Science-Fiction Novelette
Premise
On a cool autumn day Sam Waterford, along with most of the people on earth, observe a meteor blazing across the noon sky. The mysterious danger, unpredicted and unexplained by the authorities, passes within the hour. A week later, Sam and his business partner notice a change in human behavior, an alteration in fundamental human needs that only they seem to be aware of. Sam Waterford is a prostitute.
Author’s Note
The title to each bookmark is the first line of dialogue or first thought of the protagonist for that scene.
Bookmarks
Little Feet Going Nowhere
“Want Some Company?”
“Hey Samex”
“Sam, I Need a Buddy—Now!”
“Mister Sam?”
“Sammy?”
“Sam!”
“Eyes on News Has Confirmed Forty-two Domestic Assault Complaints at the Hallowed Point Retirement Community”
“Your I.D. and Your Registration Please Sir”
“Do You Know My Mommy?”
“Hey Tennis Pro!”
“What is the Matter with the Grownups?”
“Step Out with Your Hands Above Your Head”
This is a Real Bad Idea
“What is that?”
“Mister, Mister…”
