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Everyone had their own pre-conceived notions of how to get
rid of a ghost. Maxx heard them all, séances, sprinkle salt along the door,
burn sage, hire a bunch of meddling kids, craft some pottery together. He’d
probably find it all funnier if he actually believed in any of it.
Maxx pulled a long metal rod from his bag. Standing next to
the couple, he pushed a switch on the base, holding it over his head. The staff
hummed and vibrated like a radioactive tuning fork sending palpable energy out
into the air around the room. Maxx swung it over their heads as they both
instinctively ducked. They were like two kids watching their first fireworks
display and Maxx was the guy lighting the wicks. He read the digital display on
the club’s handle.
Satisfied, Maxx brushed his hand through his spiked hair,
trying to express some fake concern. “You’ve definitely got a presence here.
Readings are off the charts.”
Pulling a notepad from his tactical
vest, he scribbled down some notes. Maxx drew a smiley face with a frown and
tears streaming down both cheeks. Underneath his sketch he wrote Travis.
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I like the phrase"radioactive tuning fork" - very evocative! The fact Maxx wears a tactical vest rather suggests he expects the presence to be a real threat...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter - I kinda liked that phrase myself. Maxx is a professional, so he has to dress the part - a professional what remains to be seen.
DeleteThis excerpt is freaking hilarious! From the opening line about hiring meddling kids and making pottery to the smiley face, I was laughing out loud. Great job!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the best time to throw in a little comedy - in the middle of a crisis. If I can get a "Lol", then I like to think I'm doing something right. Thanks, Patrick!
DeleteFunny and mysterious. What will he do next? Burn the paper to vanquish the ghost?
ReplyDeleteWe can't make it something that simple, can we? Maxx has a flair for the dramatic. He has something much more theatrical in store for Travis and Debbie.
Delete"Meddling kids!" Bwahahahaha!! Tongue is firmly in cheek. I am thoroughly enjoying this book!
ReplyDeleteOtherwise known as "The Old Man Jenkins Effect". This was a fun scene to write. I'm really glad you're enjoying it so much - and thanks for all the support!
Delete"Bunch of meddling kids" made me chuckle aloud. Fun snippet.
ReplyDeleteThanks, T.M. - that's one of those line that you can't help but be proud of.
DeleteI liked the 'hire a bunch of meddling kids'. :P
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love Scooby-Doo? I mean, really.
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