6 Comments
User's avatar
Alex Matthew's avatar

Now, whenever I would hear the phrase, "take him to the cleaners" I would imagine Khun Micky writhing on the floor bathed in industrial-strength bleach. What a morbid image!

Smashing story, Colin.

Colin Devonshire's avatar

Poor Micky, I know you feel for him. At least he is clean, haha

Britt H. aka Mika's avatar

But lately, the scent had turned sour, tinged with the metallic tang of fear- I like how you put this because when I was in fear or shocked, the taste of metallic actually increased in my mouth

Colin Devonshire's avatar

I know what you mean

Douglas McClenaghan's avatar

This one was particularly satisfying. The cleaning metaphor is a beauty. And here is another strong female character, which you do so well.

Colin Devonshire's avatar

Thank you. I have to keep the wife happy!