Dark and Creepy Alley
ParaNormal Heights
Blogtown
Devourer and Dark Shadow face off, one a villain of Neverlove and the other a villain of Givin' Up the Ghost. Neither of them appear overly fond of the other. Actually, can't really tell with the Dark Shadow since it has no face, but the tension is thick, nonetheless.
Devourer: So what are we going to do, Dark Shadow? Just stand here, look at each other?
Dark Shadow expands and contracts his presence, deepening further into a dark inky blob of doom.
Devourer: Hmmm...so that's how it is. *he snaps his finger*
*Two hellhounds spring free from their position by the Devourer's side. A howl fills the air.*
*Abby takes another step back, foot clacking against something. She reaches down and pulls up a Super Soaker Lightning Storm water gun.*
Indigo: Oh. Good. Thanks, Abby. *Indigo plucks it from Abby's fingers and hands it to Badger.*
Abby: What the...?
Badger: It's filled with holy water. Brilliant! Indigo and I thought about it when we watched Supernatural the other night. There should be one with a flashlight attached. That's for Indigo. Two more there for you and Basil.
*Digging in the darkness, the teens arm themselves. Meanwhile, the two hellhounds attacking the Dark Shadow grow weaker, whimpering as they chomp and jump.
Devourer: Return to me. *The hellhounds obey, both limping back.* No visible wounds. I think I see how you work.
Basil: We're done with seeing how you work.
*Basil steps from the corner and opens fire on the Devourer and hellhounds, with Abby close behind. Indigo flicks the flashlight on, landing the light upon Dark Shadow as she releases holy water. Badger barrels from the corner with a charging cry, water gun blasting.*
Devourer: What the he - Ooooow! Arrrrrgh! I'll get you next time!
*Stumbling back from the surprise attack, the Devourer blends into the darkness, shadow jumping away with the hellhounds hot on his heels. Dark Shadow loses its shape, its form dwindling to a mist that floats away.
Abby: That was awesome *fist pumps the air*
Indigo: That was dangerous, but it was fun *giggles and leans into Badger's embrace.
Basil: That was the end...for now
Badger: That's okay, mate. If there's a bloody next time, we'll have each other.
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Some plans actually do work...with a little help from water guns filled with holy water :-)
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Beware: There Be Evil Here
A Dark, Seedy Alley
ParaNormal Heights
Blogtown
*Whoosh! A sudden burst of flames explodes before them. Badger wraps his hand around Indigo's upper arm and pulls her to his side.*
*Abby and Basil, hand-in-hand, hurtle out of the blaze.*
Abby: He's right behind us!
Badger: The Devourer?
*Abby and Basil join Indigo and Badger, driving their bodies to the furthest, darkest corner of the alley*
Basil: Yeah, but he's not alone.
*Two, three, four hellhounds growl and snarl, breaking free of the fire. The odor of decay thickens in the air when the Devourer saunters through with a confident swag.*
Devourer: I know you're here, Abby. I can smell the suffering still clinging to your soul. I--
*The Devourer lowers his sunglasses, empty eye sockets pinned to the opposite end of the alley. The Dark Shadow, its dark, inky presence, bristles at the sight of the Devourer. A shift of cold air dwindles the flames to little more than embers. The hellhounds crouch beside the Devourer, jaws snapping.*
Devourer: Well, well, well. You're not still upset about my little jab at Susan Kay Quinn's blog, are you?
*Abby sucked in a chilled breath as the Dark Shadow responded, dropping the air into a frigid cold*
Indigo *whispered*: This is bad. This is really, really bad.
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It appears Devourer and Dark Shadow, two villians from two different novels, are about to go head-to-head. You can check out what happens tomorrow. For today, you can find Gwen Gardner and Angela Brown over at Linda Jackson's blog discussing "doing things our way" and Michelle Pickett's blog where the resident ghost Franny Bishop - no relation to Abby Bishop - comes to the fashion rescue for...hmmmm...who?
ParaNormal Heights
Blogtown
*Whoosh! A sudden burst of flames explodes before them. Badger wraps his hand around Indigo's upper arm and pulls her to his side.*
*Abby and Basil, hand-in-hand, hurtle out of the blaze.*
Abby: He's right behind us!
Badger: The Devourer?
*Abby and Basil join Indigo and Badger, driving their bodies to the furthest, darkest corner of the alley*
Basil: Yeah, but he's not alone.
