Bodemloze fritters

Corbin sighed into a textbook on abnormal psychology, sipping and savoring the sweet

caramel macchiato that was fueling him to stay awake.

Beside the plastic to-go cup was the half-eaten remains of an apple fritter and a crumpled

napkin with flecks of crumbs from a double chocolate donut.

Since starting on his PhD, Corbin found himself with less energy and less time for anything