Where you write “an ambulance is on it’s way,” you don’t need the apostrophe in “its.” I almost feel bad for the operator, after Jeremy’s verbal assault. But they probably get calls like that all the time.
I’m still loving the way the dialogue is so powerful that you almost want to laugh to shield yourself from the emotional connection to what’s really behind it. Well constructed tension, so far here.
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Jeremy got himself up and stumbled toward the closest pay phone, which was nearly a block away, to call an ambulance. Since s…
I have an education in Radio Broadcasting, a career as a Musician, and an interest in Juggling. My grasp of standard English isn’t amazing, but I’m working on it.
The plan, right now, is to write at least one ficlet a day, while trying to vary the genre and style of the scenes I write as much as possible.
Although I like the idea of a series, the idea of a single moment being captured and abandoned is more exciting to me than laying down a connecting sequence of scenes… but I’m doing some sequels anyway!
I love feedback and comments, and I would love for you to add to scenes I’ve written if you should feel so led.
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LISTEN! Songs of the Week (June 22-28; 2008) Sunday – Cowboys by Counting Crows Monday – Misread by Kings of Convenience Tuesday – Sentimental Heart by She & Him Wednesday – Pity and Fear by Death Cab for Cutie Thursday – Hands Away by Interpol Friday – Saturday -
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The clouds all yelped loudly
Posted 2 months ago
The clouds all yelped loudly
Posted 2 months ago
The clouds all yelped loudly
Posted 2 months ago
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