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Maybe we can ... I dunno, ah ... stick a vampire in there. Yeah, just a little one. In the shadows, looking all sweet and innocent like - but not really...
Graeme Rodaughan wrote: "Maybe we can ... I dunno, ah ... stick a vampire in there. Yeah, just a little one. In the shadows, looking all sweet and innocent like - but not really..."Sure, open for crowd-writing now -:) Totally in public domain
Graeme Rodaughan wrote: "Well done Nik."Thanks!
Nik wrote: "It's too tempting for a thriller author not to think of hypothetical conspiracies. How about this one? Hope you'll enjoy.It's purely fictional and with humorous intent. Any resemblance to real eve..."
Awesome Nik! Perfect with my morning tea! This is what you should be blogging ;)
Thanks, Tara, and good morning! Glad you liked it and it complements the tea -:)
Three hours later than Tara, having coffee out here in not-so-sunny California.Conversations like that never happen...umm, do they? Cool piece, Nik.
Michael wrote: "Three hours later than Tara, having coffee out here in not-so-sunny California.Conversations like that never happen...umm, do they? Cool piece, Nik."
Thanks, Michael, and good morning to you too!
No worries - only in my imagination -:)
Nik wrote: "Michael wrote: "Three hours later than Tara, having coffee out here in not-so-sunny California.Conversations like that never happen...umm, do they? Cool piece, Nik."
Thanks, Michael, and good mo..."
Cool Nik. Lovely!!!
Thanks, Mehreen! You must be with the evening drink now -:)
Nik wrote: "Thanks, Mehreen! You must be with the evening drink now -:)"Yes, I'm having a lovely cup o' tea. How about you?
No vodka in the morning, so just a cup of Americano and a small one of espresso -:)
Nik wrote: "No vodka in the morning, so just a cup of Americano and a small one of espresso -:)"Yeah, I am really fond of short macchiato which I drink every morning but a cuppa in the afternoon. It is 5.30 PM here in Brisbane.
Mehreen wrote: "It is 5.30 PM here in Brisbane. ...."Probably a nice summer evening?
Nik wrote: "Mehreen wrote: "It is 5.30 PM here in Brisbane. ...."Probably a nice summer evening?"
I'd say a sultry summer's evening.
Just bumped into this one and since there are elections any moment somewhere on the globe, often accompanied by the air of suspicion, accusations and other good feelings, thought this can still be actual and open for your own additions -:)
It's purely fictional and with humorous intent. Any resemblance to real events, situations, countries or people is entirely and absolutely coincidental.
Cast
Sol: an experienced PR manager/elections consultant
Ronald: presidential candidate somewhere
Jenifer: presidential candidate somewhere
Dima: Head of some state
Comedy in three acts.
Sol: Dima, can you please tell me what techniques are used in the places you know to rig the voting?
Dima: Sure, but, of course, we never use them, only our opponents.
Sol: Of course, I understand. Now, please, tell me what they are.
Dima: For example, carousel voting - large group of people moving from one polling center to another and voting multiple times.
Sol (mumbles): Well... not sure feasible. (Loudly): Nice, should check this one. What else?
Dima: Here, this a full list. Hands him a 50 page brochure. I know you work now for Ronald, tell him to keep his eyes open, but not to use any of these, OK?
Sol: But of course, never. We just need to correct something small in few areas. Err.. sorry - make sure our opponents don't sway and rig the vote...
Dima: You know this Ronald is actually a nice guy, but Jenifer is gonna smear his pristine ass off.
Sol: You think so? But she's a lady, nice woman.
Dima: Ha-ha-ha. But of course, however maybe she has consultants like you?
Sol: What do you mean 'like me'? Smart, target-oriented, thinking outside the box?
Dima: exactly!
Sol: Well, not like me, they are all scumbags and indecent dealers.
Dima: You see, they gonna smear your, our friend.
Sol: But what can I do?! I can't do the same!
Dima: But what the friends are for, if not to help each other out?
Sol: Really? Would you help us?
Dima: with pleasure, just to ensure that you have a fair competition. This Jen is not that angelic either, you know
Sol: you are a true friend and I make sure Ronald knows that. But what are you gonna do?
Dima: Me? Nothing, of course. I can't. But I know some powerful hackers are very angry and look for new challenges. They might uncover something.
Sol: Wow, that would be awful ... err... excellent... err .. both. Thank you. I mean, thanks for not intervening.
Dima: Of course, we never do. It's your boys meddling with us all the time.
Sol: believe me, Ronald will make sure it never happens again, if he succeeds.
Dima: Good. Now that you've mentioned the price...
Sol: Have I?
Dima: Haven't you? I thought you understood I'm a philanthropist only on Tuesdays and today is Thursday.
Sol: Hmm... I see. Well, I believe friends deserve the best we have. We are not talking about payment here, are we?
Dima: No, of course not. Who needs money? Takes out a big map and points. I want this country. Sol nods. And this, and this... And this and this. Sol still nodding but much more hesitantly.
Sol: this is some steep price.
Dima: Come on now. Are you really bargaining? This is some junk, you don't need anyway and I provide you with first class performance without which you have no chance.
Sol: I see... Well, you know Ronald is a very generous guy, when it comes to friends.
Dima: I know that's why we are so fond of him... By the way, he needs to help me with prices on this commodity. Writes something short on paper and shows to Sol.
Sol (hesitant): Is it something Ronald can do?
Dima: Not now, but if he wins, of course. It's in your best interests too, you know.
Sol: Well, then - sure. It's a done deal.
Dima: Can I be sure?
Sol: No worries, Ronald authorized me.
Dima: Good luck then, come visit.