Today’s Music: Cutting Crew – I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight
Note On Today’s Music: Hey, if you’re gonna go with a cheesy story, you should have a cheesy song to match…
This is not a link back to Reapers With Issues, or the accompanying limerick.
No, this is a completely different link!
This week, the finely fettled folks at Trifecta picked the third definition of the word Death
(3 capitalized : the destroyer of life represented usually as a skeleton with a scythe).
And to make it even M O R E, this also links up with the gloriously fabulous AccordingToMags (Part 1), and the fabulously glorious OldDogNewTits (Part 3) for parts one and three.
Each stands well alone, all three fit well together. (like a trifecta!)(see what I did there?)(hehehe)
So start there, come here, then finish off the triad, as Death takes a holiday! (Or at least tries to…)
Death Takes A Holiday – Part 2
The tall gaunt figure strode across the beach, pale skin reflecting more than his garish teal and orange shorts. Others pulled back, clearing a path for him and his companions to the beachfront.
One companion followed, carrying a large cooler. He showed no discomfort under his robe, snapping gum excitedly with each step. The other companion lagged, his overweight body sweating profusely in the sun.
“Here” boomed the leader, pointing a bony finger.
“You got it Boss”, said the second, snapping his gum.
The first sighed. “It’s our day off, Nausea. No need to call me Boss.”
“Sorry boss”, said Nausea, settling the cooler.
“I got it!” shouted the third. “’I got the motive which is money, and the body which is dead!’ Bet you don’t know that one”.
The gaunt one smiled, a ghastly display of moldy recessed teeth. “In The Heat Of The Night.” He chuckled, a cavernous echoing sound. “Good try, George.”
George laughed. “I’ll stump you one day.”
The cadaverous fellow grinned, pulling out stacks of wood. He twisted and bent, unfolding them against their hinges to form three beautiful Adirondack chairs, which he and his companions fell into with sighs.
“You make these, boss?” asked Nausea, gum snapping.
”Well, carpentry is a hobby. It relieves stress.”
George said “You should see the stuff he made for my Accounting Office!”
They opened the cooler, enjoying cold drinks, snacks, conversation, until a scream disturbed them.
“Oh god!” shrieked a woman. “Harry! My god, he’s had a heart attack!” she wailed over the prone man beside her.
Nausea squinted at the vague outline of a spirit rising slowly. “No rest for guys like us, huh boss?” he asked, rising. His boss reached out, nudging Nausea into his chair. His other hand rose towards the spirit, clenched, and slammed down.
The spirit jerked back into its vessel. Harry coughed, sputtered, and sat up to stare at the trio.
The gaunt man settled in his chair, popping another beer.
“Death is off today.”
Fantastic story. Loved it! More please. 🙂
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Thanks Carrie.
I saw you followed it across, so you got the whole thing!
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Considering how much I dislike the beach when it’s full of tourist, having Death take his vacation there is perfect.
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I feel the same way, Tara. If this had been Death at work, trust me, that beach would have been cleared.
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great … I had more, i lost it,, but great I guess covers it adequately… as always 🙂
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You’re too kind, Lizzie!
I need to sit down and write my half of the next He Said/She Said.
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I thought about answering with a limerick, but no go …. If I ever consider a name change, it could be to Nausea. Meanwhile, like the way you weaved various death-isms into the story. Nice ending. Well done Guapo!
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“A Nauseuas Angle”? Has a nice ring to it.
Thanks Frank!
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I love the lackeys. xD *off to read final part*
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Thank you, Draug. It was a lot of fun to write this with AccordingToMags and OldDogNewTits!
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I’m enjoying this. I’ve already grown fond of Nausea. Nice ending.
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Thanks, Stephanie.
I think Nausea is the breakout star from this series…
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Try and see if Death can take a good long holiday, would you
Guap?
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Wouldn’t that be nice?
Maybe he could nip off some nice remote island, Elyse.
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What fun! Thanks to both of you for letting me play in your sandbox.
Also, I LOVE that Death is kicking back with a cold one. Might I recommend http://rogue.com/beers/dead-guy-ale.php?
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I first had Rogues Dead Guy Ale probably 20 years ago.
I still have the bottle somewhere, ODNT.
Thanks for coming along – this was a lot more fun with the three of us!
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“The spirit jerked back into his vessel”. That line is great. Full of imagery and great conversation between the characters. Thanks for creating them and letting M and I join you!!
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I’m so glad it came up on twitter, Mel.
The three parts together are way beyond anything I could have imagined on my own!
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You’ve provoked all kinds of ideas with “death is off today.” Sounds like a day for some fun and reckless behavior, if you ask me! This is a great idea and a great story. I hope you guys will continue this.
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Thanks Lumdog.
We all got along really well while collaborating. Maybe the magic will strike again…
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Cheesy Song! Not half! Love Nausea as a character. Good stuff.
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If you’re saying it’s not a cheesy song, I’m very worried about you, GfB.
Nausea may need to be developed I think.
As a character, I mean…
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You should worry Guap!
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I loved all three! Well done!
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Thanks Kayjai! It was fun to write with those two.
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Absolutely loved it! You guys were great!
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Thanks whitelady!
I’d really like to see what you would do with these prompts…
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You are so sweet, Guapo! (I went back to work full-time this year, so I’m doing good to get out a post or two in a month!) 🙂
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Congrats! At least when you do post, we can look forward to plenty of tales of the young ‘uns.
I’ll keep an eye out for you in the sphere.
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If the word gets around that Death is off today, there will be lots of mis- and careless behavior. Perfect place for the lot to set up vaca! I’m also growing fond of Nausea! Loved that he grabbed the spirit and threw it back into the vessel. This is really, really fun to read. Off I go!
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Thank you Gina! Hmm…we’re going to have to find a way to get Death’s calendar so we know when he won’t be around.
hehehe
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Ha! AWESOME take, just your intro alone with all the tie ins and links is worthy of victory… Great one Guapo!
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Thanks Marie – I got a little carried away with the links up top.
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Very clever, Guapo. Nice job 🙂
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Thanks so much, Grippy!
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I can just see half chewed cheez doodles at death feet (not to mention sprinkled on his robes) well done!
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As long as his robes cover that hideous bathing suit, cheez doodle crumbs are a small price to pay, Brain.
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This is great!
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Glad you like it Jen!
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I love the idea that death kicks back sometimes. Your writing is so colorful and full of imagery!
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Thanks Asplenia.
Sometimes I’m very surprised I can translate what’s in my head to what I write.
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Aha! Death seems like a pretty decent guy. George and Nausea seem like they get along well too. That’s makes all the difference in job satisfaction. I just hope somebody remembered to bring the sunscreen! Well done EG!
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Leave it to you to see the bright side in being Death, Linda
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the three part tale was lots of fun! enjoyed it!
♥
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Thanks so much, Heart. Really glad we were able to work it out the way we did!
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Damn…I just realized that you my friend are a VERY good writer…
xx
Sooz
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Thanks Sooz. But I have to admit – I cheat.
(I use spell check.)
(Sometimes.)
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Well…That make 2 of us except I HAVE to use it as I suck at spelling, always did after my third grade spelling B championship. Hehehehehe.
xx
Sooz
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That was really great! I also enjoyed reading the othe two parts. Fun project.:+)
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Glad you liked them, Starla. According To Mags and Old Dog New Tits are really talented,
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I love the collaboration here. You guys work really well together. That picture is absolutely perfect. Nice job, El Guapo!!
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Thanks Trifecta. Hey, if you’re worried it’s ok – we’ll happily split first place three ways! 😉
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Nice one! Can death take a long one?
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