The Typewriter
“Police are searching for escaped convict Leticia Decker, otherwise known as the Lafayetteville’s Lizzy Borden.”
Lonely Mike Dawson shut off the old dusty radio. After twenty two best selling horror novels, he preferred to rummage through his cluttered attic than stare at a blank page.
Lifting a sheet off a table he discovered an old typewriter. “Look at this.”
With one finger he typed D-A-R-K.
His flashlight suddenly died out.
“What the…” Dawson smacked the flashlight several times. It refused to work.
Dawson grabbed the typewriter, stumbled out of the attic, returning to his writing den. Filled with excitement, he accidentally bumped into the door causing it to shut.
Placing the typewriter on his desk, he shoved the laptop aside. He slid a sheet of paper in the type writer feed and spun the platen knob and typed.
Moonlight crept through the open window.
The desk slowly became brighter.
Dawson turned to face the open window. He watched the parting clouds reveal the full moon.
He realized he had discovered infinite power. Cracking his knuckles, Dawson typed with passion.
The young siren knocked on the door.
He heard heavy knocking.
The voluptuous woman let herself into the house. She slowly climbed the stairs, her footsteps announced her arrival.
Heavy shoes walked up the squeaky wood stairs, growing louder with every step.
Like an inspired conductor before the orchestra, Dawson typed with vigor and style. Tonight he would create a masterpiece.
She was young, beautiful, and full of desire.
Dawson laughed out loud. Tonight, his life would change forever.
No doubt she would be the death of him.
A bloody axe crashed through the door.
Thank you for including this on your list of daily reads. Mucho appreciated.
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Oh, my. Oh, MORE!!!!
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Laughing. Thank you so much. I appreciate that.
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This is AMAZING…
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Oh, thanks. I appreciate your stopping by to read and leave such a wonderful comment. I am happy you enjoyed this. Thanks and have a great day.
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Love this – I echo the need for more!!
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Thank you. Delighted you enjoyed this. Thanks for the encouraging words. Appreciate it.
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My true pleasure.
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That made me laugh. Great!
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Smiling. Thank you for taking the time out to read and comment. I appreciate that. Have a wonderful day.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
DID YOU KNOW THAT I MISSED A DATE WITH A GIRL BECAUSE I WAS AT AN AUCTION…AND THEY SAVE MY TYPEWRITER FOR LAST?
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LOL I bet she was pissed.
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Thank you so much for linking to my little story. I appreciate the gesture. Have a great day.
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Ooh…!
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Fitting ending for a horror writer. Thank you. lol
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Exactly!!
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oh wow! What would you have done if you’d discovered such power?
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Not make the mistake of the horror writer, I would have selected my words very carefully. Laughing. Don’t you agree? Thank you for reading.
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Hell yeah! Though with my luck, I’d notice after I had written my main character into some kind of insane situation. I get so caught up in writing that I don’t notice my surroundings
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LOL Too funny.
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Hahaha…be carful what you wish for. Or type. Loved the ending, Andrew.
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oh geez! what’s next? what happened??
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I left that to the imagination. The horror writer made the wrong choice of words. Thank you so much for reading.
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It is my pleasure! 😀 Great cliffhanger! 😀
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Thanks
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my pleasure! 😉
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Methinks it sucks to be Mike Dawson.
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LOL Well, that horror writer did himself in with the wrong choice of words. Laughing. Thanks for reading.
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Hahaha it was an entertaining read!
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Wow 😄 I love this! Much talent in that hand of yours😊😊😊😊
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Awww, thank you.
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😊😊😊
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Fantastic!!
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Smiling. Thank you for taking the time out to read and comment. I appreciate that. Have a wonderful day.
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💕
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Thank you. I appreciate. WP just returned this lost message. Sorry for the delay in my response.
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❤❤
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*shiver* Well done.
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Thank you. I appreciate that
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Reblogged this on quirkywritingcorner and commented:
Superb! ~ Connie
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Thank you for the compliment. Happy you liked it. And thanks for stopping by to read, comment, and reblog. I appreciate the gesture. Have a wonderful weekend. -Andrew
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I appreciate your input on my blog.
Did you know that I am hosting ‘Guest Posts’? If you would like me to publish one of your stories to showcase your work, feel free to send it to me at
petejohnson50@yahoo.com
You will get full credit, and a link to your blog. (Around 1500 words maximum, and no photos or images, please.)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you for the offer. Let me look things over to see what I can send you. We will talk some more. Thanks.
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It’s an oldtimer
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LOL Yeah it is. Thank you.
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Startling story! Keep going.
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Wow thanks. I appreciate the encouraging words. Thank you.
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You are warmly welcome.
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Reblogged this on Kate McClelland.
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Thank you.
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