Friday, May 13, 2011

Short Story Slam #1...


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GREAT IDEA...a Short Story Slam!!  An inspirational photo, and off we go...


HOT AIR
Paulie dear, I do give you full credit for coming up with that super name, "WE'VE GOT AIRS".  Balloons..air..why didn't I think of it?  By the way, babe, I'd like to know why the Department of Hot Air Balloons has sent a Man in Black to snoop around.  Seems they're looking for some guy, Doyle.  Disappeared.  Like I would know? 

Sit down and listen to me Paulie.  I sort of remember, way way back, some guy named Doyle was with the Balloon Goons, the Spy Division.  I only heard in passing.  He fooled around before the Satellites.  So I heard.  Skimming the rooftops of Moscow.  That's all I know.  They say he was the first to test the invisibility factor.  Never got caught.  He thought he was invisible.  Maybe he still is.  That's why nobody can find him now.

I don't know why you think that this frou frou wedding cake of a balloon is an espionage balloon.  I don't care what they whisper about me. This is my business.  I deliver Happy Birthday surprises.  Like the six strippers we just dropped off at the Playboy Mansion.  Guess they needed one more babe in that joint.  That's what I do Paulie, pick 'em up and drop'em off.  Surprise!

So funny that you think I might have anything to do with this I Spy nonsense.  Do you think the Heffner drop was a mission?  Did I leave my cloak and dagger lying around?

What do you mean you think you saw him lurking around here.  You can't know what he looks like.  I didn't think you'd ever heard of him.  I surely never saw him.  Never.  I was kidding about a Spy Division.  Comic book stuff.  Not for real. 

But if the Guy in Black asks you if you saw Doyle, it's best to say, Doyle, who's Doyle? 

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26 comments:

  1. JingleMay 13, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    smart one,

    Who is he? this is brilliant,
    we human are intelligent enough to play around with words and win the game..

    your story rocks.

    :)

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  2. LynMay 13, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Hi Jingle-
    This was lots of fun to do! Let the game begin!! Thanks...

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  3. bendedspoonMay 14, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Not only a great poet but a storyteller -- woot! :)

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  4. LynMay 14, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Hi bendedspoon-
    I'm humbled by your comment...wow..it's all the same to me, opening the gate...hoping there's something there!

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  5. mindsingerMay 14, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    That's my kind of short story! Great job!

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  6. LynMay 14, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Hi mindsinger-
    So glad you liked it..my sort, too!! Thank you...

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  7. Blue Sky DreamingMay 14, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    It seems so easy when you spin these tales...this was fun to read!

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  8. MISHMay 14, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Love the cloak-and-dagger stuff ! Full of suspense ...

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  9. LynMay 14, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Blue Sky...
    Easy to read..not so easy to write..but I'm not complaining! Thanks so much..

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  10. LynMay 14, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Hi MISH-
    I too like a bit of intrigue..thanks!

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  11. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Imaginative suspense provoking story piece. Glad you shared!

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  12. MaggieMay 14, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Ooh, intriguing. Love it. : )

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  13. LynMay 14, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Hi alivealways-
    Welcome...glad you dropped by..love your name! Thanks...

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  14. LynMay 14, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Hi thingy-
    Something I like to try every now and then..thank you..

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  15. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I very unique take on the prompt, Lyn--and very creative! What an idea--I enjoyed your story very much.

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  16. MargieMay 14, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    You wrote a great story!
    Bravo!
    Loved it, Lyn

    Margie :)

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  17. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Wonderfully inventive and fun, loved it!

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  18. trishaMay 15, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    wonderfully knitted story lyn. loved it.

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  19. LiMay 15, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Like it - a fill-in-the-blanks mystery for the reader (the bit about the drop-off at the Playboy mansion made me chuckle).

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  20. LynMay 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Hi bodhirose-
    Thanks..it seems that I like the idea of a short story..

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  21. LynMay 15, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Hi Margie-
    Wow! I humbly accept your fab comment...thank you!!

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  22. LynMay 15, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Hi roughwaterjohn-
    What a great name! I thank you for your opinion..

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  23. LynMay 15, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Hi trisha-
    Thank you ..I'm really glad for your comment!

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  24. LynMay 15, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Hi li-
    Welcome..and thanks..was just trying to have some fun!!

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  25. SuzMay 15, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    rather a good story Lyn
    glad I stopped by
    and yes, let the game begin

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  26. LynMay 15, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Suz-
    So glad you stopped by! And that peeps are thinking up new things to do!

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Enter! So happy that you're here. I read every comment, will answer, and look forward to meeting you. Welcome!