Friday Flash Fiction – excerpt COIN OPERATED BOY

From my sci-fi (nearly finished ) work in progress, Coin Operated Boy (c) 2009 Bryl R. Tyne

Chal kept taught on the chain, until his john's eyes held but a blank stare. Remorse unknown to him, he shoved the life-less body onto the floor, sprang to his feet, and scurried to Rye's side. "Silk?" He lifted Rye, still warm and chest moving, onto his lap and scanned for vitals. He's alive… Chal offered the dead john one last respect in a glance over his shoulder to ensure the..the fucking bastard, t