Evil Editor's Blog, page 413

Cartoon 458

Caption: Anon.

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Guess the Plot

The Accident

1. The inner dichotomies of modern America and the intricate knotwork of complex exigencies at the heart of small-town life are explored in a story which begins in Tatum, New Mexico, with a fender-bender between two uninsured vehicles.

2. After a UFO crashes in Washington D.C., strange things start happening: one couple makes the inexplicable decision to move into a condominium. A young man finds himself unable to describe a door. Is the alien from the UFO responsible?

Cartoon 457

Caption: Anon.

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New Beginning 677

It's a long way from the gutter to the back seat of a limo, Chuck Mallory thought as he sat in the back of the stretch Lincoln. Recessed lights cast a discreet glow and a hint of sandalwood lurked in the climate-controlled air. It's not my limo, but still, it's a long way from the gutter.

Mallory looked at the two men sitting across from him. They were dressed in dark suits and wore serious faces. He didn't know why he'd been asked -- summoned, really -- to meet Seth Davies, Chairman of the Board

Cartoon 456

Caption: Anon.

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Seraph

1. Rafaeno is at last a seraph, a member of the highest caste of angels. But his skills grow rusty as he manages the cherubs, virtues, and principalities. When a chance comes, to be a guardian angel again, he takes it, if only to relieve the boredom. But can he handle a foul-mouthed ninja goth by the name of Trixie Morgan?

2. Thithariel, Angel of Lisps and Speech Impediments, is finding life hard as one of the Principalities, so he asks God for a transfer to another angelic or

Cartoon 455

Caption: Whirlochre/EE

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Book Chat Reminder

The August Book Chat is set for Saturday the 29th at 10 AM eastern. There's still time to get it and read it if you hurry. It was at my local Barnes & Noble. We'll be joined by co-author Cathy Clamp.

Success Story

Robin reports the publication of her flash fiction piece "Strain Free" in Pittsburgh Flash Fiction Gazette. You can read it here.

Writing Exercise Results . . .

. . . are in the posts below. The task was to write the opening and/or conclusion of a mystery starring ace homicide detective Zack Martinez.