Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Second Campaign Challenge: Feeling exactly like an imago



Write a blog post in 200 words or less, excluding the title. It can be in any format, whether flash fiction ( ), non-fiction, humorous blog musings, poem, etc. The blog post should:
  • Include the word "imago" in the title 
  • Include the following 4 random words: "miasma," "lacuna," "oscitate," and "synchronicity"
  • If you want to give yourself an added challenge (optional and included in the word count), makereference to a mirror in your post. 
  • For those who want an even greater challenge (optional), make your post 200 words EXACTLY
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My entry:

     Synchronicity describes that afternoon best. Thinking back though, the invisible miasma of stench, which smelled a lot like rotten eggs, should have been a clue.

     There were only a few people in the convenient store when I entered. I made a beeline for the cold drinks. A woman patiently waited for two boys to choose a candy bar.  Not far from her, a man filled a cup with coffee.

     I’m going to make it, I thought as I grabbed a water. I nabbed a container of aspirin next and went to pay.

     “Tylenol is better for a headache,” a velvety voice said from behind me.

     I turned to give the unwelcome commenter an impish grin, but froze instead, realizing then there was an overwhelming lacuna in my plan.

     “How did you find me?”

     He ositated as if bored. “I’ve told you, it’s my job to know where you are.” He added Tylenol to my purchase and handed the cashier a ten. “Really Katerina, I’m not the one you should be afraid of.”

     “Says the servant of hell. I don’t want anything from you.”

     “You will.” His gaze traveled to the exit where Gabriel waited, his angelic features twisted in fury.


That is my entry for Rachael Harrie’s second Writer’s Campaign Challenge. It's 200-words exactly. Don't forget to vote for your favorite entries by clicking "like" under the writer's name. My entry is #144 if you'd liked it.  

Happy campaigning!

42 comments:

  1. Ooh, this was awesome! I love the demon/angel twist at the end. Definitely didn't expect it from such a bland original setting.

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  2. between the devil and a hard place! what a predicament!
    nice build up, leaving us wnting more =)

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  3. Oh, I'd love to know what's going to happen next, and what brought Katerina to this point!
    Mine is #3.

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  4. So much fun! I love these characters. If there was more to this, I would have a hard time not reading it.

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  5. Thank you everyone! I had a lot of fun with this challenge and I'm having even more fun reading everyone's entries.

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  6. I loved this! I'm so intrigued by your characters :)

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  7. Very interesting & made me want to turn the page. ; )

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  8. What? What?! I want more!

    Fantastic work! :)

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  9. "Says the servant of hell."

    Whoa! Nice voice your character has. I had no problem getting into this setting and story. Loved your dialogue.

    Great job, Cherie! :)

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  10. Oh, shivers run along my spine! Awesome :-)

    I'm # 157

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  11. Angela, shivers are good... thanks for stopping by!

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  12. I want to know more about this one! Something's obviously happened between the two.

    My entry.

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  13. I love anything with angels and demons. Would be interested in more of this!

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  14. Hmm, maybe I should consider writing Katerina's story. Could be a lot of fun!

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  15. Yep, I would definitely like to know more. Thanks for the visit and the follow Cherie.

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  16. More...please! Great job with the challenge.

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  17. I am hooked - what happens next?! Awesome job with the challenge!

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  18. Oh, well done. I'm hooked! I want more. Great use of the words and what tension. Bravo!

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  19. Hey! Where's the rest of it? Seriously I want to read more. This is good. :)

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  20. I'm so glad you guys liked it. I would have wrote more, but I wasn't allowed another word :)

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

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  21. Duhn-duhn-duhhhn. *smile* This was great! Gabriel was archangel of messages and etc., right? God's voice and all that? Holy batman, she's in trouble. lol.

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  22. Oooh! I liked this! Excellent job. Totally sucked me it. :)

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  23. Ha!!! I love, love, love this! This is a story I would DIE to read. Great job!

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  24. @Jes, you're correct, Gabriel is an archangel and delivered messages from God. Katerina is definitely in the middle of something she doesn't want to be.

    Jes, Mina and Ali, thanks for leaving comments and I'm glad you liked it!

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  25. Great job incorporating those difficult words! "Lacuna in my plan" LOL. My book club read "The Lacuna" by Barbara Kingsolver and I couldn't finish it but I did learn the meaning of that word!

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  26. Awesome snippet, Cherie! I think you could definitely build a story around this one great scene.

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  27. Geez , this started out innocently enough , but by the time I got to the end , it gave me a chill *shudders*
    You caught me offguard ... smart move .
    My entry at no.#185

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  28. I'm a huge fan of Supernatural...demons & angels, and really hot brothers! Love your entry, Cherie!

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  29. "Says the servant of hell." Love it. I would read more!

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  30. I loved it! You can tell your character has some sass when she tells him to screw off. [Like]

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  31. Great story...going to add it to the list of my favorites :)

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  32. Blog awards for you!!! http://jessica-therrien.blogspot.com/2011/10/blog-love.html

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  33. I love how something so epic is happening in such an everyday place. Definitely one of the stories begging for a longer treatment.

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  34. This was a wonderful piece. You had me glued to the screen since the beginning. I want to know what happens next!

    #189

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