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“The
Creature from the Black Lagoon.”
“Shut
up, Gina. Not funny.”
“That
gate can't hold it. It can crawl out of the canal...”
“Shut
up! Why the hell I got you for a partner ?”
“I'm
joking, Ahmed.”
“Sixteen
people missing without a trace. Blood everywhere. How can you joke?”
Because
if I don't, I'll scream.” Gina shivered. “Did you dust those rock
sculptures?”
“I...Shit,
was that a ripple in the water? Hey! Relax! I was joking.”
“That's
why we're partners, Ahmed. No one else could stand our sense of
humor.”
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Dear Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Ahmed and Gina are meant for each other. Something tells me it's not all jokes in this story. Tense and spooky. Welcome to Friday Fictioneers.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Great characterisation, that leaves he reader with a smile despite their desperate situation.
ReplyDeleteThat was a fun take, Jennifer. I'm thinking those two have been buddies for a long time to tease each other like that.
ReplyDeleteNow whether or not there is something sinister afoot...
It takes a certain kind of person and sense of humour to do that job. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteA devoted couple beneath the surface I'm sure! Delightful
ReplyDeleteHorror can be funny, and this truly is. Good job.
ReplyDeleteYou've characterised your two main characters nicely, so that we smile even as we shudder at the blood...
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