

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**