Sample - "The Blind Mammographer" by A. R. Grgory

From The Seduction of Emy and Other Stories

The Blind Mammographer

Alemoro’s was resplendent with its sparkling crystal chandeliers and cut-glass stemware, its sterling cutlery and fine linen tablecloths. But Quinn felt like she was back in the plastic-coated lunchroom of Valley High School, spilling the news of her latest crush to her best friend — and her biggest rival. What, as if blabbing about it was the only way she could believe it herself? She boosted her menu high enough to hide her burning cheeks from Darla’s piercing stare.

Hadn’t she promised herself she wouldn’t mention him to Darla? Her of all people? Yet incredibly, as soon as they sat down at the table, out it popped, her own tongue the backstabbing gossiper. She felt a bead of perspiration trickle down her ribs as she waited for Darla’s response.

Finally Darla leaned over the table. She lowered her voice. “Quinn, you and the Blind Mammographer? You let him touch you like — like that...?”