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:
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!
Ooh, this was awesome! I love the demon/angel twist at the end. Definitely didn't expect it from such a bland original setting.
ReplyDeletebetween the devil and a hard place! what a predicament!
ReplyDeletenice build up, leaving us wnting more =)
I'd read more. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'd love to know what's going to happen next, and what brought Katerina to this point!
ReplyDeleteMine is #3.
So much fun! I love these characters. If there was more to this, I would have a hard time not reading it.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone! I had a lot of fun with this challenge and I'm having even more fun reading everyone's entries.
ReplyDeleteI loved this! I'm so intrigued by your characters :)
ReplyDeleteGood job!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting & made me want to turn the page. ; )
ReplyDeleteGreat job. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat? What?! I want more!
ReplyDeleteFantastic work! :)
"Says the servant of hell."
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Nice voice your character has. I had no problem getting into this setting and story. Loved your dialogue.
Great job, Cherie! :)
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, shivers run along my spine! Awesome :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm # 157
Angela, shivers are good... thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI want to know more about this one! Something's obviously happened between the two.
ReplyDeleteMy entry.
I love anything with angels and demons. Would be interested in more of this!
ReplyDeleteHmm, maybe I should consider writing Katerina's story. Could be a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteYep, I would definitely like to know more. Thanks for the visit and the follow Cherie.
ReplyDeleteMore...please! Great job with the challenge.
ReplyDeleteI am hooked - what happens next?! Awesome job with the challenge!
ReplyDeleteOh, well done. I'm hooked! I want more. Great use of the words and what tension. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteHey! Where's the rest of it? Seriously I want to read more. This is good. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you guys liked it. I would have wrote more, but I wasn't allowed another word :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
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.
ReplyDeleteOooh! I liked this! Excellent job. Totally sucked me it. :)
ReplyDeleteHa!!! I love, love, love this! This is a story I would DIE to read. Great job!
ReplyDelete@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.
ReplyDeleteJes, Mina and Ali, thanks for leaving comments and I'm glad you liked it!
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!
ReplyDeleteAwesome snippet, Cherie! I think you could definitely build a story around this one great scene.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer and Nicki!
ReplyDeleteGeez , this started out innocently enough , but by the time I got to the end , it gave me a chill *shudders*
ReplyDeleteYou caught me offguard ... smart move .
My entry at no.#185
I'm a huge fan of Supernatural...demons & angels, and really hot brothers! Love your entry, Cherie!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mish and Candy!
ReplyDelete"Says the servant of hell." Love it. I would read more!
ReplyDeleteI loved it! You can tell your character has some sass when she tells him to screw off. [Like]
ReplyDeleteGreat story...going to add it to the list of my favorites :)
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ReplyDeleteI love how something so epic is happening in such an everyday place. Definitely one of the stories begging for a longer treatment.
ReplyDeleteMy sort of story!
ReplyDeleteMaria ;)
This was a wonderful piece. You had me glued to the screen since the beginning. I want to know what happens next!
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Thanks! Glad you liked it. :)
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