Sneak Peeks of My Latest Things

[Mikiesboy]

This is from a short story i'm presently working on when i don't feel like working on my main story:

 

Rose entered his minuscule office and sat at the desk. Picking up the handset he punched in the phone number and waited.

“Strawberry Hill Farm. How can I help you?”

I was not expecting that. Rose blinked. “Good day. Um, may I speak with Carter Prescott please?”

“You are. What can I do for you?”

“Great. Um, Mr. Prescott, my name is James Rose. I’m a doctor at the People’s Hospital in Toronto.”

“Toronto? Hospital? Sorry, doc, but I’m a bit confused. How can I help you?”

“We have a patient, who had your card in his wallet. We have no other information about him. No name, no cards, no address, nothing. I’m wondering if your family has anyone missing?”

“I’m sorry to hear that but no one is missing. You said Toronto? I haven’t been there for a few years.”

Rose looked at the card again. “This business card is beige and looks like it’s seen better days.”

There was a short pause. “Beige? Been a few years since I had had a card in that colour. I’m not sure, Doctor.”

“I don’t mean to offend and I’m not making assumptions but he was found in what’s called The Gay Village.”

 

Back in Alberta, Prescott closed his eyes and he drew in a deep breath. “I’m not offended. Tell me what he looks like if you can.”

“Well, he’s maybe five feet ten …”

As the doctor talked, Carter Prescott remembered.

There was a memory of Toronto. Of a boy he’d found. Well, if the truth be told, who had found him, in the corner of a Gay bar. A boy he’d paid and spent a couple wonderful days with. A boy he’d offered his card to. A boy who’d never used it. A boy whose name he’d never forgotten.

 Owen

[chris191070]

Sounds interesting. Really want to learn more about Owen and how Carter Prescott came to know him.

[MichaelS36]

Have to agree with chris ..  I'll be waiting for this one.

[kbois]

Intriguing. 

I hope the literary muse spurs you on and you can post this soon. It's already pulled me in with all sorts of questions. 

Looking forward to reading the rest!

[spyke]

You've peaked my curiosity with this little tidbit. I hope you find inspiration and time to finish it.