Blood and Ink:

Damning Circumstances

The girl’s baby blue eyes were filled with tears as she approached Michael behind the counter.  “Um hi,” she said.

Michael smiled at her.  He could see she was struggling with something.  “How can I help you?”

“I’m Lisa.  I’d like to get a tattoo please?”

Michael rose from his chair. “You look a bit young for one of my tattoos.  Maybe you should try a different shop?”

“I’m old enough.  I want one from here.”

Michael approached her.  “Are you okay?”

The tears were on the verge of breaking out of her eyes.  Lisa nodded.  “Please, I know your ta...

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