She wants her husband gone. The hit man she's hired is just the man to make that happen...or is he? From the minute he walks in the place, she has her reservations. Maybe she should have waited. Maybe she should have paid the other guy. By the time they meet, it's too late and her husband is the last of her problems.
Now there's only one way out.
The Contract--It's time to rewrite the small print.
A Quick Read short story crime thriller.
This story sells well despite the lack of promotion. Five reviews with an average of 4.4 stars, this is a sample of the work by C. J. Lea who also writes fast paced thrillers under the name Catherine Lea.
The Contract
She knew it was him the instant he walked in the door. He was shorter and fatter than she’d expected. But she knew it was him, despite the guitar he was carrying.
He stood at the service desk for a second, squinting into the gloom, scanning all the tables, until he came to hers. He gave her a brief nod, checked his surroundings, then came over. “Hey there, hope I didn’t keep you,” he said.
“Not at all,” she replied.
She was dressed just like she’d told him she’d be, blonde hair piled up on top of her head, designer sunglasses, even though they were inside and the restaurant lighting was rather dim, lips and nails painted blood red. Her eyes were on him now as she lifted her glass and sipped at the straw—vodka, her usual poison.
“You mind?” he asked, pulling out a chair.
“Go ahead.” She watched with mounting scepticism as he carefully leaned the guitar against the table then took his seat. She wasn’t entirely convinced she’d picked the right guy.
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Translated by Julie Maréchal
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Author review: Fantastic. Julie is communicative and talented. I would highly recommend her. |
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Translated by Susanne Schraml
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Author review: Great job. I would work with Susi again. |
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Translated by JOTTA REIS
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Translated by Damián Caballero
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Author review: Excellent. Tania communicates well and did a great job. I would have no hesitation in recommending her. |
