The Women Who Watch
Thomas Owen, "Les Guetteuses." La Truie (1972) Translation by Edward Gauvin Here what we call chance and coincidence begin to work. —Arthur Machen, Novel of the Black Powder What a funny figure she cut, the little old lady sitting with her knees pressed tight, the tips of her shoes touching ... Read More
The World Behind the Wallpaper
Fireworks, flutes of champagne, fleeting kisses brushing sickly sweet perfume on both sides of my cheeks. Cleavages, pearls, suits by Armani and Dior or some new stylist with a jawbreaking name who was lately the buzz of New York. Everyone was resolutely cool. Slick-haired guys in formal gear talking into ... Read More