Sci-fi Short Cold Justice Completed

Took some time but I finally worked up the gumption to actually do some writing over the holiday break. Been really lazy again as usual and if truth be known, trying to let my wrists recover from the last week of intense effort at work.

Had an idea some time ago for an explicit and very dark semi-sci-fi story of a serial killer which I called at various times The Runner or The Final Escape, but finally settled on Cold Justice as the title. It has a couple of explicit scenes detailing sex and killing so its unlike anything I’ve done before and really unnerving to write about, but I felt they needed to be there. Am anxious to hear back from my reviewers and their take on the scenes.

It came in just a bit over 2400 words in length and is the shortest short story I’ve  written since starting this fiction effort (if we ignore a couple of attempts done for 8th grade English class). Most of my short stories have averaged a bit over 7500 words, so with it coming in at 1/3 the word count I have to say I’m shocked it was possible. I do so love to explain and expound at length, but with this one I tried to keep it short and tight. Wrote it completely from start to finish just today and sent it out for review just moments ago.Saving Mr Banks poster

Now I need to work up a story cover. That should be fun.

Also, saw Saving Mr. Banks on Monday and while I’m sure it takes several liberties with the lives of the real people that lived it, I found it very charming and with just enough historical back story to keep it interesting. Of course, anything with stars Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson also has a lot going for it and both put in fine performances as Walt Disney and the author of Mary Poppins, P.L. Travers.

Have had a nice holiday so far. Hope everyone elses has been wonderful as well. Remember, it’s not the gifts that make this time special but the family and friends you experience the holiday with, and the memories you build together.

2014 is shaping up to be busy. With three shorts nearing completion and a book I really need to spend time completing some of these projects.

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Now suffering in the hinterlands of Michigan while trying to transform myself into a fiction author. Don't wait up.
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