Wednesday 15 April 2015

Monday 13 April 2015

Flash! Friday Special mention

Old Dog, New Trick

That’s the ticket, Arthur! The successful spy must remain hidden in full view. Now, I have here your instructions, should you choose to accept them- ha! That was the old way, yes indeed.
Right-o. You must make contact with a Mrs Shoemaker. She will be wearing a red wig, so you should spot her easily. She will lead you to the Leather Storeroom, where your next contact will…
Hey man! You can’t write these details down! This is all top secret! Think of your training.
Now, where was I? Ah, yes. The second contact will make himself known, and give you a package. It is that which you must carry to Bolivia. Your tickets and passport are in the usual lockbox at the airport.
It goes without saying that this mission is of crucial import to England: Why, I spent many years of my life chasing around doing similar.
Must say old chap, your costume is very clever, the detail…even smells authentic…
Hang on? Are you Arthur?
Wait! No! Please… They told me to pass the mission to the beggar on the cobblestones…I… I’m dying! Call someone, man…don’t just stand…. I’ve made a huge mis….




SPECIAL MENTIONS
For visions of aging James Bond actors and reflections of a tired 007: Josh Bertetta, “The Manliest of Man’s Manly Men
For cheeky reference to St. Peter (the keeper of heaven) as “Pete’s a good guy”: N J Crosskey, “Heaven’s Gate
For mischievous reference to judge Shoemaker (but it’s judge King that has the red wig in reality): Carolyn Ward, “Old Dog, New Trick
For giving us the chills: Joidianne4eva, “Suffer the Little Children
For a Special Brew of dietary delight: A.J. Walker, “Alas Smith and Jones
For the art of keeping it simple and doing the best things in a story really well: Valerie Brown, “The Thaw. ” '



Huzzah, got a special mention for this flash... only for cheekily using a judge's name mind you.....
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All else is quiet on the writing front, a number of stories have been submitted and am awaiting results.

The first session of Castlecroft Writers is 11 days away! Need to plan some 'Chairperson' stuff to say.
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