*Two, three, four hellhounds growl and snarl, breaking free of the fire. The odor of decay thickens in the air when the Devourer saunters through with a confident swag.*
Devourer: I know you're here, Abby. I can smell the suffering still clinging to your soul. I--
*The Devourer lowers his sunglasses, empty eye sockets pinned to the opposite end of the alley. The Dark Shadow, its dark, inky presence, bristles at the sight of the Devourer. A shift of cold air dwindles the flames to little more than embers. The hellhounds crouch beside the Devourer, jaws snapping.*
Devourer: Well, well, well. You're not still upset about my little jab at Susan Kay Quinn's blog, are you?
*Abby sucked in a chilled breath as the Dark Shadow responded, dropping the air into a frigid cold*
Indigo *whispered*: This is bad. This is really, really bad.
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It appears Devourer and Dark Shadow, two villians from two different novels, are about to go head-to-head. You can check out what happens tomorrow. For today, you can find Gwen Gardner and Angela Brown over at Linda Jackson's blog discussing "doing things our way" and Michelle Pickett's blog where the resident ghost Franny Bishop - no relation to Abby Bishop - comes to the fashion rescue for...hmmmm...who?
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Mad, Barking Mad
ParaNormal Heights
Blogtown
Wednesday at Dusk
Previously at Partners in ParanormYA....
*Abby and Indigo exchange a glance. Only one guy sported sun glasses at night...and it wasn't because he was cool. And he was hot, alright...hell's fire hot: Devourer.*
Abby: For a start, we're on opposite sides of the war for souls. Plus, Basil was sort of his pet project and he thinks I stole him away. I'd sure like to get even with him for snitching on us to Angela and Gwen about the party.
Indigo: *shakes her head* I don't know why I let you talk me into these things, Abby. It's crazy, you do know that, don't you? It will have to be split-second timing, getting the Devourer and the Dark Shadow together at the same time. What if our plan doesn't work?
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Blogtown
Wednesday at Dusk
Previously at Partners in ParanormYA....
*Abby and Indigo exchange a glance. Only one guy sported sun glasses at night...and it wasn't because he was cool. And he was hot, alright...hell's fire hot: Devourer.*
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Abby: For a start, we're on opposite sides of the war for souls. Plus, Basil was sort of his pet project and he thinks I stole him away. I'd sure like to get even with him for snitching on us to Angela and Gwen about the party.
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Indigo: *shakes her head* I don't know why I let you talk me into these things, Abby. It's crazy, you do know that, don't you? It will have to be split-second timing, getting the Devourer and the Dark Shadow together at the same time. What if our plan doesn't work?
And now, back to the program...
*Indigo and Badger jog leisurely down ParaNormal Heights. A light mist clings to their clothing. The black, ominous clouds grumble, threatening to burst and pour their displeasure over Blogtown*
Badger: This is mad, absolutely mad.
Indigo: Barking mad. I am so afraid for Abby and Basil. Getting trapped at the end of the alley, behind the Devourer and the Dark Shadow...*she stiffens* He's behind us. The Dark Shadow.
Badger: *Grabs her hand and speeds up* Come on, then. And whatever you do, stay on your feet! I can't fight off a bloody dark entity on my own.
Indigo: Look! There's the alley.
*Indigo chances a quick glance back as they plunge into the alley. Dark Shadow, a black, misty, soul-collecting entity approaches like a whorling, nasty wind. Indigo and Badger sprint deep into the darkness, splashing through puddles and sewage. The evil mist nips at their heels*
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A dark alley is certainly a barking mad place to carry out a plan of vengeance against two villains with a discriminating taste for souls. Find out next time how things turn out. Today, J.C. Martin, the Fighting Writer, has a few questions to pose to Gwen and Angela. Meanwhile, "stomping it out" is happening over at Maria Zannini's blog.
A dark alley is certainly a barking mad place to carry out a plan of vengeance against two villains with a discriminating taste for souls. Find out next time how things turn out. Today, J.C. Martin, the Fighting Writer, has a few questions to pose to Gwen and Angela. Meanwhile, "stomping it out" is happening over at Maria Zannini's blog.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
It Was A Dark and Crazy Plan
PIP Headquarters
Tuesday
10:00 a.m.
Abby, Indigo, Basil and Badger are sitting at the kitchen table drinking coffee and pouring over a map of the seedier end of Blogtown.
