“Men are only after one thing,” says the prostitute.
“Yeah,” the barman replies, “alcohol.”
“OK, two things,” she sneers as the bell rings for last orders.
“Another pint!” shouts the vicar and frowns at the prostitute. “These streets aren’t safe.”
She shrugs.
Once the bar has closed I follow her.
Steve Lucas lives in Cardiff, UK, and works for the Arts Council of Wales.
What happens next?….
I think it’s implied pretty heavily what happens next, and it isn’t pleasant… :(
Yes, indeed. Could have easily been titled ‘The Ripper’.
Then again, he could have just been another “John” instead of a “Jack”. Maybe this is a “Glass half full story” instead of a “glass half empty” story”. Perhaps, he followed her out to be just another customer.
Nicely done story!
Jim, I certainly admire your sense of optimism.