He greeted me with a familiar smile and a kiss on the lips in the airport lobby, reached for my bag and wheeled it out to his truck. My heart leapt at the sight of him. Butterflies scattered underneath my skin and danced in my stomach, and I thought, sitting…

Tangled limbs and rumpled sheets freeze me in place. “What-what is this?” The question breaks over the lump in my throat, weak and hoarse. Curses fly, frantic hands grasp at linens as I yank them from the bed. Two familiar, panic-stricken eyes meet mine. Guilt drives apologies, but…

Masked guests litter a dance floor as ancient steps whisk fabric across stone. Some prefer the company of gossip and libations; others hide in alcoves and rooms with locked doors. A few, myself included, come to play. Moonlight illuminates the halls, lights upon a distraction. Spiraled curls meet her bare…

When someone of importance commits an act of nefarious nature, the world of gossip erupts. The worse the act, the better the talk, and, for me? The better the pay. I fiddle with the settings on my camera. Newly manicured nails strum a nameless tune, reflect my impatience. “You sure…

I grew wings last night. Stark white and pristine, the pair sits heavy on my shoulders. Lightweight fabric wraps the curves of my body, shimmering under bright lights that frame a room void of color. Recollection of my arrival escapes my grasp. Just a dream, I tell myself. You’re…