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Skin Deep #1

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It was time, he decided. Time to advertise. Time for someone new to improve his life.

The old man shuffled across his kitchen, picked up a postcard and penned the following:

WANTED. Fit young man for heavy duties around the house. Top rate of pay. Free accommodation / meals. Call 075263100 to arrange interview.

It was amazing that the corner store agreed to display the ad. The wording was very suspicious indeed, but Marcus was so old and frail that he must be harmless and most certainly did need help.

How could the old man present any threat? How indeed...?

7 comments add one below

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    Neville Hunt almost 8 years ago

    I thought I'd try my hand at a rolling drama. I hope it works. Here's three to start. More later....

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    Christopher almost 8 years ago

    Here we go! A great start, Neville. I can't wait!

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    Neville Hunt almost 8 years ago

    I hope you'll not be disappointed, Christopher. You've set the bar very high with the Randolph sagas; I hope I've got enough lift!

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    Neville Hunt almost 8 years ago

    Thanks, Drew.

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    S J Gunn over 7 years ago

    I'm currently living in a French village, full of 'wrinklies' I am soo intrigued how this unfolds!

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    VerityAlways over 2 years ago

    Twists and Turns awaited!
    Started reading, Neville!

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    Christopher over 2 years ago

    Hard to believe this was five years ago. Doesn't seem like it's been that long since I read it.

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