It’s a beautiful Sunday downunder, and I may have my aching tooth under control finally. (Touching every piece of wood I can find) This week I’m turning back time to my first published short story, One Wicked Night. One Wicked Night is the story of a heartbroken man who accepts an courtesan’s invitation to join her one night and gets way more than he bargained for. This is from the chapter one. Enjoy!
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Time stood still as he gazed at the bejeweled impure.
Rumors and innuendo did not do her justice. She glided toward him with sleek, dark-haired perfection. Benedict noticed the challenge in her eyes, as if she expected something from him instead of the other way around. The second, and not the least important, her gown floated in transparent drifts about her. He could see the delicate turn of her leg and the dipping curve of her waist as she passed before candlelight.
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One Wicked Night
Benedict Abernathy, an untitled but wealthy gentleman visiting London, is heartily sick of his celibate existence. Determined to leave his shattered heart behind and move on with his life, he accepts an invitation for a night of debauchery in the arms of London’s infamous courtesan, Lottie Townsend.
Lady Charlotte Goodchild has fallen far from privilege and longs for one night of pleasure with the man she loves. But Benedict must be spared the truth of her ruin at all costs. Posing as Lottie Townsend, a notoriously discriminating courtesan and old friend, she hides her identity and invites Benedict to share the night of passion that fate denied them.
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Wow, I like the vivid and sensual description, and the scene is very intriguing.
Thanks Ryan.
Beautiful description. I definitely would want to read more. The title is enough to draw me in!
Thanks for dropping in, Ceri.
This is lovely. I like the challenge in her eyes, and how it intrigues him as much as her physical beauty.
I’m glad you’re feeling better too!
Thanks Donna. Not completely good yet but getting there.
Interesting. Here you definitely see how entranced he is with her. Great six!
I have tooth problems too – yeah a pain and as to your snippet – who sasys sexy has to be undressed – your description is sooo sensual – which to me is better – so well done
Ah no. Another sore tooth sufferer. You have my condolences and wishes for a speedy recovery, Sue. Glad you like my six. I’m pretty proud of my first story.
I love this line: her gown floated in transparent drifts about her. What a beautiful description. Definately an intriguing six and premise! 🙂
Beautiful description!!
Glad you’re feeling better. Wonderful description – beautiful six!
Excellent six – very nicely done! On my tbr list!
Cool. Thanks! I hope you enjoy.
What a beautiful description! Heck, I think *I* love her at first sight! ;c)
Sorry Sarah. Lottie is taken. LOL
Magnificent description!
Thanks for dropping in, Alix. Glad you enjoyed my six.
You have a wonderful way with details, Heather. Awesome six!
Nice description. Hope the tooth feels better!
Beautiful writing, l love the descriptions you use, ‘glided toward him with sleek dark haired perfection’ wonderful!
Great work, beautifully written and evokes a sensual imagery. Just lovely.