Gemotions

The critic had called Chef Anya's soufflés "heavy, leaden monstrosities." Anya's hands trembled as she read the digital copy. She usually loved this part of her job.

She pulled up the restaurant's online reservation system. Scanning the names. She found the critic's.

That night, the soufflés were prepared with meticulous care, but Anya made a silent modification to the critic's order. She had the server bring them out with two little ramekins of something special.

She stood back, hidden in the kitchen, and waited.