Indigo: *shakes her head* I don't know why I let you talk me into these things, Abby. It's crazy, you do know that, don't you? It will have to be split-second timing, getting the Devourer and the Dark Shadow together at the same time. What if our plan doesn't work?
Abby: Look - the Dark Shadow wants souls, and the Devourer has an abundance. This plan will work.
Basil: Of course it will, babe.
Indigo: But this plan to get even with the Devourer is....
Badger: ...completely mental!
Indigo: Yes. Especially when I'm the bait!
Badger: You're not going alone. No way. I'm going with you.
Basil: We'll all go. Indigo, you and Badger will jog down ParaNormal Heights. It follows you everywhere right? Lead it down the alley here. *points to a spot on the map* Abby and I will be at the other end meeting up with the Devourer on some pretext.
Abby: You just lead Mister Shadow to us, we'll do the rest.
Indigo: But...but...
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While the foursome of our novels are coming up with their brilliant plan, how about heading over to Nadja Notariani's blog for a bit of lighter reading?
Tuesday
10:00 a.m.
Abby, Indigo, Basil and Badger are sitting at the kitchen table drinking coffee and pouring over a map of the seedier end of Blogtown.
Indigo: *shakes her head* I don't know why I let you talk me into these things, Abby. It's crazy, you do know that, don't you? It will have to be split-second timing, getting the Devourer and the Dark Shadow together at the same time. What if our plan doesn't work?
Abby: Look - the Dark Shadow wants souls, and the Devourer has an abundance. This plan will work.
Basil: Of course it will, babe.
Indigo: But this plan to get even with the Devourer is....
Badger: ...completely mental!
Indigo: Yes. Especially when I'm the bait!
Badger: You're not going alone. No way. I'm going with you.
Basil: We'll all go. Indigo, you and Badger will jog down ParaNormal Heights. It follows you everywhere right? Lead it down the alley here. *points to a spot on the map* Abby and I will be at the other end meeting up with the Devourer on some pretext.
Abby: You just lead Mister Shadow to us, we'll do the rest.
Indigo: But...but...
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While the foursome of our novels are coming up with their brilliant plan, how about heading over to Nadja Notariani's blog for a bit of lighter reading?
Monday, October 22, 2012
Not Cleaning OCD - Just In Trouble Again
PIP Headquarters
Monday
9:01 a.m.
PIP Headquarters is a pitiful sight this morning, with Indigo (GUTG) and Abby (Neverlove) all decked out in their Cinderella-like cleaning duds, hair tied back, buckets full of soapy water and Playtex gloves up to their elbows. Turns out, girls who have unauthorized parties must pay the consequences.
Indigo: This sucks. *she's standing on the bathroom counter with a toothbrush, scrubbing the grooves in the light fixture*
Abby: Tell me about it. *plunges her latex-gloved hand into the toilet and scrubs vigorously*
Indigo: So, what's that Devourer dude got against you, anyway?
Abby: For a start, we're on opposite sides of the war for souls. Plus, Basil was sort of his pet project and he thinks I stole him away. I'd sure like to get even with him for snitching on us to Angela and Gwen about the party.
Indigo: *nods her head* He's plain evil, just like that soul-collecting Dark Shadow who's always after me. *shudders involuntarily* Too bad we can't get them both.
Abby: Hey, that's a great idea!
Indigo: What is?
Abby: Getting even with both of them, of course.
Indigo: Now wait a minute, Abby. I was just speaking hypothetically. I didn't mean we should actually go after them. That'd be really dangerous.
Abby: *stares off into the distance, a scheming look in her eyes*
Indigo: Abigail Bishop, you get that look out of your eyes right this minute....
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While our teenage characters are thinking about getting themselves into yet another "situation," perhaps you want to catch their prerecorded Character Spotlights over at Cherie Reich's blog, and then you won't want to miss the showdown at E.J. Wesley's blog, The Open Vein.
Monday
9:01 a.m.
PIP Headquarters is a pitiful sight this morning, with Indigo (GUTG) and Abby (Neverlove) all decked out in their Cinderella-like cleaning duds, hair tied back, buckets full of soapy water and Playtex gloves up to their elbows. Turns out, girls who have unauthorized parties must pay the consequences.
Indigo: This sucks. *she's standing on the bathroom counter with a toothbrush, scrubbing the grooves in the light fixture*
Abby: Tell me about it. *plunges her latex-gloved hand into the toilet and scrubs vigorously*
Indigo: So, what's that Devourer dude got against you, anyway?
