StoryWrite.com had just celebrated its twentieth anniversary last month and the Mods were throwing a huge bash. This party would outshine the ten-year anniversary disaster. It ended with CactusJack being thrown in the pool to cool off and lunarwolf’s stuffed dog floating in the punchbowl. Don't ask, I was too drunk to remember the details. This year I vowed to have no more then two. 1
Being one of the very first greeters, way back in the day, -Kari Kismet-, Andy Stephenson and I were asked to take care of the smaller details. Today's task was seating arrangements.2
"Hey -Syren-," -Kari Kismet- called from the front of the room.3
I weaved my way through the mass of tables. Over one thousand members had RSVPed for this shindig. Each roundtable held twelve members. 4
“What's up?"5
Andy Stephenson wandered over. His easygoing walk brought him to -Kari Kismet- at the same time I reached her.6
-Kari Kismet- held out several pieces of paper. "Look here. Each moderator is to be sat at a table. But here's what I don’t get. I don’t get who they'll be sitting next to."7
I leaned closer. I had forgotten my reading glasses because I didn't want anyone to know I wore them.8
Andy spoke up first. His deep voice rumbling from behind a thick mustache, "Why is AnnD sitting next Diddi? Everyone knows they're been at each others throats for years."9
"That's what I'm saying," -Kari Kismet- said, shaking her dark curls. "And here, Yoshi97 and Saej have been on the oust since Writing 101 broke ranks three months ago."10
"Oh no look at that," I pointed to the first table nearest the stage on the paper. "Barbara and Delfishie are in competition for that book publisher. They really can't be near each other."11
The three of us continued to scan the arrangements. As one our eyes fell one the center table. Again Andy Stephenson spoke first. "Crazy Scott and gerifitzsimmons? Remember the last convention?"12
- Kari Kismet- and I nodded. Gerifitzsimmons had come at Crazy Scott with a steak knife. He had escaped with only a superficial cut on his bicep and hadn't pressed charges.13
"Who made out the seating arrangements?" I asked as I slid up on the rectangular table behind me.14
"Well Azaradelle handed it to me, so I suppose she did." Answered -Kari Kismet-.15
"With Kevin’s help and approval.” Andy Stephenson added.16
"What could they be up to?" -Kari Kismet- asked dropping her hands.17
Andy Stephenson bent over and pulled the papers from –Kari Kismet-‘s hand. He wandered off, still scanning the papers. "Hey listen to this one," his voice boomed. "This year lunarwolf and CactusJack won't be anywhere near each other. Instead CactusJack and GuitarShank will be at one end of the room. With lunarwolf and Oblivion Kitty God at the other." 18
"That's good to hear." I called back to him. "Well, anyways Azaradelle use to council kids, Maybe she's trying to get these guys to work it out." 19
"Oh my goodness, here's another one. She's got Abstract Muse and Kylia Skydancer sitting nearest the doors. Didn't Kylia cut Abstract Muse's hair off last time? This is going to be bad. Sure hope he grew it back out." 20
"It's just crazy." –Kari Kismet- sighed loudly. "We’d better get rolling."21
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Later that night all of those gathered for the SW bash started filtering in in groups or by themselves. It was a formal gathering so the men showed up in black tuxes. It looked like a flock of penguins had invaded the hall. All but CrazyScott, who showed up in jeans and a t-shirt. I had been prepared for something like this, so I had a jacket and bowtie waiting for him. At least this time he had more clothes on, before it was swim trunks, flippers and a snorkel. Cute, but inappropriate.22
The woman in heels and flowing dark dresses, walked elegantly in. I stopped both lunarwolf and Oblivion Kitty God to remove their stuffed animals, a wolf and a cat, before letting them in. No floating animals this year. The punch was safe.23
Tension was high as those who had to sit by there archrivals notice each other. Slowly everyone sat.24
-Kari Kismet-, Andy Stephenson and I kept a constant eye on each of the table. So far no flying knives or thrown drinks.25
"Everyone," called Kevin from the table at the front. "Everyone, may I have your attention please." Kevin had aged terribly since the last anniversary. The stress of running such a highly popular site had grayed him prematurely. "Thank you all for coming this year. Story Write-com has been running for twenty years." His voice broke from the emotion." 26
A roar went up from the tables.27
"I have chosen this year to step down." 28
Grumbling and protest of no went up. 29
"Beside some of you is your worst enemy. And in the water you have been drinking is poison."30
