Writers Forum - WritingForums.com Home Rules FAQ Members Groups Calendar Gallery Search
» Sign Up «

Welcome to Writing Forums, one of the fastest growing writing communties on the web.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and photo galleries. By joining our free community you will be able to talk with other writers, get feedback on your work to improve your writing skills, discuss ideas, share tips & tricks, network and make friends!

Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact support.
  Search Forums
Lit.Org - Bootcamp for writers. Post your work and other writers review it, it's that easy.

Advanced Search



Go Back   Writers Forum - WritingForums.com > Creativity > Short Stories
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Short Stories Short Stories, usually between 500 and 2000 words.

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 05-05-2005, 12:40 AM   #1
Prolific Writer
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Iowa
Gender: Male
Posts: 238
Danny77
The Big Three

Alright, a little background info first. I live a small town, and a while back 4 pro wrestlers stopped at a gas station and needed directions. Well of course this was huge news for such a small town and the next day it was a big article in the paper. Well the paper didnt cover the story truthfully, and little did they know I was hiding behind the potato chips, and here I present to you what realy happened....

The Big Three

It was a warm November day. The sun was out, and mystery was in the air. But nobody in the small town of Maquoketa was prepared for what monumentus event this day had in store.
Early afternoon, at Dicks gas station, everything was fine and dandy. The cashier gazed out the window, staring aimlessly at the customers, or lack there of. Across the parking lot, the cashier could see a couple of kids pushing each other down a hill and laughing.
All of a sudden, a big black SUV pulled up. Out came a tall and very strongly built man. The cashier didn’t recognize the person, however she still knew this wasn’t your average Joe blow.
“He was very large, and was decked out in big city clothes,” she said.
The man, accompanied by another large man, entered the building. They walked up to the counter, and the second spoke.
“How do you get to Cedar Rapids?” said the man.
“It was Batista, the professional wrestler, who accompanied Triple H,” said a customer in the store, who knew a bit more about wrestling than the oblivious cashier.
After getting directions, Triple H decided to get a snack. He got some peanuts, set them on the counter, and drew out his credit card.
“Um, I’m sorry sir, we don’t accept Mastercard,” said the cashier. It was as if Triple H was punched in the face. This was horrible news. He desperately needed his peanuts. After giving a blank stare, he took the card, withdrew it into his pocket, and started to walk out the door. As he stared at the floor, memories of his life drifted in and out of his thoughts.
“There there,” said Batista, “We’ll get those peanuts, if it’s the last thing we ever do!”
At that moment, when all hope had faded, something unexpected happened. Out of nowhere came a familiar voice.
“Do you accept a Visa?! WOOOOO!” shouted a voice behind the door. It was the nature boy, Ric Flair. Triple H’s face lit up, like a kid when he sticks a light bulb in his mouth. Batista started jumping up and down and clapping his hands.
Sporting a lush full head of hair, Flair casually walked over to the counter, and slapped the card down, along with two other bags of peanuts.
“We’ll ALL eat peanuts today my friends, every one of us,” he said.
Batista couldn’t hold back his emotions any longer, and ran up and gave Flair a big hug. Flair, though daunted, would have none of it. He gave Batista a backhand across the chest. “That’s for giving me a hug!” he said with a point to the face. He then proceeded to manly chest slap the customer and the cashier. “And that’s for not accepting a Mastercard. WOO!” He gave no reason as to why he slapped the customer. Triple H and Batista knew the drill, and decided to corner the assailants, and gang beat them. Flair, handful of peanuts, gave his patented dance, and out the door he went.


Danny Hankner


Please give feel free to give me some feedback. Good, bad? Why, why not?
Danny77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2005, 09:47 AM   #2
Ink Slinger
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Fergus, Ontario CA
Posts: 2,676
Chris Miller is an unknown quantity at this point
nice

Cute story, hope you don't mind some feedback.

Quote:
It was a warm November day. The sun was out, and mystery was in the air. But nobody in the small town of Maquoketa was prepared for what monumentus event this day had in store.
"Nobody in the small town of Maquoketa was prepared for the monumentus event the day had in store."
This is a stronger start.

"Dicks" = "Dick's"

Quote:
As he stared at the floor, memories of his life drifted in and out of his thoughts.
You are writing in the 1st person. You cannot know this. Watch your POV.

I also notice that the cashier speaks in the past and present tense. This is confusing.

It is a good idea and funny as it stands, but I think you can beef it up by putting it all in the present tense, and by simplifying your sentences. Splitting up the paragraphs will make it easier to read here.

Thanks.
__________________
the fairwriting blogs

Barcelona Review story: http://www.barcelonareview.com/64/e_cm.html
Chris Miller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2005, 10:56 AM   #3
Prolific Writer
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Iowa
Gender: Male
Posts: 238
Danny77
thanks for the advice! I had the paragraphs split up, but I all the tabbed lines went untabbed when I posted it. Guess thats just the way forums go though.
Danny77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:18 PM.
Powered by vBulletin, Copyright ©2000-2007, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.1.0


 
You are NOT Logged In.
User Name:

Password



Newsletter

Subscribe to Majestic
the official newsletter of Writing Forums and lit.org
Email:


Related Links

Link to Us:
Writing Forums - Discussions for Writers