The pick this week is "Dirty Work"
"At nine years old Emmie hated her life.
She could smell her mother’s perfume and knew why she was
wearing it. She also knew it would be another night of watching her five year
old brother. Which bar would it be this time and which man?
Emmie followed her once, to see where she worked. At first, her
mother’s job seemed exciting. Drinks and cigarettes and men being attentive. Much too attentive. Horrible men were touching her, kissing her... still, she smiled. But
her smile lied as much as her tongue. She was not a hostess. She was a whore."
What a powerful story. I want to know more!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dawn, but I only have 100 words. As with all these challenges, my characters have only a brief story cycle. Thanks so much for stopping by.
DeleteA well written and very sad story. Even though I sensed what was coming, the last line still packed a punch. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you, and yeah coming from a nine year old, it's a little hard to hear. Glad you stopped by.
DeleteSuch a way to grow up, and far too fast. Hopefully mama keeps the men away from the daughter. Well told.
ReplyDeleteunfortunately it happens too often. thanks Renee.
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