Writing is a neverending process. Whether you plot out the story, outline the story, jot down general ideas, or just start typing, there will come a time when you have to go back to see if it all makes sense. This is true for short stories as well as novels. But how does someone who… Continue reading Revision notes 1: Just My Luck
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Flashpoint: The Meet
“No, I will not help that jackass,” Nightshade shook his head as he opened a beer, “Have you lost it?” Laura waved in Nightshade’s direction while leaning toward Longbow. Mims stopped what she was doing to give Longbow a look of disbelief. Longbow held one hand in the air as he put down his comm… Continue reading Flashpoint: The Meet
Flashpoint: Longbow’s Offer
Mr. White flew into an immediate rage when he noticed the door to the warehouse was open. It turned to panic a second later when had done a sweep to find out Laura was gone, and the only hired muscle left was in his office with a bag of ice on his jaw. Longbow was… Continue reading Flashpoint: Longbow’s Offer
Dash Comes Through
Chapter 9... Dash found an empty storage shack and paced while waiting for Longbow to contact him. He would peer out the door to see if White had returned to the building, and after twenty minutes, he was ready to do something when his comm went off. “What is the situation, Dash?” Dashes voice didn’t… Continue reading Dash Comes Through
White Sees Red
Chapter 8 White looked around his improvised kitchen as he waiting for his tea to steep. He then pinched the bridge of his nose and closed his eyes. I need to renegotiate the deal with the broker. This is getting be to more expensive than I had originally expected. He added milk and honey to his… Continue reading White Sees Red
Just My Luck: Heathen and Dash
Chapter 7... The next morning found Longbow pacing as he sipped his coffee. He couldn’t shake the feeling time was running short, and he only had a description of an orc and a van that could have been abandoned. He was pouring his second cup as Mims breaded cube steak for breakfast. “She can handle… Continue reading Just My Luck: Heathen and Dash
Just My Luck: A New Proposal
Chapter 6... Laura took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Without any way to tell time, a minute felt like an hour to her. She imagined herself outside walking around in the sunshine and feeling the breeze. The more she visualized the scene, the more her mind floated back to memory. Laura stayed on… Continue reading Just My Luck: A New Proposal
Just My Luck: The Search
Chapter 5 I have no clue why she sent me here. Magic isn’t my thing. A middle-aged man rubbed his flattop and made his way into the Ninth Circle. Upon crossing the threshold, he was met by a troll with smooth features and small tusks. The left corner of the troll’s mouth turned up slightly,… Continue reading Just My Luck: The Search
Just My Luck: Chapter Four
Negotiations and Memories Laura finished her meal smiling on the inside. Longbow was known in many circles, and you just didn’t drop the name if you didn’t know him. She paced the room as sweat formed on her brow. She looked for any way out she could imagine and found none. Defeated, she leaned against… Continue reading Just My Luck: Chapter Four
Just My Luck: Chapter Three
Longbow Longbow stood looking out the window while sipping his coffee. He glanced over at Mims who was mixing batter for pancakes and then to his phone for any sign of Laura having responded, but there was nothing. Mims poured the first quarter cup of batter into the iron skillet, “Haven’t heard from her yet?”… Continue reading Just My Luck: Chapter Three