Once Giants by Eugene Kirk & Garan Mad

Author:Eugene Kirk & Garan Mad [Kirk, Eugene]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-05-12T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 2

Shay smiled, shaking the hand of yet another wide-eyed admirer as he stepped away to pay the cashier. Her head throbbed from the din as thousands of people talked and shuffled about, creating a constant rumble, like rolling thunder. A kaleidoscope of vivid colors clashed in the ebb and flow of bodies surging through the convention halls. Pockets of space opened here and there as costumed enthusiasts posed for pictures, congratulations and praise lauded onto them for capturing in the finest details the various characters from a plethora of entertainment media. Meanwhile, a projected light-show danced overhead, featuring advertisements competing for the attention of the crowds in a dazzling display of top-of-the-line holographics.

Shay plastered on a fake smile as yet another Size Queen approached, this one clad in an approximation of the same gray bodysuit she’d been spotted wearing during her “illegal” activities down in Africa.

“Great costume,” Shay lied, leaning over to wrap a hand loosely about the young, fake-blonde’s neck. The girl barely had time to rattle off a “Thanks!” before Shay had bared her claws and teeth for the camera. The teen smiled for the shot and thanked Shay profusely before speeding away to the cashier. Shay watched her go. What is it with these girls idolizing that tool? Her stomach churned and grumbled, not entirely from the idea of posing with yet another of Size Queen’s deluded fangirls. Shay signaled that she needed a break to the security guard, who, with a nod, closed the velvet rope across the queue.

“I’ll be right back, pups. Don’t worry.” Shay produced another smile for the fans, and then retreated behind the curtain. The rear of the booth hid a small private area, furnished with a table, mirror, and a thankfully oversized, comfortable chair. She plopped down with a sigh, the smart-foam cushions adjusting to her body and easing her stressed muscles. Shay grabbed a handful of protein bars and some fresh fruit from the complementary snacks. All were quickly devoured, along with two half-gallon bottles of water.

This was amazing. It felt like she was right back in the spotlight. Sure, it wasn’t all of the amenities they had showered her with when she was at her peak, but it was a far cry from the last few years spent helplessly watching as her fame faded. Shay polished off the last of the apples and tossed the empty food containers in the trash. Eager to get back outside, she stood in front of the mirror. Her golden, amber-brown eyes scanned over the reflection as she adjusted her costume.

It clung to her like a second skin. A slick, black nano-fiber weave, the sides decorated with long blocks of faux wolf-pelt. Chestnut-brown hair reached to her mid-back, and had been teased to look wild, messy, and sexy, at the same time. A necklace of fangs adorned her neck, and a belt of the same sat low on her hips. The final touch was a wolf-like tail that swished back and forth behind her.

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