This very short story has been published in an anthology, "How NOT to Survive a Vacation" (Desert Sleuths Sisters in Crime, 2010).
Synopsis: A kind of "Twilight Zone" story inspired by some AZ ghost towns and the Eagles' song Hotel California. My latest published story, it can be found in its entirety in the anthology HOW NOT TO SURVIVE A VACATION (DS Publishing, 2010).
I wouldn't be in this mess if I had walked out after our one-night stand.
I'm thirsty, she said, brushing a scarlet streak onto a long fingernail, then blowing gently.
Last night, in the throes of passion, or whatever, this trip had seemed like a good idea. Romantic, even. Never been out of Arizona, she said. Wanted to see the ocean.
Revenge is Fun series. Millions of dollars are missing from the Venice Canals HOA and so are the Vice President and Treasurer. Were they kidnapped? Where is the money? Twists galore and a surprise ending with humor along the way.
