Friday, May 17, 2013

ScienceFictionFantasySatPost


          


          It’s another Saturday ripe with Science Fiction and Fantasy goodness.  Thanks for checking in on my latest snippet from one of my current WIP, Myth-In-Law.  We’re in the middle of a game of road chicken between Sam’s wayward grandfather, the ever animated Professor Livingwood and a blackened eighteen wheeler with dubious intentions.  I’ve been stretching this scene out for a few weeks but it has been so much fun posting that I can’t stop.  I hope you enjoy and as always, please leave a few comments after reading – I appreciate the feedback.  Make sure you stop over at ScienceFictionFantasySaturday.blogspot.com and read snippets from all of the great writers over there.  Twitter tag #SFFSat.  You’ll be glad you did.  Enjoy!         

          The semi’s air horns blared, flames shooting from the tops of the exhaust pipes mounted on either side of the cab.  The twisted version of a child’s stuffed toy trapped in the monster’s grill ramped its stubbed arms up and down, thrusting like a mad skier fleeing an avalanche as it bore down on its mark.   
          Professor Livingwood gripped the steering wheel with his left hand low, ready for the pending evasive action - seven seconds.  The tractor trailer’s horn howled against the wind and he could feel its rage through his windshield - six seconds.  The old girl was going to make it, another notch in their continued adventure - five seconds.  Gliding into the opposite lane, he watched the rig mirror his move to give him some extra space - four seconds.
          The pop under the engine compartment was unmistakable.  The professor watched from the side mirror as the rubber carnage that was his front tire scattered along the highway behind him. 
          The RV jerked to his left and the Prof looked back through the windshield as death closed
in on him.  He crossed his arms over his head, bracing for impact, and said, “I’m sorry, Sam,”

14 comments:

  1. Looks like destiny didn't want him evading the game of chicken after all...nice snippet. Especially enjoyed the twisted children's toy in the grill.

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    1. I did get a little fixated on Mr. Cuddles but I felt a kinship to him as well. Ha. Thanks for commenting.

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  2. Like I said before: when IS the movie coming out? Haha! Great action scene! Lots of tension!!

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    1. Ha. Thanks TK! Maybe I'll do a casting call for it? Who would play Mr. Cuddles?

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  3. Noooooooooooooo!

    Um. Er. What I meant was: Nice snippet. Great action. Pulled me right in and kept me there!

    The prof better not be dead.

    Not that I'm emotionally involved with the characters or anything. ;)

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    1. Wow. Thanks! And that's all I can really ask for. As far as the prof's well being...well, we'll see.

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  4. So vivid, I was right there in the RV with the Prof. Love the simile of the toy in the grill - it didn't throw me out of the story, which so many of them do, so well done. I can just see this is going to end in flames and burning metal. :-(

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    1. Thanks, Laurel. Things do look pretty bleak. Since everyone seems to enjoy him so much, I may need to give Mr. Cuddles a recurring role.

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  5. You killed the professor!?!? NOT COOL!

    I'm not going to cry. I swear.

    Bring him back, dammit!

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    1. I'm just following Disney protocol - kill off at least one adult. Maybe he has one last trick up his sleeve? Maybe not. How's that for non-committal? Ha. Thanks, I think - as long as you don't virtual smack me.

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  6. He's not dead yet, but that's a definite cliff-hanger.

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    1. Tune in next week for the exciting conclusion...and don't forget to visit the concession stand on your way out.

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  7. That's a serious cliff-hanger. Great tension. Wow. Worth a lot of re-reading.

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    1. Thanks, J.M. Let's hope the prof has something to pull out of his hat...hopefully not Mr. Cuddles (and that will be my last Mr. Cuddles reference). Always appreciate the comments!

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