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The Voyeur

May 8, 2015 11 Comments

The Voyeur by Rebecca Goldthorpe

By Rebecca Goldthorpe

He was the perfect buyer. He didn’t have children or want a garden. He even worked from home. So a hike to the nearest bus didn’t phase him either.

There had been little interest in her apartment. The agent said it was “dark”. His tone conveyed more. “Shame we can’t do something about that view too”, he had added.

So the vendor was delighted when the next viewer insisted it be taken off the market immediately.

To the man who moved in, the view was perfect!

The redhead was in her bedroom, his camera was focused and no one else knew.

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  1. Firdaus Parvez says

    May 8, 2015 at 9:17 am

    I love it! So well written. Good job Rebecca!

    Reply
    • skylarking4fun Rebecca says

      May 8, 2015 at 9:25 am

      Thanks so much for your enthusiasm Firdaus. I’m very pleased you felt it was a strong story.

      Reply
  2. Meg Merrilees II says

    May 8, 2015 at 10:02 am

    Very good twist. x

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    • skylarking4fun Rebecca says

      May 8, 2015 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks very much Meg. I’m pleased you enjoyed it. 🙂 x

      Reply
  3. Tricia De Jesus (@PhynneBelle) says

    May 8, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Oh, naughty! Who knows what lurks behind seemingly safe walls?

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    • skylarking4fun Rebecca says

      May 8, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      Indeed, Tricia! Thanks for commenting x

      Reply
  4. maureen mooney says

    May 8, 2015 at 11:47 am

    Loved it.!..keep up the good work 🙂

    Reply
    • skylarking4fun Rebecca says

      May 8, 2015 at 1:01 pm

      Praise indeed Maureen, coming from someone so much more experienced in fiction writing! Thank you very much. ????

      Reply
      • skylarking4fun Rebecca says

        May 8, 2015 at 1:02 pm

        .???? Should be a happy face!

        Reply
  5. Pattyann McCarthy says

    May 8, 2015 at 11:49 am

    Nice writing Rebecca! Love the ending.

    Reply
  6. skylarking4fun Rebecca says

    May 8, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    Many thanks Pattyann. So pleased you enjoyed it. 😀

    Reply

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