“Yes, I’m exactly what it says on the tin. I’m a demon, here to make a deal. We only choose those who could really use our help, if it means anything to you, Mary.” He drummed his fingers on the table. “I can get you out of this hellhole, if you’ll pardon the expression, and into the life you deserve, for only a small fee.”
“And that fee is my soul.”
“Oh, you’re a smart cookie, you are.” He grinned, and she was relieved to see straight white teeth instead of the jagged monstrosity he had revealed before.
“What exactly would I be getting?”
“No existential crisis? I’m surprised.” He raised his eyebrows.
“I’m a lapsed Catholic. According to the church, I’m already bound for hell.”
He chuckled. “Might as well get something for it, right? You sign the contract, you go on your way for the rest of your life, and then I collect. What you ask for is up to you. The spot at the Times is still on the table, if you’re interested. Your soul, however, is non-negotiable.”
She thought for a moment. “And I can ask for anything?”
“Within reason. You’re not exactly bartering with all the tea in China, sweetie.”
She took another sip of her wine, thinking. She could ask for anything, even tenure at a magazine that gave her everything she asked for and more. She could be free to travel and review all the delicious food of the world. The thought made her decision for her and she looked at him, resolve stiffening her spine.
“I want to travel the world as my job, sampling food and wine and writing about it.”
“Excellent choice, m’dear.” Charlie gave a pleased smile, folding his hands across one another. “Now that we’ve come to terms with that, all you have to do is sign the contract.”Mary Bakeman’s magazine isn’t happy with their food critic after a harsh review of the editor’s favorite restaurant. She goes to Milo’s for her next story, only to be met by Charlie Black, her waiter for the evening who has a lot more planned that the night’s menu would suggest. He offers her the chance to take on the world, for a price.
Has Mary bitten off more than she can chew? Find out in Gluttony, new from JJ Collins.
(This sizzling hot erotic short contains explicit descriptions of sex, lascivious use of food, oral sex, and a snarky demon who always gets his way. Adults only!)Gluttony is now available via Smashwords and All Romance eBooks. Grab your copy today! (As usual, we ask that Nook and Kindle customers wait 24-48 hours of processing time for the stories to show up in their respective stores. We thank you for your patience!)




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