Abby: For a start, we're on opposite sides of the war for souls. Plus, Basil was sort of his pet project and he thinks I stole him away. I'd sure like to get even with him for snitching on us to Angela and Gwen about the party.
Indigo: *nods her head* He's plain evil, just like that soul-collecting Dark Shadow who's always after me. *shudders involuntarily* Too bad we can't get them both.
Abby: Hey, that's a great idea!
Indigo: What is?
Abby: Getting even with both of them, of course.
Indigo: Now wait a minute, Abby. I was just speaking hypothetically. I didn't mean we should actually go after them. That'd be really dangerous.
Abby: *stares off into the distance, a scheming look in her eyes*
Indigo: Abigail Bishop, you get that look out of your eyes right this minute....
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While our teenage characters are thinking about getting themselves into yet another "situation," perhaps you want to catch their prerecorded Character Spotlights over at Cherie Reich's blog, and then you won't want to miss the showdown at E.J. Wesley's blog, The Open Vein.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The Devil in the Details
PIP Headquarters
10/16/2012
8:00 a.m.
*Indigo creeps into Abby's room, pitch black from the heavy drapes.*
Indigo: Wake up, Abby. Something's wrong. I can feel it all over.
Abby: I know. *sigh* I can smell him. He's somewhere close by.
Indigo: Why are you still in bed?
Abby *yanking the blanket over her head*: I don't want to deal with it right now.
Indigo: Come on. I've got goose pimples on my goose pimples. Find out what he wants then maybe he'll leave and I can get some more sleep.
*Abby grunts, slings the blanket aside and huffs as she gets out of bed. Stepping into a pair of jogging pants, she - followed by a flashlight-wielding Indigo - tiptoes through the dark headquarters to the front door.*
Abby: The scent of death is strongest here. And put the flashlight away, Indy. He's the devil, not that thing.
Indigo: Sorry, force of habit.
Abby *opening the door*: What do you want, Devourer?
Devourer: Good morning to you, Cleanser. Hospitality not high on your list? Don't answer that. Here.
*Devourer hands Abby a USB.*
Abby: What am I supposed to do with this?
Devourer: Whatever you want. *a mischievous smile curls his lips* Ta Ta.
*Turning away, Devourer strolls down the sidewalk with an air of perfection and ease. Indigo yanks the USB from Abby, runs to the laptop and brings up the lone file saved on it. Abby and Indigo both gasp.*
Abby: We're so dead.
Indigo: I'm so going to to hell.
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What kind of trouble could they be in now? While they deal with this new drama, please go by Millie Holmes's blog and Carolyn Brown's blog to share in the adventure as Gwen and Angela continue their whirlwind tour around the blogosphere.
What do you think is on that USB file?
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10/16/2012
8:00 a.m.
*Indigo creeps into Abby's room, pitch black from the heavy drapes.*
Indigo: Wake up, Abby. Something's wrong. I can feel it all over.
Abby: I know. *sigh* I can smell him. He's somewhere close by.
Indigo: Why are you still in bed?
Abby *yanking the blanket over her head*: I don't want to deal with it right now.
Indigo: Come on. I've got goose pimples on my goose pimples. Find out what he wants then maybe he'll leave and I can get some more sleep.
*Abby grunts, slings the blanket aside and huffs as she gets out of bed. Stepping into a pair of jogging pants, she - followed by a flashlight-wielding Indigo - tiptoes through the dark headquarters to the front door.*
Abby: The scent of death is strongest here. And put the flashlight away, Indy. He's the devil, not that thing.
Indigo: Sorry, force of habit.
Abby *opening the door*: What do you want, Devourer?
Devourer: Good morning to you, Cleanser. Hospitality not high on your list? Don't answer that. Here.
*Devourer hands Abby a USB.*
Abby: What am I supposed to do with this?
Devourer: Whatever you want. *a mischievous smile curls his lips* Ta Ta.
*Turning away, Devourer strolls down the sidewalk with an air of perfection and ease. Indigo yanks the USB from Abby, runs to the laptop and brings up the lone file saved on it. Abby and Indigo both gasp.*
Abby: We're so dead.
Indigo: I'm so going to to hell.
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What kind of trouble could they be in now? While they deal with this new drama, please go by Millie Holmes's blog and Carolyn Brown's blog to share in the adventure as Gwen and Angela continue their whirlwind tour around the blogosphere.
What do you think is on that USB file?
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