The County Fair Queen

The County Fair Queen

Author: Lance Lansdale Listening Length: 8h 36m
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Everyone loves a comeback. Its been fifteen years since former boyband member and wine vineyard heir Phillip Firecracker retreated from the spotlight. Since then, hes been happy enough living out the rest of his days as a recluse, with only his murderous tabby, and unpaid intern -slash- best (only) friend for companion...

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16. Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Sixteen

THE COUNTY FAIR QUEEN

Rivers was right in front of me. He was so close I could have reached out and touched him. We were standing in line, both of us waiting to cast our ballot for the muscadine king and queen. He didn't notice me at first. One by one, the line had trickled down, and then it was his turn. When he was done, he turned around to head out. The second I saw his face, I realized just how hard this had hit him. His eyes, once bright and beautiful, were now bloodshot. His lips, usually plumped to perfection, were trembling in front of me.

I took a step forward, reaching for him. "Riv." He must have caught sight of an interesting red brick, because once his eyes dropped to the street, they didn't budge.