MWE, Monday Writing Essential - December 31,...

Shoulda, coulda, didn't make it in 2012

Okay, Greg. Assuming your cats have clean boxes, I figured I should respond to your prompt. I wasn't going to post this story and I didn't do it last year, but you said to "get crack'n". So, with a new year and your rather blunt egging me on, here it is. (Yes I cheated again - two prompts in one). Your cat boxes are clean, aren't they?

The poor disappointed devil

The devil was so excited by the gift the demon had promised him. Imagine his disappointment when the demon appeared at the devil's birthday party with nothing to offer.

The devil, in his rage and flowing lava tears, screeched at the little demon. "You promised me that bluebird's soul."

"I am sorry, your lowness. I was the highest bidder for the marplot's soul, but the bluebird tricked me and I had to give it back. I forgot to limit my bid to the life of her mortal body."

"There are no returns allowed in Hades. You, demon, have been a great disappointment since you arrived here. You are no longer welcomed here." With that, the devil ousted the little demon, sending him onto the streets of Nome, Alaska, causing global warming.

The little bluebird, with her soul intact and having overheard the devil decided to travel to find her demon. He will owed her. He owed her for eternity and must grant her every wish, or so she thought. On her way searching for the demon, she had some fun as a poltergeist, but soon tired of it as most mortals saw right through her.

When at last she found the demon, her disappointment was overwhelming as was the demons. The marplot's because the demon no longer had the power to grant her wishes and the demon because he was freakin cold.

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If the evil doom sayers are right about global warming, then this may be a true story.

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MWE:

This week's challenge: what would have been or should have been.

It is New Year's Eve. What could be a better time to hash out what should have been and what would have been had we done this or that. Well, don't find yourself with a would-have-been essay next week. Get crack'n.

FWE Challange: The prompt for FWE for 12/28/2012, in the absence of our new mom Andrea, is disappointment. Be certain to include “FWE-Disappointment” in your title, tag with FWE, and post to Gather Writing Essential.

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Larry H. Jan 1, 2013, 5:15pm UTC

they have to go back and fine page two telling the world will end in 2195

Pam Brittain Jan 1, 2013, 5:23pm UTC

Larry, I haven't yet heard about 2195. What's supposed to happen then?

Larry H. Jan 1, 2013, 5:38pm UTC

world is ending,

Pam Brittain Jan 1, 2013, 5:54pm UTC

Again? Oh my. :) Well, maybe it takes that long for the little demon to overheat the earth.

Larry H. Jan 1, 2013, 5:56pm UTC

that could be the reason..

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Larry H. Jan 1, 2013, 5:16pm UTC

like your story...

Pam Brittain Jan 1, 2013, 5:24pm UTC

Thanks, Larry.

Larry H. Jan 1, 2013, 5:34pm UTC

what?

Larry H. Jan 1, 2013, 5:36pm UTC

I don't know what I am saying

Pam Brittain Jan 1, 2013, 5:54pm UTC

Doesn't matter. You make me smile.

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JOHN BECK Jan 1, 2013, 5:48pm UTC

Well done, Pam. Thanks for taking the FWE-Disappointment challenge.

Pam Brittain Jan 1, 2013, 5:55pm UTC

Are you disappointed? Thanks, John. You are great with your challenges. do you know if Greg's cat boxes are clean?

JOHN BECK Jan 1, 2013, 7:49pm UTC

I don't do cat boxes.

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Vj McMullan Jan 1, 2013, 7:28pm UTC

I'm glad the bluebird tricked the demon nice and refreshing.

Pam Brittain Jan 1, 2013, 7:48pm UTC

Thank you so much, Vj. I almost feel sorry for those guys because I pick on them a lot.

Happy New Year and I hope this year brings you much joy.

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Sonia M. Jan 1, 2013, 9:57pm UTC

Well, the little bluebird certainly has a way about her...too bad that even with all her wiles the demon no longer had the power to give her her every wish...

