I checked out the lanky girl with the pink-glossed lips to see if she wore anything that could help me tie Stenger’s arms to the wheelchair to prevent him from removing the gag I wanted to apply to him to be absolutely sure he couldn’t notify his security. Confident or not, I thought it best not ...
Taking a deep breath, I sidled up to the two men who were seated together closest to the entrance and farthest away from the corner table where all the politicians now sat. I was hoping to be able to complete my mission without drawing any attention from them. Having almost two glasses of wine in...
Ian picked it up, sitting down on at the edge of the bed and began to read it. I sat down beside him, peering over his shoulder. “What does it say?” I asked. He held it up so I could see for myself. DO NOT RETURN TO THIS HOUSE. IT BELONGS TO ME NOW. IF YOU DO, YOU WILL END UP LIKE YOUR TWO FRIEND...
Well, my buddy and I, to be fair. We’d like you to get us ten million bucks and in exchange for that we’ll be handing over the twenty hostages we have here at a fitness club in Malibu. If you don’t do as I say, my buddy and I will shoot them all. Got it?” Tim listened to what the mayor was saying...
Letting her occupy my mind any further was a bad idea, only serving to make me depressed. I didn’t have time to be depressed. I needed to focus my energy on getting ahead in my acting career. So I spent my free time the next couple of days preparing a mailing of my headshot and resume to agents a...
Opening my eyes, I looked around frantically, wondering where the hell I was. I didn’t recognize the bedroom with its sophisticated white armoire in a corner, strange painting on the wall, and tall French windows covered by light curtains so long they nearly kissed the hardwood floor beneath. I h...