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Weekly Contest #77
The Perfect Snow Day Samantha and Jesse sit at the table having coffee. It's eleven in the morning, and they stare out of the window in silence at the snow. "How long since it snowed?" Jesse asks. ”About... seven years I think, and it wasn't this heavy. Let's go sledding“ "We don't have a sled, and there are no hills." "Party pooper, Jesse." ”It's cold out there, Samantha." ”Snowball fight?” “Samantha, my reflexes and throwing ability are unmatched." Samantha asks, "Did you get the paper this morning?" Jesse looks suspiciously at her. "You w...
Weekly Contest #72
Beginning Again John Meiners, Jr. It's a week after Thanksgiving on a cold wet day in Community. The kind of day where the Avantans will not be going for a run but rather feeling sorry for those real deer enduring the weather. Samantha, Jesse, Pamela Lawton and Monroe are at Deer Run Lodge waiting for Bob Wallace. Pamela and Monroe have been borderline arguing about how much they can actually trust Bob. Monroe has spent his life dedicated to the protection of Community. What was once thought to be the perfect deer hunting community now...
Weekly Contest #70
WHAT ABOUT BOB? by John Meiners, Jr. Pamela Lawton looks through photos, papers, and a hastily made passenger list. This is the second time she's searched through these same papers since she found out Jesse changed into a draakar. Pamela was uncertain before after only seeing the picture Monroe drew of Jesse's transformation. Only a few draakar characteristics were present in the picture. Now after seeing with her own eyes Jesse change into what appeared to be a full blown draakar and dive into the Mississippi River last night to save a l...
Change Doesn't Come Easy John Meiners, Jr. Samantha and Jesse sit with Pamela Lawton and Monroe at the River's Edge Restaurant in Jackson Square in New Orleans. After the ordeal four days ago, with houses burning, and Jesse changing into God knows what, all are enjoying a relaxing afternoon. Pamela Lawton is a fan of New Orleans. She loves the Mardi Gras, haute cuisine restaurants, and museums by the St. Louis Church. She particularly enjoys the street performers in the square. She remembers the statue of an angel so many years ago and de...
Weekly Contest #66
The Change by John Meiners, Jr. It's ten o'clock in the morning, and Jesse is still asleep. Last night was exhausting. Samantha feels great Simon was saved. Candy really was the one who saved him. Candy was with the other shape shifters out looking for Simon in an organized search effort called the Finding and overheard Samantha tell Officer Jones that Jesse and Monroe were on the way to house four to look for Simon. Candy took off on her own at full speed which broke the rules of the Finding no doubt, but her fiancée Simon's life was a...
Weekly Contest #64
The Finding John Meiners, Jr. Pamela Lawton welcomes and invites Samantha, Jesse, and Monroe in. They all have a seat in the den. Samantha and Jesse have now taken up residence in Community. Samantha has taken a leave of absence from her law office and Jesse from his agency. Both are fortunate to have associates they can trust. Samantha who writes science fiction hopes to be inspired. They have spent a peaceful, quiet two weeks in their new home, unlike their first trip to Community to investigate the killing of a hunter perpetrated by an ...
Weekly Contest #61
Lavender Lady by John Meiners, Jr. The man Jesse chased, fought with by the river's edge, and rolled down the embankment, was found dead. He was not well known in Community. Of course, Monroe Cane had heard his name. Keeping tabs on new arrivals to Community is not too difficult when Officer Jones keeps you informed. The man's name was Walter Branson. The syringe found under the bed in Samantha and Jesse's room had Mr. Branson's finger prints on it which validated Jesse's story. Though the cause of death was unknown, it is believed he was...
Weekly Contest #51
Promise Detective Ryan Finnagan pulls up to the home of Helen Chastaine. There are protests in the area, and many are worried and on edge. A suspect is believed hiding out in the neighborhood. A master of looting, arson, and murder, he is on the run. He has been identified on video for destruction of property, and is the principle suspect in the murder of a shop owner two days ago. The city is no place for him now, and if he hasn't left town yet, the suburbs are the next best thing. Ryan wants to touch base with Mrs. Chastaine to make her a...
Weekly Contest #49
Deer Run by John Meiners, Jr. Creek water flows; the sound fills the bank echoing off huge trees. The fast flowing stream is losing the race as the buck looks back at the cougar who is also losing, and he speeds up adding insult to injury. Suddenly he sees wolves, four maybe five ahead watching them and slows to a gallop allowing the cougar to catch up. The wolves look on bewildered, and before they have time to act, the cougar chases three of them while one attacks the buck and is gored and flung into the creek. Then in a cloud of blood, h...
Weekly Contest #48
Community Run by John Meiners, Jr. Samantha couldn't believe what she and Jesse just saw, though she wasn't sure Jesse would ever admit it. The stories passed down by her Grandfather, in her mind anyway, were validated. The aliens did come to Community, and their ability to change forms was true. Looking around, she wonders if some in the lobby are aliens. Samantha is a lawyer and writer, a sci fi writer whose only book had sales that were nothing to write home about. She wants to write another, but ideas have eluded her until now. Sudd...
Miss you, Brother by John Meiners, Jr. Daniel is a former police officer in St Louis who lives there with his wife Shirley. His friend Charlie served with Daniel in the St Louis Police Force. They were partners for fifteen years and friends for 40 years. Charlie now lives in Houston with his wife, Annie. Daniel and Charlie talk with one another fairly often and even meet in Hot Springs, AR midpoint between Houston and St. Louis for an occasional vacation. Lately, since the incident with George Floyd, they have spoken almost daily. They are ...
Weekly Contest #44
Last Dance by John Meiners, Jr. Barbour sits and waits for Mimi in the living room. He relaxes, reads the paper, and listens to 'Fibber McGee and Molly' on the radio. Michael, his son, who was in bed all of five to ten minutes, calls out from his room. "When is Mommy coming home?" "She'll be here soon." Barbour looks at his watch, 10:00 PM. He wonders if she'll be home by midnight. 'Soon' seemed the best thing to say. In hindsight 'soon' to his son means she'll walk in any moment. There's no reason to go to sleep. Michael has missed his m...
Weekly Contest #43
Kindred Spirits by John Meiners, Jr. Sabrina has had a bad two days. Night before last she and her fiance' called it quits, and she drank herself into a stupor then passed out. The next evening in a state of depression and nursing a hangover, she had a few drinks and then a few more. Now she contemplates ending it all by taking pills sitting in the open pill box on her vanity. Luckily her move to the bottle of bourbon she's had for years and her inability to hold it, proves heaven sent as she passes out before getting to the pills. After st...
Weekly Contest #42
Community by John Meiners, Jr. The Diary of Oscar Fleming May 7, 1959 - 10:00 PM. Area 51 - Building 84 discovered empty. Doors intact. 10 to 14 aliens apparently escaped and disappeared on May 5, 6 or early May 7. Current whereabouts unknown. May 10 - No public announcement per Roswell's usual news blackout concerning UFO's and Aliens - especially since I'm in charge of the investigation into their disappearance. May 11 - At supervisory staff meeting, were told in no uncertain terms NOT to share the events of this incident with anyone, ...
Weekly Contest #39
Fireflies by John Meiners, Jr. Just outside her cabin, Carolyn, one of the Graduates of ‘64, stares up at the stars admiring how bright they are apart from the city lights. Ten years ago she and her fellow classmates were in cap and gown excited about what was to come. Now a ceremony honoring those who have died is about to begin. She looks again at the stars and sighs, “I’d better go. I miss you.” She turns and starts down a dimly lit trail. Sara enters the cabin and peers out the window. Michael comes in unseen, recognizes her, and in his...
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