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Ghost Love

July 11, 2017 8 Comments

By Michael Croban

He was the master of his craft. He used her body as a canvas, so he painted on her skin with violent strokes of lust.

She wanted a nuanced lover, a master of chiaroscuro. She wanted a Vermeer or a Rembrandt; instead, she ended up with the madness of Picasso, and to her own surprise, she loved it.

When she woke up, he was looking at her silently. “I have to go,” he whispered.

She nodded and gave him the money.

“Until the next time.” He smiled and left.

“Until…” she muttered to herself.

Love? Why did it feel like surrender?

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  1. Elise says

    July 11, 2017 at 4:01 am

    Wow, I wasn’t expecting this at all. Nicely written.

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  2. N.M:E says

    July 11, 2017 at 5:08 am

    Nicely written!

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  3. Bobby Warner says

    July 11, 2017 at 6:53 am

    Yes, this has a surprise ending–and is very well written. A real Winner! Good job, Michael.

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    • Michael Croban says

      July 11, 2017 at 11:04 am

      Thank you

      Reply
  4. glkamens says

    July 11, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    Good thing it wasn’t a Jackson Pollack!. jerry

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    • Michael Croban says

      July 12, 2017 at 4:11 am

      Hahah that’s true

      Reply
  5. Lesley Mace says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:06 am

    Fabulous writing, Michael!

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    • Michael Croban says

      July 19, 2017 at 12:13 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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