“She closed the distance between them and gave him a tentative hug. He was liberally cologned, with a scent that incited bewildering memories. She circled him, not knowing why. She had only met him a few weeks back, yet tonight, something about him triggered old memories, of a time, a person. Maybe not. What she did know, he lacked that special ingredient that moved her. Dull as ditch water. He was sufficiently polite, but that was about all she could say. –Michael Benzehabe, from the novel Unassimilated” NovelNew AdultBenzehabeUnassimilatedClaremontBad Date Author:Michael Benzehabe
“Rong Kang needed a college town that still embraced yesteryear, a place largely unknown to outsiders, a base where he could conspire at white linen tables, unnoticed. Claremont Village fit the bill.” UndercoverBenzehabeUnassimilatedHackerYesteryearClaremontCyber WarCollege TownRong Author:Michael Benzehabe
“The dean put a finger to his chin as he studied this great and troubling mystery. The applicant’s response reeked of insincerity, like, “Have a nice day!” with all the friendly burned off. “Okay, Mr. Darlington. I’ll just be a minute.” MysteryFriendlyInterviewInsincerityBenzehabeUnassimilatedClaremontFrank Darlington Author:Michael Benzehabe
“Zoe returned by rail to Claremont Village. After the train pulled away, she stood alone, beneath a security camera affixed to a lamppost. She looked up, and its lifeless eye looked straight back. In some uncontrollable fancy she turned and curtseyed, imagining someone wonderful on the other side of the lens would be captivated by her new American dress.” ImmigrationRailDressCaptivatedCyber SecurityImmigrantBenzehabeUnassimilatedAmtrakClaremontWestern Fashion Author:Michael Benzehabe