After Dark
It reminded me why I was doing this.
The air at The Onyx on a Friday night was always thick with a mix of expensive perfume, stale smoke, and loud music. Tonight, it felt heavier, almost suffocating. I went through the motions of getting ready, pulling on the familiar black wig, painting my face into Eve's confident mask. This time, however, the usual shimmer of my dancing outfit felt less like a costume and more like a uniform for something I didn't fully understand.
I worked my usual early shift, dancing, smiling, collecting tips. Each laugh felt hollow. Each moment on stage, under the flashing lights, was a countdown. Finally, Mr. Thorne's voice came over my earpiece.
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