Fictional Kevin (of the Irish Rap Battle fame) and I have decided to collaborate on a novella. Since we are writing alternate chapters, I manipulated him into starting so I had the last word. Muah! I hope you enjoy it! Also, if anything happens to me during or shortly after this business, I guarantee you it was Kevin. Don’t buy that flimsy alibi for one minute.
Dr. Meg and I are writing a little novella we hope you will enjoy and keep you in suspense. I’m writing the first chapter, she will write and second and so on. We’ll post a chapter a week. Anxious to hear your comments and feedback.
A disclaimer: If someone murders Meg during the writing of this piece it will not be me. That weekend I have an iron-clad alibi. – Kevin
Chapter 1 – Seduction
Victims had to be seduced.
David Twichell’s thoughts had been informed by that idea. If he were going to write compelling prey, they had to be seduced. Not to the bed, to the slaughter.
Like most aspiring writers in the 21st century, David had a blog. He used a pen name, of course, hiding his “real” identity. That’s where he met Mel.
Melody Rivers was a writer with a blog as well. Three books to her name, all…
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Amazing writing! I don’t believe I have ever read a piece more compelling, thought provoking, poignant. I would use the word “brilliant” but it doesn’t come close to the praise this deserves. I am simultanously captivated and terrified. Someone call Mr. Pulitzer. Truly Kevin is an American Treasure.
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Get off my blog, weirdo!
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Waco calls me that as well. I take it as a term of endearment.
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Already hooked. Looking forward to the next exciting chapter! (And I’ve put the authorities on alert, Meg!)
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Oh it’s going to be fun! I think. Or I will regret it for the rest of my life. 😀
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You might not have long to regret it…
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Because it’s going to go downhill fast or because I’ll be dead? Hmm?
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Thanks!
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Commented over on Kevin’s, too, but I love this – the story so far and the whole idea of alternating chapters!
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We aren’t telling each other what we’re going to write either, which gives us both the power to redirect with each chapter. It’s either going to be great or a big mess! 😀
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I love it! No matter how it turns out, it will be entertaining!
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I agree! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Should I wait until I mix up that delicious sounding drink before reading this? 😀
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Haha! Not for this chapter! I can’t guarantee you won’t need one in the future!
Feeling better, I hope?
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Well, I’ll have a supply ready for subsequent chapters then. I’m feeling a little better. Thanks for asking! You know, more funding needs to be poured into the study of Manflu. It’s a terrible affliction. 😀
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Oh brother! Now, I’m beginning to think you’re exaggerating the whole thing to get our sympathy! You guys are such sissies when you get sick! 😉
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Exaggerate? Pffft. I *almost* had a temperature today. *cough, sniffle* See? This is serious business!
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Cue the violins, you might be dying! 😀
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Now you understand the gravity of the situation. 😀
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Hang on, I’m arranging a pity party. You’re the guest of honor!
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I’ll take my Nyquil, toddy, and my guitar. 😀
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Ha! Perfect, Sandra can sing and I’ll bartend! 🙂
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Deal! Can I write the words, though? I’m sure the world will want to hear of my manflu. 😀
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I’m laughing so hard right now I can’t think of a witty comeback for that! 😀 😀 😀
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😀 It’s the nyquil’s impact on my brain.
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What’s my excuse? I haven’t been drinking! I should be more on my game!
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It was a combination of my illness and medication that you weren’t prepared for. 😀
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Maybe we should alert the CDC. I would hate for this Manflu to become an epidemic. I hope you’ve taken appropriate precautions.
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I was thinking of doing that earlier. However, I think that maybe a more expedient way of shedding light on this topic is to inject this matter into the debates of both national parties. I’ll vote for whomever fixes me. 😀
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You realize you’re risking deportation by the Donald…. 😀
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It’s a risk worth taking. 🙂
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Wow, that sounds pretty desperate. Maybe it is serious!
The autocorrect keeps wanting to change Manflu to Manful. 😀
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Haha! Autocorrect is the devil!
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So exciting! I can’t wait to read more!
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Next Friday!
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Thank you, Cassandra.
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Great writing. This is going to be interesting.
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Thanks, Andrew! It’s going to stretch my abilities, I think. Not my usual genre. Then again, I can twist this tale any way I want!
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Haha I am sure you can face the challenge. I AM SO ANXIOUS TO SEE.
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I’m making notes as we speak! Muahahaha!
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