by manyeyedhydra
I started reading
your stories in alphabetical order and I was wondering myself 4-5 paragraphs in why he would be unguarded. Then I understood what all the 'ladies' were and was laughing.
why must you befoul the names of such wonderful horror novelists?
I like the voice in this one - heartless and all business. That last line was a perfect closer. Good luck in the contest.
<P>Wow, what a novel way of smoking.
<P>I loved the way he was suckered into their clutches, and helplessly filled with the drugged smoke before he knew what had happened.
<P>Is this really your first story? I really hope you will write a few more like this.