week one.therealljidol.trust everyone, but cut the cards.

[fourth_horseman]

She didn’t notice him. At first. But once she had seen him, she couldn’t help but notice. He was dealing at a blackjack table. A rather lone table, just this side of the bar and that side of the casino floor. She wasn’t sure she had taken notice because of the noticeable lack of players, or because the absence of warm bodies at his table made him

Comments

[swirlsofblue]

Beautiful descriptions, love the description of death in the opening para, especially the mention of negative space, and the woman not knowing why she was there until she did.

[morettaallstar]

I like the comparison between a gamble and life, even if this one end in a rather grim fashion. While all life does end in death and the house always wins, negative space and cutting cards having no noticeable difference, I'd like to keep some hope.
I'd like to think Mr Black teaches her to have a little hope.

[mamas_minion]

Very cool take on self introspection.

[sinnamongirl]

Lovely and realistic dialog, good tying in of the prompt as well. Good job!

[whipchick]

Her worldview is so sad - and I don't blame her.