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Hiding in Plain Sight

February 20, 2017 8 Comments

Hiding in Plain Sight

By Lesley Mace

Tyler watched the women at his bar. Especially the older ones, who would often speak to him as he fixed their drinks, laughing and flirting a little.

A hotel bar wasn’t the place for regulars and he never got to know anyone well.

Weren’t most women the same though? Under their clothing? In their private, secret places. The thought excited him. Always.

He saw red and pink lipsticked mouths sipping, tongues sliding against glass, throats working, as the women drank.

He dreamed about ring-decorated, well-manicured hands, and how diamonds would glitter as the fingers moved against skin—his skin.

He waited.

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Comments

  1. Denise says

    February 20, 2017 at 11:48 am

    Such strength in your words. Marvellous and chilling.

    Reply
    • Lesley Mace says

      June 7, 2022 at 5:03 am

      Thank you, Denise. Sorry for loooong reply but only just discovered comments for this story. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Larry says

    February 20, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    It has the feel of a compelling first chapter in murder mystery novel. Loved it.

    Reply
    • Gena says

      February 24, 2017 at 7:55 pm

      Exactly!

      Reply
    • Lesley Mace says

      June 7, 2022 at 5:04 am

      Thank you, Larry,

      Sorry for loooong wait for reply but only just discovered comments for this story. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Gena says

    February 24, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    Amazes me that in just a few words, a strong character appears, and s great read happens!

    Reply
    • Lesley Mace says

      June 7, 2022 at 5:04 am

      Thank you, Gena,

      Sorry for loooong wait for reply but only just discovered comments for this story. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lesley Mace says

    June 7, 2022 at 5:05 am

    Thank you, Gena,

    Sorry for loooong wait for reply but only just discovered comments for this story. ?

    Reply

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