Here's the challenge:
Write a blog post in 200 words or less, excluding the title. It can be in any format, whether flash fiction, non-fiction, humorous blog musings, poem, etc. The blog post should:
include the word "imago" in the title
include the following 4 random words: "miasma," "lacuna," "oscitate," "synchronicity,"
If you want to give yourself an added challenge (optional and included in the word count), make reference to a mirror in your post.
For those who want an even greater challenge (optional), make your post 200 words EXACTLY!
Four random words? Mirror? 200 words exactly? Done! Like it? #80
What the Imago?
Felicity clutched the pencils and scribbled back and forth, dulling the lead so she’d be able to fill in the bubbles faster. Her stomach rumbled. Probably shouldn’t have had those extra shots in her vanilla soy latté.
Kids filed in like cows to the slaughter house. At least she hadn’t arrived late like in all those nightmares. Why did her whole future have to hang on one ridiculous test?
“Don’t I know you?” Devon Fagan slid into the seat next to her and gave that cocky grin, the one that melted the hearts of every girl in her junior class. Sweet synchronicity!
Felicity’s stomach sounded another warning. She wished she’d checked her teeth in the mirror after those double-fudge brownies. Wiping her palms on her plaid skirt, she gurgled out some incoherent response.
Devon leaned over and ran a finger along her arm. “Bet you know all the answers.”
She jerked her arm back.
The test administrator handed out the booklets and gave instructions.
When the timer started, Felicity scanned the first page. What were these words? Miasma? Lacuna? Oscitate? What the Imago?
The pressure in her stomach mounted. Before she could excuse herself, it erupted.
All over Devon Fagan.
Auuwww, Good heavens! The fact that the last bit was unexpected all-the-more made me feel like the poor Devon.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you've ever had the experience of getting -urck'd- on but its not good when you're already miles away from your house.
nice entry
I actually groaned out loud when I read that. Awww geez. Poor Felicity. And poor Devon, even if he was being uh...unpleasant. *shudder*
ReplyDeleteI think you did a nice job, the whole thing flows really nicely. The only thing I noticed was that you start with "What the Imoga" and then have "What the Imago" later on.
Otherwise, I think you did a great job. :)
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ReplyDeleteHa ha, I suddenly decided to do the list backwards: far too many votes laid already up front of the queue.
I'm glad I did. This aired kind of romantic until the last two lines: neat twist. ;)
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Love it! And sounds like Devon got his "just desserts." (sorry, couldn't resist)
ReplyDeleteAh, great ending! I love it. Great use of the words. I can imagine this happening.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! One of those moments you never outlive. I can't feel too much sympathy for Devon - he was a creep. lol
ReplyDeleteJust my luck too! Ugh! Great scene! Loved it!
ReplyDeleteLoved the end! This was great!
ReplyDeleteOh this is fantastic. Made me laugh even though I have so much sympathy with the girl. And good for her! Sucked in Devon and your cheating ass!
ReplyDeleteReally loved this. There should be more humourous ones!
Poor girl! I really felt for her. All that test pressure and being creeped on too. No wonder she lost it. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAngelina - Terrific job! The story layed out nicely and ended with a great twist. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteSo funny and enjoyable to read. Great job, Angelina!
ReplyDeleteOOoh! I had a visual that made me wince in sympathy. Cleverly done!
ReplyDeleteGreat twist at the end! I do feel bad for Felicity, though. Feeling sick, and then Devon comes along just for the answers. :P
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this one. Light-hearted and fun - natural way of getting those words in too!
ReplyDeleteLOL! What a clever way to tackle the challenge. Well done!
ReplyDeleteNice bit of poetic justice! That's what he gets for being a total creep!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the entertainment. :)
Aww poor Felicity. Excellent build up to that twist at the end!
ReplyDeleteHey, Devon totally deserved that! Eugh, but very funny!
ReplyDeleteMine is #3.
Erghh, poor girl.
ReplyDeleteI could relate to the extra shots causing tummy rumbles. Nice descriptive choice. =)
Clever use of the words :-)
ReplyDeleteOh man! That would rank as one of the worst days ever!
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My entry is #50.
Oh man. Poor Felicity. It's just not her day.
ReplyDeleteSAT/ACTs were so painful! I'm pretty sure I was so stressed out during one of them that filled out the bubble sheet with patterns rather than mess with answering the actual questions.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
That made me laugh out loud! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThat's great. He deserved to be puked on. Mine is #29
ReplyDeleteLOL, great way to get in these dratted, incomprehensible words!
ReplyDeleteOh dear...poor Devon! Surely he didn't deserve that just for being a junior slimeball? On second thought....
ReplyDeleteOh, gross! Brilliantly crafted, Angelina! :D
ReplyDeleteDef remember those test days! Lol! ; )
ReplyDeleteHa! This is brilliant, I love the last line.
ReplyDeleteThat was good. Love the ending. The lesson - Don't flirt for the answers. At least that is how I saw it. Made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteAwesome ending! Your buildup to that moment had just the right amount of momentum. The execution was perfect.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Angelina! :)
Great ending. I thoroughly enjoyed this!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I loved this. Especially the end--did not see that coming.
ReplyDeleteGreat job. I could picture this in my head. And I didn't expect that ending.
ReplyDeleteEwww! Great take on the challenge. I liked how you got the words in and I think everyone can relate to the nerves :)
ReplyDeleteGreat twist at the end, good job.
ReplyDeleteTest taking, yuck! I loved the way you used the challenging words with your entry, Angelina! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHa! That was gross but I laughed. Well written.
ReplyDeleteAwww! Poor girl. Sounds like something that would happen to me. I like how worked the words in.
ReplyDeleteHa! Excellent. Love the ending.
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrible thing to happen--but you did a great job of writing it!!
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