As the sun set, a line of orange and yellow highlighted the darkness of the landscape. The clouds overhead partially concealed the summer blue sky with grey and charcoal cotton candy.
Junie's just become Mrs Franco Visille Jnr. It’s the first blissful day of the rest of her life.
At least until the bullets start flying.
Alexandria Blaelock writes stories, some of them for Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine and Pulphouse Fiction Magazine. She’s also written five self-help books applying business techniques to personal matters like getting dressed, cleaning house, and feeding your friends. Discover more at https://alexandriablaelock.