I dropped the glass I had been about to drink out of along with many others.31
"You've twenty minutes to work out your difference. If you have I will give you the antidote." 32
Widespread panic engulfed us all. Chairs were knocked back and those closest to the door headed for them. People were pushed to the floor. I heard screams as I backed myself against the wall to avoid being trampled. 33
"Everyone!" Kevin yelled. "The doors are locked. You have fifteen minutes left!”34
I saw -Kari Kismet- and Andy Stephenson helping people to stand. I started to do the same. Slowly, with quiet panic SW members started back to their seats. Low conversations were beginning. I watched for a while and then looked for Kevin.35
He was not at his table and neither was Azaradelle., but vials were lined up where he had been. Symitar had taken Kevin’s place.36
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When the dust cleared early in the morning, three regular members, five greeters and all moderators excepted from Azaradelle were dead.38
Kevin and Azaradelle are still out there and are still wanted for mass murder.
Author notes
If you don't want your name in this then please let me know and I will take it out.
Oh and I picked option one
In a list
A contest entry
- Storywrite's 2nd Birthday Blowout! A Three-month gold membership up for grabs! by Barbara.
2400 points, ended April 8, 2008, 20 entries
• next story in this contest, remove from contest
My second attempted at a little humor and murder.
Comments
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You might be able to talk me OUT of a tux, but never into one, lady! *laughs* This was funny, and I'll remember to call Kevin 'Sir' from now on, instead of 'Special K'...
I never sit next to a woman with a sharp object... *eyes Geri suspiciously*
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Thanks for stopping by and reading this. Hope you don't mind my using your name.
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Brooke
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The thought of Andy with a mustache
thats a funny sigh. I liked the idea of the SW bash I'm sure Kevin would rent a convention center and pay for a hotel rooms and flights for us all to get together well maybe not but a nice premise.... well done all the best
Cyber
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I don't know why but when I picture Andy I picture a moustache. And he didn't protest when he read this, so I guess it's ok with him.
Thanks for reading
Brooke
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*giggles like mad* too funny.Only one problem -where's AllOuta?
just kidding
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I'm sorry *pouts* I didn't know who to pair you with. You got a mortal enemy here or just a friend you'd like to be paired with that you could pretend to hate?
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*giggles* nah~ I was just messin' Syren. I think this was great that you hit all the Higher Ups. I would rather stay low on the totem pole and not drink the water. Thanks!
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Kevin, Kevin, Kevin
And Lori! I'm shocked, shocked, I say!!!
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Shocked!!! I've heard they both have a vicous streak. Just joking. I just thought everyone was killing off Lori so why not have her being the killer
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awwwww at last someone remembers me lol this was soooo funny and made me laugh hard
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Have could I not put you in the story? We're like stuck together in this greeter thing
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That was pretty funny. Well, ..unless I died. -chuckles-
And you want me to be a greeter? Hmm. *scratches head to make sure hair is still there*
I'll get back to you on that.
Great story.
Greg
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Of course you need to be a greeter
and we don't even know which of the greeters go killed. At least you are not a mod
Thanks for reading.
Brooke
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*is giggling helplessly*
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Stop or you'll right off the page
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Hehe. Nice. But noooo I died!!! Grrr. At least I let you live! Oh.. .wait... you weren't in Part I. Well, I was going to let you live in Part II!!! But not now.... *sniffles*
Lol. Great story.
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I didn't say who died. You don't know it was you
I want to be the killer. I never get to be the bad guy
I'm just too nice.
Thanks for reading sweety.
