Mixed Signals
Same words, different readings
Every message so far, with Porcupine’s readings. Each story appears a week or so after its message, once the time to play it is over.
Your loss, more candy for me 🎃
From Kit, a friend, after you said you’d skip their Halloween party No. 30Sure.
From Elliot, your sister-in-law, after you said you’d skip her birthday dinner No. 29I’m going to head out. Let’s talk about something else next time.
From Shay, a friend, in the middle of a heated text conversation about politics No. 28🙄
From Jules, your brother, after you reminded him again about the money he owes you No. 27Gonna be quiet in here for a bit, need a few days off my phone. Nothing’s wrong, promise!
From Sasha, a friend, in your group chat No. 26All good, thanks.
From Rowan, on your rec soccer team, after you offered to plan the end-of-season party No. 25Hey, call me when you get a chance. It’s about the car, nothing urgent.
From your dad, the morning after you borrowed his car No. 24This again… I thought we said we’d wait until after the holidays to talk about it.
From Remy, your partner, after you brought up moving in together again No. 23I’m fine.
From Jesse, your partner, after an argument at dinner No. 22I’ll pass this time, have fun!
From Devon, a friend, after you invited them to trivia night No. 21omg STOP
From Ari, a friend, after you sent five messages in a row about your crush No. 20Well. Okay then.
From your mom, after you told her you quit your job No. 19Let’s just drop it.
From your dad, after you disagreed by text about holiday plans No. 18🙂
From Dana, your manager, after you asked for Friday off No. 17Can we talk on the phone later today?
From Marley, your manager, after a tense team meeting No. 16Let me sleep on it.
From Reese, your sister, two days after you suggested a family trip next summer No. 15haha sure, why not
From Drew, a coworker, after you asked them to cover your Friday shift No. 14I just need some time to think.
From Avery, your partner, after an argument about money No. 13That’s fine. We’ll manage.
From your mom, after you said you can’t make it home for Thanksgiving No. 12lol
From Taylor, a friend, two hours after you sent a long message about your rough week No. 11Your call I guess.
From Quinn, your roommate, after you asked if your partner could stay with you for a week No. 10Wow. Okay.
From Morgan, a coworker, after you shared the new schedule in the team chat No. 9are we good?
From Robin, a friend, the day after you canceled dinner at the last minute No. 8Fine. Go. Have fun.
From Jamie, your partner, after you said you’d go to a friend’s birthday party without them No. 7Fine. Whatever you think is best.
From Riley, your sister, after you asked where to hold Mom’s birthday dinner No. 6Can you call me when you get a sec?
From Casey, a friend, at 9:40 on a weeknight No. 5Noted.
From Pat, your manager, after you said in a meeting that the deadline wasn’t realistic No. 4I guess I’ll just do it myself then.
From Alex, your partner, after you said you’d do the dishes in the morning No. 3👍
From Chris, your brother, after you sent photos of your new apartment No. 2We need to talk tonight.
From Jordan, your roommate, out of the blue No. 1k. if that’s what you want
From Sam, your partner, after you said you’d rather stay in on SaturdayGot a real text that could mean more than one thing?
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Every message and story in Mixed Signals is made up.