Tell a story

[MarkFL]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer.

 

[ImaginaryDay2]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer.

"Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

 

[visionary]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer. "Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

The room was slowly filling up as powerful and famous people were filing in before the meeting was to start.

 

[ImaginaryDay2]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer. "Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

The room was slowly filling up as powerful and famous people were filing in before the meeting was to start.

"Hello, Julia"

 

[MarkFL]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer. "Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

The room was slowly filling up as powerful and famous people were filing in before the meeting was to start.

"Hello, Julia"

Startled, Julia turned to see her friend Brian dressed in a tuxedo, disheveled and obviously drunk.

 

[ImaginaryDay2]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer. "Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

The room was slowly filling up as powerful and famous people were filing in before the meeting was to start.

"Hello, Julia"

Startled, Julia turned to see her friend Brian dressed in a tuxedo, disheveled and obviously drunk.

"Surprised? You didn't think that they would actually turn their backs on me, did you? 'A lady of your stature'. HA! Tell us another one".

 

[visionary]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer. "Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

The room was slowly filling up as powerful and famous people were filing in before the meeting was to start.

"Hello, Julia"

Startled, Julia turned to see her friend Brian dressed in a tuxedo, disheveled and obviously drunk.

"Surprised? You didn't think that they would actually turn their backs on me, did you? 'A lady of your stature'. HA! Tell us another one".

Who invited him? she thought.

 

[ImaginaryDay2]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer. "Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

The room was slowly filling up as powerful and famous people were filing in before the meeting was to start.

"Hello, Julia"

Startled, Julia turned to see her friend Brian dressed in a tuxedo, disheveled and obviously drunk.

"Surprised? You didn't think that they would actually turn their backs on me, did you? 'A lady of your stature'. HA! Tell us another one".

Who invited him? she thought.

"You are a son of a..."

"Okay, everyone, let's get comfortable. We have a long night ahead of us"

 

[visionary]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer. "Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

The room was slowly filling up as powerful and famous people were filing in before the meeting was to start.

"Hello, Julia"

Startled, Julia turned to see her friend Brian dressed in a tuxedo, disheveled and obviously drunk.

"Surprised? You didn't think that they would actually turn their backs on me, did you? 'A lady of your stature'. HA! Tell us another one".

Who invited him? she thought.

"You are a son of a..."

"Okay, everyone, let's get comfortable. We have a long night ahead of us"

Bullets flying, glass shattering, people diving for cover.

 

[MarkFL]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer. "Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

The room was slowly filling up as powerful and famous people were filing in before the meeting was to start.

"Hello, Julia"

Startled, Julia turned to see her friend Brian dressed in a tuxedo, disheveled and obviously drunk.

"Surprised? You didn't think that they would actually turn their backs on me, did you? 'A lady of your stature'. HA! Tell us another one".

Who invited him? she thought.

"You are a son of a..."

"Okay, everyone, let's get comfortable. We have a long night ahead of us"

Bullets flying, glass shattering, people diving for cover. Julia had managed to dive underneath Dr. Plugenplayer's massive oak desk, and was frantically fishing for her phone from her purse to call 911, when she spied heavily armed police, some of whom still had smoke coming from the barrels of their firearms storming the room, so she put her phone away and focused on her survival instead.

 

[ImaginaryDay2]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer. "Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

The room was slowly filling up as powerful and famous people were filing in before the meeting was to start.

"Hello, Julia"

Startled, Julia turned to see her friend Brian dressed in a tuxedo, disheveled and obviously drunk.

"Surprised? You didn't think that they would actually turn their backs on me, did you? 'A lady of your stature'. HA! Tell us another one".

Who invited him? she thought.

"You are a son of a..."

"Okay, everyone, let's get comfortable. We have a long night ahead of us"

Bullets flying, glass shattering, people diving for cover. Julia had managed to dive underneath Dr. Plugenplayer's massive oak desk, and was frantically fishing for her phone from her purse to call 911, when she spied heavily armed police, some of whom still had smoke coming from the barrels of their firearms storming the room, so she put her phone away and focused on her survival instead.

Suddenly, the barrel of a gun appeared in her face. "Come with us, Ms. Parrish. NOW!"

