Pauley let the smallest of smiles break the tension. Millicent’s attempt to make her feel better was enough to snap her out of her pity party. “Even if your Love Potion worked as well as you said it would, we’ll still have a little time.” Pauley picked up the cloth napkin from the table, and … Continue reading Dead Money: Return to the scene

“Baby sitter? What the hell are you talking about?” Pauley wanted to punch Millicent in the face with her cup. “I just screwed up big time, I can be identified at a hit, and you want to talk about who wiped your butt as a kid?” Millicent let Pauley rant, this wasn’t going to be … Continue reading Dead Money: Lies people tell

Today, we pick back up with the next chapters in "Dead Money," a summer series written with author extraordinaire, Lance, bouncer at My Blog Can Beat Up Your Blog. Before reading this installment, first check out Criminal. Learning her lesson, Pauley read Millicent's text the first time her phone hummed. Keeping Niles in her periphery … Continue reading Dead Money: Big blind

Arriving 30 minutes early, Butch wasn’t surprised to see Gail already sitting in a booth at the back of the diner. The last 14 years had been kind to her, she was as beautiful as ever. Only her eyes gave away the sadness that filled those years. Butch slid into the seat across from his … Continue reading Gail: a life disrupted

Pauley was surprised how easily the doorman was charmed. A little touch on the arm, a bit of flattery, a peek of cleavage, and she was escorted in. She'd never admit it to Millicent, but her lessons in seduction worked exceptionally well. Pauley threaded through the crowd to the front bar - a long, polished … Continue reading Dead Money: All in