After an unexpected hiatus, 55-word Fiction Fridays returns to HERstory:
Decayed Urban shimmer marked everyone she touched. Patron’s effect was powerfully unmistakable; she closed her eyes to regain control. Excusing herself, she walked briskly to sanctuary. Gratefully, she noticed the tiles were clean for her knees. As she leaned over, a light in her purse flashed like a heartbeat. Ten missed calls, one legendary night.
Better, more at Sepia Mutiny.