Booked (Fifty Word Short Story)
The same worn, faded face looked back at her from the mirror. Drawn eyes, smudged lipstick, ruffled hair.
She retrieved another baby wipe, on her second packet of the evening already, wiping off the offending smear, ready to reapply.
It was important she looked fresh, she was fully booked tonight.
When I saw the prompt was book, I immediately thought of the active meaning, to book, to be booked and this came to mind.
This is my entry to @jayna's #fiftywords story contest which runs every week, this week, the prompt is 'book'. Give her a follow to make sure you don't miss out, and find all the entries under the tag
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Ahhh I didn't even realise it could read just as much for an actress, show girl, or call girl until I saw this comment. Thank you so much, very little is better than realising something can be read another way <3
Well done, @calluna! I like the irony of the baby wipe in this story.
That’s neat that you’re running a story contest. I will check it out!
Thank you :)
There are only a few days left to enter this round, but I would be thrilled if you found time, or stopped by on the next one!
I would love to! I'll stay tuned and try to find some time over the holidays to participate in more contests. I'm just about to leave for Steemfest, and life is so busy! But I followed the link and am checking it out.
Also, you just introduced me to the concept of Steem Basic Income. I had heard a little buzz, but haven't had a chance to see it in action yet. Sometimes it takes a few mentions of something to wake up and realize you need to go after more information! I can see I have some reading and learning to do. If you have any tips, please let me know. Thanks @calluna!
Nice twist on the prompt.
Very sensuous and suggestive. It retains the ambivalence towards the so-called world's most ancient occupation.
Thank you, and thank very much for such a thoughtful and insightful comment! <3
A very interesting read. Well written.
Wow this is vivid and powerful. One wonders how our character found herself in this situation? Was it her choice? Did she even have a choice?
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