Comments on 'The Following Ficlet Takes Place Between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM'*8:45:56 PM*
"Why do _I_ have to go?" Arnold whined.
"Because Tony told me to do it, and now I'm telling you," Sarah said, disinterested.
"Why can't you do it?"
"Because I'm your supervisor."
Sarah tossed Arnold the key to her bike lock. "Take my ride. Make sure no one sees you. Set the machine and come back."
Arnold started to leave the coffee shop. He reached the door and turned around.
"But what if I run into a cougar?" he asked.
"Don't be ridiculous," Sarah said.
*8:51:37 PM*
The intersection was completely taped off, as forensics investigators worked the scene, measuring tire tracks, taking samples and photos.
Randall walked the line, looking for a way in, but each time he ducked under the tape a uniformed officer pushed him back.
"You have to let me in!" Randall demanded, flashing his credentials. "One of my people was taken, I need to conduct my own investigation."
The officer ignored him.
Then Randall saw it. It was on the ground, just inside the perimeter.2008-08-09T02:24:55Zhttp://ficlets.com/feed/story/29876Comment on The Following Ficlet Takes Place Between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM<p>“What if I run into a cougar?” Nice!<br />I wonder what this <em>it</em> is? Cliffhanger! Arg!</p>http://ficlets.com/stories/29876?basename=855122008-08-09T02:24:55Zg2 (la pianista irlandesa)http://ficlets.com/authors/spanishpiano701Comment on The Following Ficlet Takes Place Between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM<p>Great job on Arnold’s character and the crime scene is a hilarious visual as this kid doggedly stays in character.</p>http://ficlets.com/stories/29876?basename=611552008-05-09T14:19:37ZTHX 0477http://ficlets.com/authors/thx_0477Comment on The Following Ficlet Takes Place Between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM<p>Almost exactly what I nearly published last night, except yours is funnier and makes more sense. Great continuation!</p>http://ficlets.com/stories/29876?basename=611502008-05-09T14:00:34Zthebetweenspacehttp://ficlets.com/authors/thebetweenspace