Caught in the Spotlight

Valerie stripped off her server uniform and slipped into the tight, glittering costume Nadine had shoved at her. The thin fabric clung to her curves, offering little warmth against the chill of the dressing room. She secured the heavy, jewel-encrusted mask over her face, pulling the straps tight until only her clear, bright eyes remained visible.

The mechanical whir of the stage lift roared to li