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back to another Science Fiction Fantasy Saturday - a place where fans of their
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fine authors. Oh yeah, I post on here too sometimes. This week, I’m still
posting from my new novel, Maxx Fragg, V.P.I.
Maxx and Tane just came face to face with the spectral intruder in
Travis and Debbie’s apartment and they’re in full ghost-hunting mode – kinda.
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“Get ready,” Maxx said as he dropped to one knee and took
aim.
Tane mimicked his friend’s lead and answered, “Eady and rable.”
Maxx sneered as he fired. A stream of blue energy spewed
from the nozzle, splattering against the wall next to the ghost. Tane fired the
same pressurized current and watched as it exploded against the ceiling. The
rampaging wraith darted between the beams and soared over the terrified couple,
disappearing through a door leading into the kitchen.
Maxx raised a finger to his lips.
He pushed Tane towards the door. Cabinets slammed and an
alarm chimed as something exploded. Smoke billowed out into the living room and
Maxx swore he smelled burned popcorn. The ghost shrieked as something white poured
from beneath the door, soaking the carpet.
“This is bad, folks,” Maxx said. “It’s
hungry, and I don’t think it’s looking for a pot pie.” He nudged Tane’s
shoulder. “What are you waiting for? Get in there.”
Tane
ain’t afraid of no ghost. It only gets worse from here. Wait until they break
out…the condiments. I hoped you like it.
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and see you in seven!
Something tells me the only cooking we can expect in that kitchen is going to be fried ghost! This is good - I'm enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter. Sorry for the late responses. Been a busy week. Fried ghost? What kind of dipping sauce goes with that?
DeleteNo pot pie? What a pity.
ReplyDeleteI'm building up to the pot pie. I'm trying to build suspense.
DeleteI can almost smell the burnt popcorn (a true tragedy). I wouldn't want to have to clean up after this ghost ^^;;
ReplyDeleteNow there's a novel idea - what about the poor smuck who's stuck with the clean up duties after all fun? No glory, just goo.
DeleteHopefully their house ends up in better shape than the hotel's grand ballroom in Ghostbusters...just saying. :-)
ReplyDeleteThere's only two of them, so they should only be able to accomplish half the damage.
DeleteNot the condiments! I ain't cleaning up after no ghost. Wait, that sounds familiar... :P
ReplyDeleteDid you channel your inner Ray Parker Jr? Now, we not only have a whole new idea thanks to Megan but theme music to boot ala Pippa? The sequel is practically writing itself.
DeleteUgh! I hate the smell of burnt popcorn. That ghost has to go.
ReplyDeleteThere really is a tragic quality to it isn't there, Patrick. For sooth, the wasted buttery goodness.
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