The Hitchhiker

Greg turned left, exiting the highway. It was early afternoon and he still a few hours drive ahead of him. But he wasn’t in a hurry, and this alternative route was quieter and a lot more scenic.

Someone stood at the side of the road. As he came closer, he saw that it was a young girl hitch-hiking. He slowed down. He took her to be in her early twenties — she had long red hair and a very attractive build. She wore a long summer dress…