Pam Brittain Jan 2, 2013, 11:41am UTC

Yes, I guess I'll have to find another way to get those wishes, but I don't think it'll be an auction this time. I think they're on to me.

Sonia M. Jan 2, 2013, 3:05pm UTC

LOL

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Bernard C. Jan 2, 2013, 5:34am UTC

Hades, demons, devils and evil ones with a bluebird stuck in the middle - interesting set of parameters

Thank you for sharing and submitting to
The Surreal Circus.

Pam Brittain Jan 2, 2013, 11:42am UTC

If Larry's right about 2195, that's going to be one very hot bluebird stuck in the middle.

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KittyKutabare aka Candy Pole Jan 2, 2013, 6:36am UTC

Thanks for sharing in the Triple Name Club.

Pam Brittain Jan 2, 2013, 11:43am UTC

Thanks for letting me and for dropping by.

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Angela A. Jan 2, 2013, 12:42pm UTC

Oh darn, no wishes for you!

Pam Brittain Jan 2, 2013, 5:50pm UTC

I knew you'd be sad for me.

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elizabeth evans Jan 2, 2013, 6:47pm UTC

Too funny!

Pam Brittain Jan 2, 2013, 7:22pm UTC

Thanks, elizabeth.

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Sheila Deeth Jan 9, 2013, 8:31pm UTC

Very cool, or warming, or something. I enjoyed it.

Pam Brittain Jan 9, 2013, 8:39pm UTC

Thanks. Chuckle.

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sarah leanne Feb 4, 2013, 3:15pm UTC

"Most mortals saw right through her" - very clever..this was very funny...This write is something I wish I came up with..Can you send me some articles of yours that are of fiction? Send it to either my email or gather..I am using my phone, my laptop cord seeems to have been chewed by a canine like animal.but i do not own a canine?? So it must be my kitten..doesnt make sense..

I really liked this..As short as this was..I had a smile on my face the whole time...I need to learn how to write this short and it be a success..

Pam Brittain Feb 4, 2013, 7:53pm UTC

Sarah, I can't tell you how much this means to me. There is one that you might enjoy, but like you've said, I've posted a bunch of stuff, so I won't weigh you down with my silly stories. I try to get a laugh from the audience - that's what keeps me going.

Here's the link to the one I hope you like and one that I've submitted to Twisted Shorties II. It's Catlin. Hope you like it.

Bummer about the cat, but I love cats. :)

Pam Brittain Feb 4, 2013, 8:04pm UTC

Oh, did you get my print screen how to instructions on setting your preferences?

sarah leanne Feb 4, 2013, 8:12pm UTC

I cant really open a big file but yes..I will look at it as soon as my cord comes in..I rescued that kitten his name is Poe..His eyes were really infected when I foun him..it is sad the eye lids were eaten up by the infection so he blinks with his bottom lids(they go p to meet the top instead of the top to the bottom)..but he is so cute..like a chineese cat i would think LOL..oh and sooo spoiled now..he eats like 4-6 times a day..he likes to throw his litter out of his box and then he sits in it ..Every time i lay down i start stressing..i jst know he is upto no good..but I wouldnt trade him for anything..I think he is a dog trapped in a cats body...carries his toys in his mouth and hides them ha

Pam Brittain Feb 4, 2013, 8:34pm UTC

You and Greg should compare notes.

sarah leanne Feb 4, 2013, 8:36pm UTC

i sent you my best shorty..it makes my heart heavy..hits home..its a tragedy..i hope you grasp it..

Pam Brittain Feb 6, 2013, 8:07pm UTC

It was awesome.

Pam Brittain Feb 6, 2013, 8:10pm UTC

I think you should submit it for TSII. I also have a thought. I might post a challenge that this story would meet, but I would need your words for the challenge. Write a short story about a historical event (real or fiction) about ... - again your words.

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