Brooke
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LOL this was so funny Brooke!! You had me laughing so hard as I read this. The stuffed animal part was just hilarious. What am I saying, the whole thing was! This is amazing and I wish you much luck in the contest!
~Joann
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Thanks. I'm really trying to put some humor in all my stories.
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Shucks, here I’ve only been a Greeter for two weeks and already she dose me in. Hmmm was I that bad?
“Really Scott the knife wasn’t meant for you…dear. Oh Brooke, over here—look at the surprise I have for you
“Since no one knows if they survived at the end except Kevin and Azaradelle (and of course Brooke since she’s the narrator.) much as I like to party, I’m forgoing this years bash—wait up I didn’t get an invitation yet.”
A fun read. It seems to fit the contests requirements.
Geri
beginning: 5, language: 3, plot: 5, ending: 5, dialog: 4, characters: 5.
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Hahahah, this was fun.
I'm not so good with endings but I'm aworking on it.
Thanks
Brooke
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"in the morning three regular member[s]"
LOL, I'm feuding with Barbara?
*Shakes fist at Barbara* - You're going down, woman! You're going down!
*Chokes*
ACK! POISON!
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Hahaha, nope you have to finish your movie.
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Good Job!
Kevin and Lorika did it! That's neat! I figured Kevin might be the sort, but Lorika was a surprise.
I hope that I was one of the survivors. I'm surprised with all the serial killers I've developed in my stories, that you didn't make me a co-conspirator.
This is a good story and very entertaining. Confiscating stuffed animals was a cute touch. I don't think you could get me in a tuxedo
I hate to wear suits and ties.
Andy
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I would have if I could have figured out how. But I'm not that complicated so I have a hard time writing complicated plot lines
Brooke
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good and needs work
'i weaved my WAY through the mass of tables' is what i think you mean to say.
i personally would not find the point to the story. good idea but maybe a little, i just dont know how to say it. and you have another "spelling error" in your text. read it over once more out loud and make sure that it makes sense. good discription. i think that you should keep the idea but maybe change it up a little. and dont forget to peek at my story i think i updated it recently.
beginning: 2, language: 4, plot: 3, ending: 2, dialog: 3, characters: 2.
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Well...thanks for reading And I fixed what I could find.
Thanks
Brooke
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I had some fun responding jovially to each story, now I will give some real world reviews.
I like your unique twist on this story. Murder, with an interesting motive.
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Even as we speak, I'm formin' a posse in the Cb to kill ya off Azy
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Oh no!!!! Run Lori, run!!!!
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This was great! The line: "All but CrazyScott, who showed up in jeans and a t-shirt." - cracked me up. I could so picture that.
Looks like Kevin and I are doing a Bonnie and Clyde (just without the banks)
Oh Kevin, where for art thou Kevin.
Loved this Goodluck Syren!
Yrs.
Azaradelle.
P.S. Yoshi's just jealous, ignore him
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Doesn't that just fit him? I just can't see him in a tux. Ok now we just have to get him to read this and see what he says.
Thanks
Brooke
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Ya let Azy live? Ack! Bad form - hehe
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I figured everyone was killing her off. So she lives, but is a murderer.
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Just stay on your side Shank, and we'll be fine.
This was great. I love the greeters being thrown in there. It would be nice to know which ones lived.
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I didn't even get that far. Will have to think about that one.
Brooke
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hey...don't I get a mortal enemy???
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Oh crap Kylia I forgot about you Who do you want as an enemy and I'll stick you in there.
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*thinks*
Kat. (IvoryRose)
She just got back a few days ago...she deserves to be part of the fun.
or lizardman.
because I turned him into a pokemon.
Hail Charmeleon!!!
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this is a good story. May I ask why Jack and I were separated and Cories and me on the same end of the room? lol. really really good read.
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*shrugs* I just thought it would be funny since you guys help me with the letters.
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Me and CactusJack... enemies?
Death count: 4/5
I liked this; it was an original idea. I think I would've liked seeing some of the members work out their differences though
Good luck
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I stink at endings. I might have to go through this and see what more I could do.
Thanks
Brooke
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