You change tense in that third paragraph there. I think you meant “moved” instead of “move.” Other than that, I did enjoy this, especially the first line.
Thanks for the comments, and the edit there. It was “moved,” but me and the “d”-key were having a fight…something about me drinking too much and not working hard enough, I told it that it didn’t do the dishes enough…so it went to its mothers for the day. Silly d-key.
Great story that really got me interested in the character. “Zeiss-Ikon eyes” I remember reading a story in Omni magazine years ago where the characters all wanted Zeiss-Ikon eyes. I don’t remember the name of the story but that reference has always stuck in my memory.
i always threaten the d if it doesnt act right i’ll switch it with the squiggly line key that gets its attention, the squiggley line key is like the minor leagues for keys the d she be happy he is in the show.
Plenty of little hints dropped in here – and great imagery. You know, not that I know what getting high is like, but I would assume that it was well-described in this.
I’ve always been an avid (dare I say: OBSESSED) reader, and started writing fiction somewhere around 5th or 6th grade. I read approximately 3 or 4 books a month, so new material is always a must!
I’ve written for a long time now, although the novel I started in high school has never gotten past the first draft stage. Over the last four years, I’ve fallen out of the habit of writing and I’m looking to ramp that up again.
I’m going to insert a shameless plug for my father. Jim Laughter and Victor J. Bretthauer recently published Escape to Destiny, and his book (and oncoming series) is available on tatepublishing.com!
Music You Should Try: The Dears, No Cities Left Sia, lots of albums…great voice.
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Bagman: a Cyberpunk series in the first-person narrative from different points of views. This series is rated Mature for drug-use, language, violence and strong sexual references. 30471 (in progress)
The Gerideon Chronicles: An experiment in writing in a classical style reminiscent of Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte D’Arthur.30988 (in progress)
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