Lucy Damichael.cole@commercialappeal.com Brothel ❤️

About Los Angeles

Brothels ain’t just sex dens, nah. They’re history lessons wrapped in lace. Back in Victorian days, these spots were hush-hush, but EVERYONE knew the address. Like, some lord’d be preachin purity Sunday mornin, then sneakin in by dusk – hypocrite much? Made me mad, that double life crap. But also, kinda funny. I’m sittin there, sippin a dodgy whiskey, thinkin, “Their hearts beat faster here,” – straight outta Wong Kar-wai’s flick, that line. Fits perfect, don’t it? The air’s thick with want, but it’s subtle, sly.