Working in the Digital Age by Catherine Russell

The timer on Jackie’s cell phone buzzed. Billy Ray would want more money for this one. When the John finished his transaction and zipped up, Jackie pulled her skirt down and surreptiously took his photo. He refused to pay the extra cash, so she also photographed his license plate as he drove away. Once the note came in the mail, he’d pay.

After saving and emailing the photos to Billy Ray, she put his cell phone away. She paused to powder the scars of her profession before she left the alley. The corner summoned her. If she didn’t hurry…

She’d be the one to pay.

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