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[Write the Story] Something Valuable Has Been Stolen
Prompt: Something Valuable Has Been Stolen
Words: huntress, machinations, trophy, turncoat, treasure, minute, nook, historic, rock, ruin
Story
“It was right there!” Meagan jabbed a finger at the empty nook. A faint outline of dust showed where something had been disturbed.
“And you’re sure –”
Meagan cut off the question with a glare. “The Turncoat Treasure statue was there a minute ago. Now it’s not, and you are, Sergeant Casper. Do I have to point out anything else obvious, like the rock that ruined my French doors?”
Her sarcasm and the heat to her tone wasn’t lost on the detective. He had the good grace to flush a bit. He swallowed and checked his motes. “Since this is a historic structure, why isn’t there a better security system?”
Meagan’s eyes narrowed as she seethed a moment before she answered. “We have a security system. It’s a good one. Obviously, whoever checked the rock also knew how to avoid it’s one little flaw – if there’s a breach, there’s a few second delay before the klaxon. Because we have wind issues.”
“So, someone who knew the machinations of your system decided to take a trophy.” Sergeant Casper made more notes. “We’ll start with employees and contract employees.”
Meagan turned him out. She was in huntress mode. The detective would do his job, but it was her home and her responsibility. She’d take care of it.
Word Count: 215
Written: 7/19 & 21/19
[Pen/Pencil Review] Hauser 10-Piece Ballpoint Pen Set – 0.7mm
I love hitting places like Daiso for so much random things at ridiculously low prices. This set of pens was one of those lovely finds. This is the Hauser 10-piece ballpoint pens with 0.7mm points. The Hauser pens are classic stick ball point pens in a rainbow of colors. These pens are 5.5″ long capped […]
[Write the Story] In the Middle of a Long, Cold Winter
Prompt: In the Middle of a Long, Cold Winter Words: opera, redeem, razor, lungs, grace, futuristic, tread, vest, milkshake, powder Story “Are you sure you want to do this?” Kelly asked, adjusting Paul’s vest. “I mean, you just drank a milkshake.” Paul gestured with the disposable razor. “Of course, it’s a futuristic opera about how […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] The LEGO(tm) Pen – 3-Pack
It’s time to get back on track. I was off kilter last week, muddled through and now I’m back – or at least back-ish. Trying to get everything back to kilter (whatever kilter actually is). So, pens! Let’s talk about pens. This week, we’re taking a look at LEGO™ pens I picked up at Half-Price […]
[Write the Story] A Spy on the Job
Prompt: A Spy on the Job Words: apostle, kitty, myriad, investment, republic, crimson, flint, postern, original, field Story Kitty Carone slipped through the postern gate out into the field beyond the stone ramparts of the monastery. She ditched the crimson cloak she’d worn as she’d navigated the myriad corridors, avoiding apostles at every turn. A […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Zebra bLen 0.5mm Blue Ink
This week’s pen is a new design from Zebra. I picked this up at Kinokuniya on the way back from my Favorite Ex-CoWorker’s wedding. If we’d thought it through, we’d’ve left for the wedding earlier and stopped on the way UP. But this one is something interesting…and I’m looking forward to working with it more […]
[Write the Story] Stranded in a Foreign City
Prompt: Stranded in a Foreign City Words: Baptist, assets, cupcake, showcase, neurology, workaday, pine, cushion, assistant, firmament Story “All I wanted was a cupcake.” Eva plopped down on the pine bench. “We’re in Versailles,” Andy, Eva’s assistant, said. “At a neurology symposium. What makes you think there would be cupcakes?” Eva sighed. “It’s France? They […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Spoke Pen in Green with Black Ink
This week’s pen was an unexpected gift from Jimmy. He got it from the good people at Spoke Pencils and (now) pens. I think it was finally a replacement for the pencil he gave me a while back that I gave back to him because it works with his Pentel P-205 collection. This pen was […]
[Write the Story] A Child’s Dream Literally Comes True
Prompt: A Child’s Dream Literally Comes True Words: high school, captivate, portfolio, argyle, witness, fertile, eyebrow, pentagram, thirsty, guidance Story Peter waited in the wings of a moderately-sized auditorium full of people. Not just people, but peers, all there for this moment. His Moment. That’s when the butterflies began. “You’re awfully nervous.†The familiar voice […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Pilot Precise V5 RT – Classic Colors
I often do revisits of pens or different versions. This is another Pilot Precise V5 RT (retractable) in a classic color 3-pack – red, blue, black. That I picked up on a clearance table at Staples when I “needed” to get a narrow-ruled legal pad for a job thing – because I have preferences about […]