Locasta and Astra

The Magician by Julie Kortidis “Ladies and Gents allow me to present my lovely  assistant , Astra. Tonight, we will watch her climb into a coffin and momentarily vanish into thin air”, Locasta told the captivated audience. She had performed this particular feat many times and there was nothing on her partner's face to indicate she had any fears that this time would be any different from the others. Astra strolled slowly to the waiting coffin shaped box. Her black spike heels clicked one-by-one, on the hardwood floors, placing each carefully in front of the other, practicing the walk that drew many appreciative glances. Astra observed that Locasta still focused much attention on her physical attributes, accentuated by the barely concealing attire, one of the many costumes that she wore whenever they performed. Locasta never complained about the cost of her wardrobe, it was part of the attraction to their act. The more alluring Astra appeared, the greater the disappointment ...