Real Fiction / Andra Toropoc, Alexandra Buhudini, Ligia Dumitrescu, translated by Corina-Alexandra Belu: Death Comes to the Slots

Andra ToropocYou see, that’s why I don’t go to Vegas, with all its bright lights. I’d live on opulence, but what would I do if some Elvis-looking guy came up to me? Saying, are you lonesome tonight, baby? My hand would shake and he’d see that I’m into for him. And he’d play me like a fool till I’d get suspicious …