Friday, 15 March 2013

SFFS



Another snippet from Chapter 3 of Firstborn. Enjoy. (The final line is the build up to a punchline in the next snippet. That way you get to look forward to the final part of Chapter 3( next week) with anticipation of either a really good joke or a major fail. Either way you'll be entertained.)





I glanced at the door and wondered who it might be. I had just come back from a job for the police and I was certain that I had no more appointments for the day. In fact, I had not put the OPEN sign up yet. The doorbell rang and Amaymon hissed, glaring at the door intently, as if forcing his yellow orbs the see through the door. I wouldn't have been surprised if he could as he has many abilities I knew nothing about. I knew his reactions to clients even before they stepped foot into my office. Hissing and glaring were sure signs that whoever it was, Amaymon did not approve of them. Chances were that I wouldn't like them, either. So with a grunt of effort I got up and made for the door.

“Let’s see what pest the universe is plaguing me with now,” I said, smiling at my own wit.
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12 comments:

  1. T. M. Hunter16 March 2013 at 04:38

    Beware people who are this early...trust me, I should know. Interesting snippet.

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    1. Unknown16 March 2013 at 07:37

      Yeah. No one should dare penetrate my wall of solitude until the afternoon. And even then, be quick about it

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  2. Patrick Stutzman16 March 2013 at 07:34

    Let me guess. It's a giant cockroach selling bug spray.

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    1. Unknown16 March 2013 at 07:35

      If only it were that simple. But no, it's not. Erik hasn't suffered nearly enough yet

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  3. TK Toppin16 March 2013 at 08:39

    Ooo! I know who it is, I know!! Okay, I won't say. Fun snippet as always!!

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    1. Unknown16 March 2013 at 09:14

      Thank you. So cool to have you enjoy the snippets even if you know the punchline or the end of the story

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  4. S.A. Check16 March 2013 at 09:01

    Cat visitor radar! Cool set up and vibe for the office. Loved the last line - who can't relate to that sentiment.

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    1. Unknown16 March 2013 at 09:13

      It's what I say every time the phone rings

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  5. Sue Ann Bowling16 March 2013 at 12:43

    He's obviously not expecting a friend.

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  6. Anonymous16 March 2013 at 13:55

    Great snippet... and I am so looking forward to next week. With a line like that, the universe *must* be listening. And ready to lay the smackdown!

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  7. Starr O'Hara17 March 2013 at 11:41

    Don't you hate those days when the universe doesn't even give you time to recuperate from your work with the police before it starts plaguing you with visitors who don't pass muster with your talking cat?!

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  8. Anonymous19 March 2013 at 19:55

    Great last line! Especially him smiling at his own wit. I find I've done that many times. It's like an accomplishment.

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