

It appears to be some kind of dating service, an elite lonely-heart’s club.

Barry twisted in the molded plastic chair and watched Glenn go through the ritual of flattening a dollar bill against the machine so it would catch the first time in the money slot. I received this today, through the school mail, believe it or not. What’s that you said? Glenn asked, digging into his pocket for money. The younger man crashed against an illuminated Pepsi dispenser, which flickered for a moment, its internal gears churning in recovery. Yet the neutral colors of the room’s decor and the soft Brahms playing overhead served little to ease Barry’s skepticism as he held the mysterious invitation addressed to him.įurthermore, he swore Glenn stumbled at the mention of 1Night Stand. The small dining and sitting area, cordoned off in the main building of Castlewood College Preparatory Academy, provided a relaxing, quiet place for administration and faculty during breaks and lunch. Glenn, you ever hear of this 1Night Stand thing? asked Barry Kellam as fellow teacher Glenn Carson crossed the private lounge toward the soda machines. The Vampire’s Hourglass by Shayne Leighton Star Spangled Surprise by Kimberly Quinton Published by Decadent Publishing Company, LLC Except for use in any review, the reproduction or utilization of this work, in whole or in part, in any form by any electronic, mechanical or other means now known or hereafter invented, is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher.

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