Sometimes the concept comes first. The concept for this was ‘Devils Administrator’. Then, when it comes to secondary characters obviously you have the Grim Reaper and a Vampire. All very simple really. One of my longer stories (almost real book length), it could have probably been even longer and better with a bit more time spent on it, but you know what, I like it as it is, and I hope you do too.
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Lashed – the Devil and Me (free pdf)
A hint of classic Oor Wullie and a smidge of catapult firing, window smashing, Dennis the Menace, I am proud to present Daft Lad and the 5 Hills Challenge. In all honesty it start off as an Oor Wullie story – but DC Thompson didn’t want to buy, I didn’t want to be sued, so I changed the name and here you go – a freebie!
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Rich.
And yet…
…others had worked in darkened rooms before and that bothered him. It’s all been done before, he remarked. Even madness has been exploited and explored. My madness would barely draw applause. Therefore I must stay sane, I must see this thing through. Maybe then I’ll see what I am worth, once I eliminate the sympathy card. Let this be a last day to rank among the greatest of last days. All of the farewell parties and grand finales. Tomorrow I will shine brighter than the brightest star!
I cannot possibly think like this…
I must think differently, I must. My favourite songs don’t chart, and only I give my films rave reviews. But I suppose the songwriters must think like me, the screenwriters. They weren’t just made for me alone. Or maybe they were, yes that’s it, I must see them differently…
…Why aren’t I famous?
I shall see you all tomorrow…
…so goodnight to you all. Good morning America, I shall be glad to talk.
I will waste my talent becoming famous, I will always say. “He wasted his talent becoming famous” others will agree.
I will believe them.
Everyone has an idea in life. Like the one that I had. Only other people call them dreams and get on with their lives.
I didn’t get on with my life, which is how I find myself here…
The Lettermaker points to A
A is the letter of the day
No-one knew what to expect from the new teacher
No-one expected the new teacher
The suit Sir wore was Sir’s credentials
Perhaps his only credentials, how were we to know?
The Lettermaker on his desk
Wooden, square with a big A inside
A loan from the primary school perhaps?
Him too?
Abbot at the back
Yes? Said Abbot at the back
Get O-ver here
Where?
To the front, Abbot at the back
Beside me
(more…)
Sometimes the concept comes first. The concept for this was ‘Devils Administrator’. Then, when it comes to secondary characters obviously you have the Grim Reaper and a Vampire. All very simple really. One of my longer stories (almost real book length), it could have probably been even longer and better with a bit more time spent on it, but you know what, I like it as it is, and I hope you do too.
