Entries, Featured, Wingnuts: Contest Entries
“..or are you just glad to see me?”
May
We here at the towers that are A Word with You Press are always glad to see Monica Brinkman, seen here preparing for submission. (What! CONTEST submission!)
Her contest entry makes me wish I was one of the girls.
A Girl’s Night Out
by Monica Brinkman
Figures he’d show up.
All I wished was a fun night out with the girls. Should have known he would track me down to the next county. Thought it would be a safe spot, this little hole in the wall tavern set back into the lush woods. Sara said he’d never find me here…so much for her advice.
I tried to avoid the stare cast my way. I’d seen it so many times before; the intensity bore into my soul and brought back a flood of painful memories. I glanced away feeling his eyes upon my every move.
Wasted my time and energy getting that Restraining Order; seems it provoked the madness. A rose left at my doorstep, hundreds of voice mails on my cell, seeing his car at every turn, and then came the threatening notes sent to my work, my home and now this. Knew what I had to do when the thought occurred to me, I’ll just have to wing it.
I excused myself from the group, proceeded to the washroom, rinsed my face, and affectionately patted the bulge protruding from my skinny jean’s right pocket. Returning to the table, I told the girls I was tired and not ready for a night out; they understood.
As I exited the tavern, I felt his presence, so close it sent chills throughout my entire body. I turned, faced him, took his hand and asked, “Want to go for a ride?”
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Author, Radio Host,
Monica M Brinkman
http://theturnofthekarmicwheel.blogspot.com/
http://itmattersradio.wix.com/radio
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Thanks Monica! I encourage all of you reading this to 1) just say “No” if she ever offers you a ride, and 2) check out hers links! And here she struts her stuff in the sleazy tavern of which she wrote!
(editor in chief keeps his links in a zip file)
Contest ends June 10. If you’ve got the spine for it, enter at your own disc here:
Okay Thorn. Now I am believing you are psychic. I played Mae West as a Singing Telegram some years ago.
I knew that
Great memory.
I forgot
Adore your humor.
A nice twist on the epidemic personal issue of battered women. Is there a right or wrong when these violent lines are crossed? I appreciated the way the protagonist told her story like she had a backbone, and so what if the judge will call it premeditated. He deserved it.
Appreciate the kind words Michael. I love the authors here; so very talented and I learn so much with each contest.
Always a joy to read Monica’s stories.
As with your stories Mr. Weene.
Monica, I have been off the playground for about a year and all of you writers have really been practicing your craft because all of these stories really paint graphic pictures. If I was on your Jury I think I would have to vote not guilty. I am hung up on these favorite authors, I suppose because I like mine so much. Is “Sara” your Wingman and if so, what Sara is she? A really great story.
Blessings, pd
I love the authors on this site; very creative and read their contest stories often. Thank you for commenting; really appreciate it.
Monica, you never disappoint me. Your stories pull me in and they don’t shake me loose till the ride is over. A great story. A great ending. A great author!
Thank you Sal. I had to write again; it was killing me so this contest was perfect. Glad you enjoyed it.
I like how dark the story is, despite the lightness with which the character takes matters into her own hands. Begs the question, what is gonna happen during that car ride?? Well done.
Thank you TiMo. Appreciate the read.
Oh yes Monica is back…and not missing a beat either. What a ride in more ways than one. My imagination is working overtime on the ride she takes him on.
Hi Diane.It’s been too long.
that it has sweetums – that it has but we’re baaaack!!!!
Monica, this was terrific! I NEED chapter two! Honestly, I was right there watching. 🙂
Thank you Sheri. Feels good to be back with all of you.