A Short Story
PRECIOUS ASSASSIN by Holly Manno Ally stirs against the pillow and opens her eyes with a start. The alarm clock on the bedside table shows the time. It’s 6:35 AM. Her expression is anguished as she sits. A spike of adrenalin and dread greet her. She inhales and tosses the pink and mint striped blankets away. After retrieving her rose-gold glasses from the table, she slides them on then collects her cell. She taps the message icon and confirms the plan. ALLY: We’re still on fo