FICTION

Tales of Hollywood 14: From Whore to Store

1984

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Fleur woke up but didn’t open her eyes.

She played a game with herself. Guess where I am and with whom and I win. Win what? There was no prize, but maybe a little more self-esteem than she’d possess if she had lost.

Fleur had been running out of money. The residuals were good, but her expenses…