PK Hrezo

The last place eighteen-year-old aspiring artist, Morgan Jaeger, wants to spend her summer after high school is in the boonies of the Transylvanian Highlands with her estranged father. She never expects to meet the handsome, free-spirited musician, Varujan, who shares her affinity for abstract art. The summer of dread becomes the summer of dreams when Varujan invites Morgan to a secret hideout of underground artists. But when the utopia turns into a thrill ride of terrors that pitch Morgan's life before her eyes she must keep her wits about her or else lose her most valuable asset forever.

A Wicked Thought

The guy at the window remains oblivious. His fingers fly away over his keyboard. 


“For an invitation.” Varujan seems to marvel over him as if he’s interpreting a painting on the wall. “He wants to be noticed. He does not seek it outwardly, but his posture and expressive style suggest he does not need to belong, making him stand out.” 


“Not necessarily. Maybe he’s just stylish in his own way.” 


“His style begs recognition. Why else would he be here? The band and I would consider him a prime opportunity. On days past, I would have approached him, asked him about his hat or tattoos, and once we bonded, I would invite him to hear my band.” 


“Just like that?” I ask. “Vestibules didn’t scare people when they stepped inside?” 


Chapter 28