{Tiggerstripn2 Challenge} Gonna' Make An Actor Out Of Me

by THX 0477

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“Five minutes to curtain, Mr. Ebbins,” the nervous stage hand called through the door. I try to breathe.

Staring at my own reflection amongst the glaring bulbs, only a few burnt out, I told myself, “You can do this. No one knows. How could they know? You can do this.”

I nervously double-checked the stage make-up. My costume was all in place. This was such a long way from Xenia, OH. And to think, only two weeks ago I was a humble farm kid who’d never seen the good side of a stage. One week later I’m faking credentials to fill in for a guy I hit with a car. How hard could it be?

“Two minutes to curtain!” came the frantic cry from the hallway. I bolted for the bathroom and barfed like I’ve never barfed before. I never should have taken those pills. To be honest, I never should have accepted a ride from that tall baritone woman with manly jawline. We all make mistakes. It’s only human.

“Curtain, people! Places!” I dab at the corners of my mouth and stagger out. The show must go on!

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Average Reader Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5

  1. {Tiggerstripn2 Challenge} Gonna' Make An Actor Out Of Me

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 10 months ago

    One week later I’m faking credentials to fill in for a guy I hit with a car. is the line to use. That’s not my first choice, but I think it lends itself to, well, ficlets not involving crossdressing.

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    Mistress Elsha Hawk's Buddy Icon Mistress Elsha Hawk

    Posted 10 months ago

    good use of my barfing line! love your line idea, too!

  3. {Tiggerstripn2 Challenge} Gonna' Make An Actor Out Of Me

    SKermitgorf's Buddy Icon SKermitgorf

    Posted 10 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    To be honest, I never should have accepted a ride from that tall baritone woman with manly jawline. < that is the line i’d have wanted to use. thats a funny line! great ficlet, loved the setting.

  4. {Tiggerstripn2 Challenge} Gonna' Make An Actor Out Of Me

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 10 months ago

    Well, it’s not like we can enforce rules, so if someone wants to use a different line, more power to you!

  5. {Tiggerstripn2 Challenge} Gonna' Make An Actor Out Of Me

    .:band baby:.'s Buddy Icon .:band baby:.

    Posted 10 months ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    this really good. i love the theme.

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    The Ghost in the Machine's Buddy Icon The Ghost in the Machine

    Posted 10 months ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Tried 2 use ur line THX idk how it went, tho lol
    nice job

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