This doesn’t happen every night, but when it does it’s usually interesting. Here is the dream I woke up from last night. Oh, and the extra spacing at the beginning is on purpose. So is the last word.
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Cybernet Library Access Point……………………
General Public Profile…………………..
Sarah,
I stole this computer from an abandoned library. Dogs are howling down the street, so I don’t have much time.
Wind is from the west, but I can’t smell them yet. They must be east of me. I hope they’re east of me. I won’t let them get their tentacles on the baby again, I promise you that. Little Bit is fine, but she misses her mommy.
I’m going to head north, then veer west. We might make the safe zone in three days, two if we’re lucky. Whatever you do, stay in the safe zone.
The howling is getting louder. We’ve got to go. Love you.
PS: Hope they aren’t monitoring the library sy
That was vivid!
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Thanks, Staci. I had a devil of a time finding a simple annoying computer light. You wouldn’t believe what comes up when you search for “flashing red light.”
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Wow. Liked it a lot.
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Thanks, John. This is the time of year when the Muse usually returns.
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Must be muse weather then
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Maybe she’s an autumn girl.
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Who wants to work when it is so hot anyway. I think you are right.
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That creeped me out.
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I kind of wanted that. Don’t know where I would take it, but it has a bunch of potential. I have a ticking clock of two or three days, pursuit by something ugly and smelly, and a safe zone where loved ones are.
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Kind of works as micro fiction too. Nice flexibility.
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You’ve got my attention – sounds like the beginning of a story there.
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Most of these just stay as vignettes. I kind of like it though.
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Vivid, indeed. And shudder-worthy. I have goosebumps.
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That makes me want to take the rest of the day off and celebrate. Thanks.
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Interesting…
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I wish I could have an inspirational dream! I used to get them a lot, but lately my dreams have been really boring – last night I dreamed about Ian Beale off EastEnders. Could it be I’m watching too much TV?
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Never know. Maybe I just had some really good beer last night. (Makes note to buy more of that kind.)
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You have a point – beer can certainly oil the wheels of inspiration!
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Maybe I can get to Hemingway’s level one day, if I step it up.
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I LOVE dreaming and especially when it’s full of action and drama! Thanks for sharing yours, Craig.
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Thanks, Jan.
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Always a pleasure to see the workings of your mind, Craig. You are a curious and loveable character, my friend.
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I’ll take it. Thanks, and have a great weekend.
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Interesting. I dream vividly all the time. I have weeks here and there where I don’t remember much, but it’s rare.
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It would be a bonus if I could remember them all. Maybe it’s just the good stuff that sticks with me. Yeah, I’ll tell myself that.
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Thank you.
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Frustrating to say the least, can’t wait to see what you do with it!
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Probably nothing. Some of them get to be a vignette and stay that way. Some get used years later.
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That could be the start of a great story. Or even a cliffhanger in the middle of one.
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Thanks, Debi. I think I’ll reprint it so we can pick it apart over at Story Empire next month.
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Sounds like a great story!
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Thanks, Traci.
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Wow! Gripping! Will you continue on from there?
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Doubtful. I get these dreams occasionally. It may solidify in my mind into something useful one day. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Fascinating! Well you recreated it masterfully 😊
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Thank you.
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Welcome!
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