The Sting
by Daniel Guy Nadia is studying Law at university because she’s ambitious. She is determined to have a good job, money and success. She’s nineteen, bright and pretty, with long jet-black hair and a beautiful figure. But she’s in debt and, like many students, she’s thinking about earning extra cash through escorting. She mentions it to a few friends casually, hoping to find someone who can give her some advice. Then one day, as she’s standing in the queue in the library, a woman approaches. She’s older, blond, and she’s wearing a tight black latex mini skirt. ‘Hi, are you Nadia?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Hi. I’m Lisa. I hear through a friend of mine that you want to get into escort work. I hope you don’t mind me approaching you like this, but I think I might be able to help. Shall we step outside for a chat?’ Nadia follows Lisa out to a park bench by the lawn where they sit in the spring sunshine. Lisa lights a cigarette and tells her story. ‘I’m studying...