"Great 21st Century Novel"

Originally posted by coquette
87. Sheila texted back immediately: Arprt OTW 6 hrs eta

89. Sheila texted back: 3 hrs depart, weather delay

Originally posted by coquette
89. Sheila texted back: 3 hrs depart, weather delay

91. Not a word, I promise. See you soon.

92. Sheila turned to Jimmy, Rob, Karl, Alex, Natasha, Carmen, April and Kylie and said, "He's expecting me and no one else. Don't mention this to anyone else. It's got to be a total secret."

Originally posted by coquette
92. Sheila turned to Jimmy, Rob, Karl, Alex, Natasha, Carmen, April and Kylie and said, "He's expecting me and no one else. Don't mention this to anyone else. It's got to be a total secret."

94. But Sheila had her army and she was ready to make the final moves. "Natahsa, are you ready to join the battle? Are you ready for a promotion? Are you?"

95. Natasha's heart was pounding. This was the biggest moment of her life, to be promoted to the highest officer rank! She would sacrifice herself for the cause! "Yes, Ma'am, I am. I'm ready to serve."

96. With that simple declaration, Sheila gained a comrade, and equal, and together they would overthrow the evil force that was trying to kill their king. The battle would be long and many would fall, but alas, it was time to begin.

97. Little did they know, however, the depths of Doyle's imagination and cruelty. He sent a text message to Ben: Hey, Ben, how about buying a box of 87% Lindt dark chocolates and taking them over to see Sheila and enjoy a nice little afternoon? Feel free to take the time. You deserve it.

98. Sheila wasn't anticipating the interruption in her concentration, just as the exchange with Doyle was about to begin. Ben, and a box of dark chocolates! Other things could wait, afterall.

Originally posted by coquette
98. Sheila wasn't anticipating the interruption in her concentration, just as the exchange with Doyle was about to begin. Ben, and a box of dark chocolates! Other things could wait, afterall.

100. Whatever the rationale, the reality is that a smiling, handsome, debonair, dandy, holding a box of dark chocolates on a warm afternoon is always a welcome sight. Sheila could only sigh and welcome Ben to "join" her for a little afternoon delight.

101. Doyle's forces were ready to strike. The Bishops were hearing confessions, the knights were defending her majesty's honor, the rook walls were impenetrable, and every serf was in the field with pitchforks.

RED HOT PAWN GENERAL FORUM COMMUNITY EXPERIMENT (2008 and 2009)


GREAT 21st CENTURY NOVEL



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"2009: AN UNTITLED CACOPHONY"

(Twenty Five Down/Three to Go)




Chapter One..... 'Orwellian Horns in Traffic'
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Chapter Two..... 'Few Roads Lead Home'
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July 30, 2009