Saturday, November 16, 2013

Eight Sentence Sunday #10


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This Sunday's eight are once again from The Haunted Lingerie. In this scene, Misty and Jack are debating telling a victim's family the truth when that family has been estranged from the victim for a decade, and when they don't have any answers to give them yet. Misty is championing her point pretty heavily when Jack steps in to give her some perspective.

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... Misty looked up at him. “Don’t they deserve to know?” 
“Of course they do,” he said softly, draping one of his legs across hers. “But maybe they oughta hear it from someone who’s trained to handle that sorta thing. You’re a sweet girl, Mist – there’s no denyin’ that – but breakin’ news like that to somebody… it takes more than compassion. You gotta know how to keep ‘em talkin’, even when they’re cryin’, and you gotta know when to say ‘thank you’ and step away.” He looked down into her eyes. “Do you think you could do that – do you think you could tell ‘em their baby is dead, especially when you don’t have any answers to give ‘em in return for the pretty lie that you’d be rippin’ away?” ...
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13 comments:

  1. Gracious Nora, I didn't expect this story to get all serious like this but this excerpt is definitely compelling. Jack makes a great point. His "voice" comes through loud and clear. :-)

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    1. I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed it! I intend for it to be a paranormal erotic romance with elements of mystery and horror.

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  2. Nicely written about a topic painful to consider. super eight.

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  3. Interesting discussion. I'm with Owllady, that the story is going in a different direction than I expected BUT I'm enjoying it. Jack is very appealing, so sensible. Terrific snippet!

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  4. Wow, this packs a mighty punch. Jack seems like a man to listen to...he's been there and knows what he's talking about.

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    1. Misty always wondered about the melancholy look that Jack sometimes got. She has a little bit of insight into it now.

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  5. Jack has a strong voice in this scene. Nicely done.

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  6. I'm with Jack, a situation like this calls for expertise, hope Misty listens! Powerful snippet.

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  7. What devastating news to have to tell someone. Makes me wonder what the lie is. Good 8.

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  8. He is right, that's really some news to bring. I wonder what is the lie about.

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