Chapter Two:

 

[Lamb]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer. "Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

The room was slowly filling up as powerful and famous people were filing in before the meeting was to start.

"Hello, Julia"

Startled, Julia turned to see her friend Brian dressed in a tuxedo, disheveled and obviously drunk.

"Surprised? You didn't think that they would actually turn their backs on me, did you? 'A lady of your stature'. HA! Tell us another one".

Who invited him? she thought.

"You are a son of a..."

"Okay, everyone, let's get comfortable. We have a long night ahead of us"

Bullets flying, glass shattering, people diving for cover. Julia had managed to dive underneath Dr. Plugenplayer's massive oak desk, and was frantically fishing for her phone from her purse to call 911, when she spied heavily armed police, some of whom still had smoke coming from the barrels of their firearms storming the room, so she put her phone away and focused on her survival instead.

Suddenly, the barrel of a gun appeared in her face. "Come with us, Ms. Parrish. NOW!"

Chapter Two:

The cops could have at least offered her a beverage she mused as she sat in the interrogation room.

 

[ImaginaryDay2]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer. "Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

The room was slowly filling up as powerful and famous people were filing in before the meeting was to start.

"Hello, Julia"

Startled, Julia turned to see her friend Brian dressed in a tuxedo, disheveled and obviously drunk.

"Surprised? You didn't think that they would actually turn their backs on me, did you? 'A lady of your stature'. HA! Tell us another one".

Who invited him? she thought.

"You are a son of a..."

"Okay, everyone, let's get comfortable. We have a long night ahead of us"

Bullets flying, glass shattering, people diving for cover. Julia had managed to dive underneath Dr. Plugenplayer's massive oak desk, and was frantically fishing for her phone from her purse to call 911, when she spied heavily armed police, some of whom still had smoke coming from the barrels of their firearms storming the room, so she put her phone away and focused on her survival instead.

Suddenly, the barrel of a gun appeared in her face. "Come with us, Ms. Parrish. NOW!"

Chapter Two:

The cops could have at least offered her a beverage she mused as she sat in the interrogation room.

She figured it couldn't do any harm to light a cigarette, after the last few nights she'd had. "What are ya gonna do? Arrest me??" she bellowed to nobody, and the whole world at the same time.

 

[ImaginaryDay2]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer. "Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

The room was slowly filling up as powerful and famous people were filing in before the meeting was to start.

"Hello, Julia"

Startled, Julia turned to see her friend Brian dressed in a tuxedo, disheveled and obviously drunk.

"Surprised? You didn't think that they would actually turn their backs on me, did you? 'A lady of your stature'. HA! Tell us another one".

Who invited him? she thought.

"You are a son of a..."

"Okay, everyone, let's get comfortable. We have a long night ahead of us"

Bullets flying, glass shattering, people diving for cover. Julia had managed to dive underneath Dr. Plugenplayer's massive oak desk, and was frantically fishing for her phone from her purse to call 911, when she spied heavily armed police, some of whom still had smoke coming from the barrels of their firearms storming the room, so she put her phone away and focused on her survival instead.

Suddenly, the barrel of a gun appeared in her face. "Come with us, Ms. Parrish. NOW!"

Chapter Two:

The cops could have at least offered her a beverage she mused as she sat in the interrogation room.

She figured it couldn't do any harm to light a cigarette, after the last few nights she'd had. "What are ya gonna do? Arrest me??" she bellowed to nobody, and the whole world at the same time.

At that, the door opens. "Julia.... (sigh...)". It was Brian, a slight hint of exasperation in his voice. He appeared quite sober.

 

[visionary]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer. "Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

The room was slowly filling up as powerful and famous people were filing in before the meeting was to start.

"Hello, Julia"

Startled, Julia turned to see her friend Brian dressed in a tuxedo, disheveled and obviously drunk.

"Surprised? You didn't think that they would actually turn their backs on me, did you? 'A lady of your stature'. HA! Tell us another one".

Who invited him? she thought.

"You are a son of a..."

