I’m a bit late this week with my fix of Friday Fictioneers. So I’ve tried to rush something out then I don’t miss a week. I also misinterpreted this weeks picture, I thought they were lights not bottles, opps. But as I’m caught for time I’m going to go with my original idea. I’m slightly over the 100 word count, but I’m sure the ever gracious host Rochelle Wisoff-Fields won’t shoot me…..
Original Photo : Marie Gail Stratford
Her nipples chafed across the muslin of her dress. The sensation, although alarming, made her wish for something more, but she had no idea what.
Juliet caught his gaze. Even from across the crowded ballroom, his eyes flamed dark and dangerous, as if he saw straight through her gown to her misbehaving nipples.
Modesty made her turn, curiosity pulled her back. He was gone. Her eyes scanned the dance floor. Nothing.
From behind her came a whisper,
“You have something I want”…
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The stage hand tipped her shoulder. Jenny closed the kindle, “Damn”. The only gaze across the strip club tonight would be blood red and whisky induced. Where’s the romance in that?
helen midgley 
Oh, what a juicy morsel, Helen! That line of his just gave me goosebumps. And, I love your use of light in your story. Oh, so clever. Strippers need romance, too.
I enjoy when the story refocuses on the writer’s interpretation. I thought they were lights too. I can imagine the tassles. Well done!
Where would Jenny be without her kindle? I enjoyed this.
Marg
Ah, back to reality. Sometimes it’s nice to dream that life can be like a novel.
Dear Helen,
This prompt seems to have inspired a few Walter Mitty type stories. .;) In this case Wanda Mitty? Nicely done. Love the ending twist.
BTW if you’d written about lights it would be okay if that’s what you saw. We’re not slaves to the photo. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
Ah, the escapist joy of a great book, and the crushing return to reality. I really liked this, the romantic character of the stripper appealed.
Cheers
KT
Dear Helen, I’m running out of adjectives to promote your talent – but – You have written a wonderful story and Juliette is in for a steamy night, I think. Excellent story!
Nan 🙂
Damn! That was good…and very clever. Love what you did with this!
Helen, I say the same as Rochelle. The photo is only a jumping-off point and you’re allowed to jump as far as you like. Nice landing on this jump!
janet
I loved it so much, but the romantic in me wish you led them from the ballroom to bedroom instead to a strip bar.