Sweet Deception

"Trust your instincts"

The sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm golden hue over the quaint town of Maplewood. It was a picturesque Saturday, the kind of day that seemed tailor-made for the annual bake sale held in the town square.The...

Clued In

"If you had money enough to buy a future, how much would you pay for Death?"

“Majordomo Thorton, I want to go over the final details for the party tonight”   “Oh flaming stars!” Ashima swore at the delay. “Now is not the time for you to be insolent. It isn’t that kind of party. This is an obedience protocols...

The Debt List – Part 1

"Risk and reward"

Kerry was a flashy woman. She was past her prime, perhaps in her early fifties, I’d guess. But she definitely still had it. She had a cute, slightly plump face framed by long, jet-black hair, big juicy lips, and dark...

Let Him Watch – Part 2

"Arthur is willing to pay Celia and Dwight for another show."

Though no one was around to overhear us, Arthur leaned toward me, bringing his lips to my ear. "I'd love to watch you and Dwight again, and I'm more than happy to pay for the privilege of doing so." He...

The Tailor

""A dangerous enforcer, a desperate tailor, and a debt that sparks a fiery encounter.""

The door chime echoed through the opulent tailor shop, its soft ring a stark contrast to the heavy footsteps that followed. Luca stepped inside, his imposing frame filling the entrance. He scanned the room with piercing blue eyes, taking in...