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A Fine Line
Dropping the bouquet of roses, her agent smiled toothily. "How are you today?"
"Miserable," said Jane. She sneezed and grabbed a tissue. Eyes watering, she glared at her. "Sick all day, and you won’t get me out of my contract." She plucked the card from the flowers. "'Best wishes.' Ha!"
The agent backed away. "I've made you an appointment with the acupuncturist. He said he could re-direct your chi to eliminate your allergies."
Jane ground her teeth. "You know damn well what causes 'em and what'll stop them, and it doesn't involve needles." Swiveling in her chair, she grabbed a notebook. Flipping it open, she tossed it at her agent. "Read that."
"I'm sure there's a more reasonable explanation--"
"Read it!"
The agent sighed. "'Damien, his eyes alight with lust, reached for Miranda with trembling hands.' I think it's a fine line. A little over-the-top, but--"
"ACHOO!" Jane sneezed explosively then waved triumphantly. "See! See!"
Folding her arms, the agent glowered. "For the last time, you are not allergic to your romance novels."
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Hah! What a great MC, a lot of character building in a little space.
One thing-I was a little confused as to whether she was editing or writing the books. The former makes more sense, but the latter is more amusing, I think. It tickles me to think of someone being tormented by their own creation. |
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Comment by: karjon Online- 2008-08-08 14:13
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It's a wee bit adverb heavy, Niccole - I think you could lose at least a couple of them.
I wonder how the ER counter got this to 206 words? It's exactly 175 in ms word. Odd.
Anywya, yes, adverbs aside,I love the idea of being allergic to having to write trashy romance novels.
Thanks for the read and the smiles.
Cheers
Karen |
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hahahaha, what a marvelous snapshot. I've never actually read one- I think I'm allergic too. preventative measure, you know...
this is altogether well written. It flows well, makes sense; a breath of comedy. thank you :) |
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| I burst out into laughter when I read the last sentence. What an awsome ending. I think I would be allergic to romance novels too :) |
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Comment by: phillmag Online- 2008-08-06 19:33
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| Funny story, well written. I've often complained that I'm allergic to work but everyone just laughs. |
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