My Entry into Week 105 #Zapfic Writing Contest by @felt.buzz.

Prompt: Contempt

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It was late. The door shut loudly.

Shuffled steps preceded a dead weight into the bed.

The smudge of lipstick on his crumpled lapel told more than the whiskey on his breath.

She fingered the revolver under the pillow, would it be tonight?

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Thanks again for your time and attention!

@jackofcrows

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