a good man is hard to find
Sadie and I are cowriting a Hanfic together, ofthe_spotlight, titled "In The Shadow of the Spotlight":
Estelle Walters-Hanson has seen it all; still, she never expected to find herself face to face with a reporter looking for answers that have been collecting dust for forty years. But, if there is anyone who can give this strikingly charming middle-aged man--whose face is so familiar--what he's looking for, Estelle can.
With prohibition came those willing to break the rules, be it with imported rum or at gunpoint. There were certain people in the business for what it offered more than grandure: Money. The Third Floor had it all--that is, for the rare but socialized few who were willing to pay its price. Known as the hottest speakeasy for those wishing to have a good time (only to leave wanting more), it was the perfect place for a group of women to set up their own palace for dancing the night away. With money comes greed, however, and with requited love... eventually comes heartbreak.
As crooner Zac Hanson's singing career--in the shady underbelly of Chicago in the waining years of the roaring 20s--was sailing to the top, seven women began their steady decline from the ever watching eye.
With the fall of the Marionette's came a secret. Will it come to light under the Shadow of the Spotlight?
The first chapter has been posted! Any and all feedback would most certainly be appreciated :D
http://community.livejournal.com/ofthe_spotlight/565.html#cutid1