The W.R.I.T.E. Club

[Flying Eagles]

Probably a bit late here, but submissions are due in 12 hours for the Olympics Short Story contest. 10000islands.proboards.com/post/1751072/thread

[Emoticonius]

Aersoldorf and Kortexia as the only other active people remaining I hope you'll consider getting back into things here.

In the meantime, I thought I'd get things going again with the third installment of Totes!

Totes #3 - Shopping

It's been two days now. Just two days and yet it feels like an eternity. To think just two days ago he'd been blown up AND LIVED TO TELL THE TALE! He looked at himself in the mirror and couldn't help but think aloud, "You sure don't look like you were blown up." Turning back to his computer he came to the realization that he had been given a gift! He had an obligation to use this gift for good! But he couldn't just run around hitting people with his backpack. Not looking like he always does at least.



"It's bound to get messy and there's no way my allowance would be able to cover the cost of a damaged car or a hole in the wall. I'll need a disguise." Looking over to his computer he realized something, "I don't need a disguise...I NEED A COSTUME!" The only place in town that sold costumes was Old Man Elm's Nightmare Emporium and it wasn't gonna open for another eight months! Plus there's no way Old Man Elm would have anything that wasn't made of cheap material. Kyle knew he'd need something a little sturdier. He also knew that his budget wasn't exactly limitless. He couldn't afford to get some kinda awesome suit made from a complex material that was both bullet proof and flame resistant like that of The Obsidian Knight, Chiroptera Man or The Man of Titanium, Superb Man.



He'd have to make due with what his savings from work could get him. He had $400. Hardly enough for a state-of-the-art crime fighting costume. Fortunately for him, the internet had an abundance of people with the skills to build something passable and the will to be a bit flexible with the price. So he logged onto Amazoness Dime and spent the next couple hours scouring it for someone offering their services. It took a while but he found someone offering to do just that. Someone with the username "Ambuscade Ant521982." And for the staggering price of...$19.85!? "There must be a zero missing or a misplaced decimal point. He has a lot of glowing reviews. They all say that his attitude is poor but his products are outstanding. For just under $20 though how could he pass it up? So he contacted Ambusace Ant521982.



"Are you sure your listing was correct? High quality costumes for...$19.85?" As if starting a sales pitch, Ambuscade Ant went on a spiel about it, "That's right, my friend! High quality costumes for the amazing price of $19.85! I know it sounds a bit high but I assure you it is worth every penny! With my products you'll be the envy of everyone at Comic Con. Better yet you'll be fighting crime and flying off the shelves faster than The Red Blur!"



Kyle felt a bit awkward at the sound of it. "Fighting crime? Oh no, you're mistaken. I just want a great costume for Halloween. You're such a kidder, Mr. Ant! He he he he." Whatever you say, kid. You do you. And because I'm such a nice guy, I'll take the cash on delivery. I've already talked with the writer and I know your specifications *exactly.* It'll be at your door in six to eight seconds or your money back." Ambuscade Ant ended the call immediately. "Wait, what?" Kyle looked around frantically, "What are you talking about, Mr. Ant?"



He looked out the window. Lo and behold a Redex truck parked in front of the house. Kyle ran downstairs as fast as he could. He couldn't let his mom find out about it. His amazing new career as a crime fighter would be dead on arrival! Lucky for him she was still out buying dog food. He opened the door so fast he nearly startled the driver. "That'll be $19.85. The sender has already paid for shipping." As frantically as he could Kyle handed the driver $20, "Keep the change."



The driver rolled his eyes as the door was slammed in his face, "Oh boy what am I gonna do with this vast fortune you've bestowed upon me?" Kyle hurried back to his room and opened the box like it was Christmas. Much to his surprise there was indeed a high quality crime fighting costume inside. It felt like one anyways. Not that he knew what one felt like. Even more amazing, it was exactly what he had in mind! From the mask resembling a brown paper bag with a grin bigger than you've ever seen all the way to the stretchy yet somehow durable tote bag that at first looks like an ordinary Meal Ticket brand tote bag. but upon being turned inside out it has written on it in big black letters, "Totes!" It closed securely too to prevent objects from falling out of it. It seemed too good to be true. Yet somehow it was definintely true! Now all that's left is to make his debut. But where was he gonna find a crime in his quiet little mountain town? "It's a shame the bombing happened before I got my powers. I could have made my debut there and maybe stopped a bombing at the same time."



As if on queue Kyle's phone received a notification from the police. "Everyone in town must have got it. Let's see here. Please avoid the hospital until otherwise directed. There's been an attack by a person or persons unknown resulting in multiple casualties. Anyone seeking medical attention should report to the Outland High School Gymnasium where a triage station has been established." Kyle ran outside and made his way towards the hospital as quickly as he could. "This is my chance! This is my time! This is Kyle's time! I can't wait!"

[Jabberwocky]

I'm happy to see this thread rejuvenated. TMS will give your writers plenty of public exposure.

[Aersoldorf]

Appreciate the tag but I pretty much only write poetry

[Emoticonius]

Jun 21, 2020 18:29:13 GMT -5 Aersoldorf said:

Appreciate the tag but I pretty much only write poetry

Never been an issue before.
Just came up with a haiku for the apocalypse theme of the new old activity!

Fallout

Wasteland boom

Bathed in searing green glow

Atom bomb, baby!

Also, 100 Tacos to whoever can identify all of the pop culture references in Totes #3. (send your guesses to me via PM)

[whatermelons]

I’m interested.

[Emoticonius]

whatermelons

Welcome aboard! see the first post of the thread for the current activity. XKI's local publication, The Mad Surfer has graciously offered to add our works to their releases. So if at any time you'd rather any of your writings not be included please let Jabberwocky know. And also please give consent for him to add your first work to it when you post it if you so wish it to be.

[Jabberwocky]

whatermelons, just keep me in the loop. If you don't want your offerings published, I will respect your wishes. But, really, what writer doesn't want an audience?

[whatermelons]

I never said I didn’t want my things published. I’d be very happy to let everyone see my work.

[Aersoldorf]

Love the username

[Emoticonius]

Also feel free to brainstorm here if you need to. I'm always up for helping come up with something for someone else's story. ^_^

[Aersoldorf]

So we’re doing apocalyptic stories now?

[Emoticonius]

Jun 27, 2020 7:16:01 GMT -5 Aersoldorf said:

So we’re doing apocalyptic stories now?

Yup.

[Aersoldorf]

I’ll see if my muse will whisper in my ear

[Emoticonius]

For those who might think this has come to a halt, don't worry I haven't forgotten. I'm just researching some scientific stuff for my apocalypse story.

I hope the rest of you haven't forgotten either. ^_^