Friday, April 19, 2013

SciFiSat Post




It’s a bird!  It’s a plane!  It’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Saturday!  Sit back and enjoy another snippet from one of my WIP’s – Myth-In-Law.  Last week, Professor Livingwood was making a mad dash home to his grandson, Sam, who had just received a mysterious book from an even more mysterious stranger.  The Prof’s trip was interrupted by an erratic tractor trailer and demonic pink bunny (guess you’ll have to go back and read that snippet).  This week we’re thrown back into the midst of ongoing road rage.  Let’s see how the Prof handles it.  Thanks for reading!  It you can, leave a comment – always appreciated  - AND please make sure you check out all the great writers and writing over at SciFiFanSat.blogspot.com.  It’s worth the trip! (Especially with current gas prices).

          His pursuer gained ground, pulling into the lane beside him.  The RV’s engine knocked in resistance to the abuse.  Professor Livingwood watched out his window as the black length of rolling steel pulled up next to him.  Tinted glass concealed the driver as a voice called out through a crack in the window. 
          “The boy is mine!”
          Knowing his chances of outrunning the rig were non-existent, the professor let off the gas as the rig rolled passed him.  After putting a couple hundred yards between them, the tractor locked its brakes as the cab pivoted and the trailer slid sideways, almost jack knifing as it spun to face the professor’s RV again.  The engine growled as the mystery driver gunned the motor and the wheels involuntarily jerked forward and smoked.
          Professor Livingwood smirked and stomped down on the gas.  “Road chicken it is then.”

19 comments:

  1. Ah. I see Prof Livingwood (almost typed Dr. Livingston - Doh!) isn't afraid to mix it up. I'm looking forward to the inevitable confrontation - although, as Sancho Panza would say, whether the rig hits the RV, or the RV hits the rig, it's going to be baaaad for the RV.

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    1. Ha. I like the Sancho Panza reference. I wonder if I could work a lance into the coming scene. Hmmmmmmn....

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  2. What is he thinking?! That semi will plow through the Prof's RV like it was nothing! I like how you set up the situation. Can't wait for the result!

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    1. Let's hope his triple A is paid up. Maybe they'll talk it out. Thanks Patrick!

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  3. Wow! That is some nice description there! Hopefully the professor has a trick up his sleeve. Because, chicken? With a rig? That's no good.

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    1. He is desperate to get back to Sam but chicken with a rig - I don't know what he's thinking - oh yeah, I kinda do.

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  4. What's the name of this movie again? Where's it showing? What?? Oh, right...it's still a WIP. Dang! Exciting stuff!!! Glad I stopped by to read. :)

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    1. And I'm glad you stopped by to comment! They're still tallying the opening weekend figures...and the Oscar for best adapted screenplay goes to...oh, sorry. Wandering Mind Syndrome kicking in.

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  5. Maneuverability vs. speed and weight? Jarn's here, btw at Jarnianconfederation--thought I'd signed up.

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    1. In this corner - the iron butterfly, his opponent - black steel- all it takes us one knockout punch - let's hope the Prof has a sucker punch in him.

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  6. Alright, so clearly, this guy is out to kill the professor...and this is due to wanting the grandson? Some road rage. But the professor is as level-headed as usual. Very interested to see where this goes.

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    1. So I should change that he wakes up in Honolulu and we find out it was all a dream? It was some fun writing here and it's great that everyone seems curious how it turns out. Oh, the pressure is tremendous.

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  7. Yay - chicken! Is this going to end well?? I can't wait to find out :)

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    1. Chicken - it's the other poultry. Did I mention that was my last snippet for this? Doh!

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  8. RV and 18-wheeler road chicken?

    This isn't going to end well.

    I love the action here, and the tension! Can't wait to see the outcome!

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    1. Thanks Ann! It was fun writing and I hope the Prof pulls one out to keep us entertained. I never know where he's going next. Ha.

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  9. I think Livingwood might have a trick or two up his sleeve...

    And I love a good bout of chicken! Great snippet.

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  10. And who doesn't enjoy heading head on into another vehicle with two tons of rolling metal. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Thanks for reading.

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  11. I don't see how this could possibly go wrong. Good luck Professor! My snippet is in its usual spot. jmfilipowicz.com

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