"Okay, everyone, let's get comfortable. We have a long night ahead of us"

Bullets flying, glass shattering, people diving for cover. Julia had managed to dive underneath Dr. Plugenplayer's massive oak desk, and was frantically fishing for her phone from her purse to call 911, when she spied heavily armed police, some of whom still had smoke coming from the barrels of their firearms storming the room, so she put her phone away and focused on her survival instead.

Suddenly, the barrel of a gun appeared in her face. "Come with us, Ms. Parrish. NOW!"

Chapter Two:

The cops could have at least offered her a beverage she mused as she sat in the interrogation room.

She figured it couldn't do any harm to light a cigarette, after the last few nights she'd had. "What are ya gonna do? Arrest me??" she bellowed to nobody, and the whole world at the same time.

At that, the door opens. "Julia.... (sigh...)". It was Brian, a slight hint of exasperation in his voice. He appeared quite sober. "Hope you are not involved with this group." He said looking around.

 

[ImaginaryDay2]

Chapter One:

Her disappointment at the events of the previous evening left her wondering what had happened to her 'well laid plans'. One friend in particular had managed to sabotage her at every turn, and she began to entertain thoughts of revenge. It seemed practical, after all, given that her planning had been so exact - It should have been hers for the taking. She picked up her phone with a sly smile wondering if they would ever suspect her for what she was about to do.

"Yes, good evening. This is Julia Parrish. Can you send a car, please? Thank you."

Political campaigns needed more work, so she needed to meet with those who could finance its success. Along the way, Julia's thoughts were on Brian - how he could have been so deceptive as to have bested her at her own game. Yes, Brian would have to pay dearly for his deception and betrayal, after all Julia had done for him over the years of their supposed friendship. Brian had been very evasive the last time she talked with him and she was wondering what was up with that. It was a rare mental slip for her not to recognize something so obviously out of character for him.

Julia tried to direct her thoughts to the upcoming campaign and the tedious schmoozing she would have to do with those with deep pockets, but her mind kept wandering to the wood chipper her brother kept at his cabin deep in the woods. Making a call to her brother, Todd, about visiting the place would not be easy, as he had become such a recluse in recent years. Since their parents' death a few years ago in a freak skydiving incident in which both parachutes somehow failed, Todd had become increasingly wary of everyone. Nearing midnight, the gleam of light from the study in the approaching mansion stopped her wandering mind, making the cabin a thought for another day.

First stop, the great mansion of Blderburg, where a private meeting is convened. Here. Julia would meet with Dr. Plugenplayer, an eccentric young billionaire who had made her fortune developing smartphone applications marketed to the elderly.

"Julia. Lovely to see you, my dear. I hear that you've been having some troubles as of late. Would you like some wine?"

Julia felt that a nice glass of wine would be just what she needed, but she saw the wine had already been poured, and she couldn't help but think of the mystery surrounding her parents' untimely death, and so she warily declined the offer. "Imbibing after midnight, good Doctor? Surely you know a lady of my stature would never think of such a thing", she said, secretly relishing the desire to become quite drunk.

The room was slowly filling up as powerful and famous people were filing in before the meeting was to start.

"Hello, Julia"

Startled, Julia turned to see her friend Brian dressed in a tuxedo, disheveled and obviously drunk.

"Surprised? You didn't think that they would actually turn their backs on me, did you? 'A lady of your stature'. HA! Tell us another one".

Who invited him? she thought.

"You are a son of a..."

"Okay, everyone, let's get comfortable. We have a long night ahead of us"

Bullets flying, glass shattering, people diving for cover. Julia had managed to dive underneath Dr. Plugenplayer's massive oak desk, and was frantically fishing for her phone from her purse to call 911, when she spied heavily armed police, some of whom still had smoke coming from the barrels of their firearms storming the room, so she put her phone away and focused on her survival instead.

Suddenly, the barrel of a gun appeared in her face. "Come with us, Ms. Parrish. NOW!"

Chapter Two:

The cops could have at least offered her a beverage she mused as she sat in the interrogation room.

She figured it couldn't do any harm to light a cigarette, after the last few nights she'd had. "What are ya gonna do? Arrest me??" she bellowed to nobody, and the whole world at the same time.

At that, the door opens. "Julia.... (sigh...)". It was Brian, a slight hint of exasperation in his voice. He appeared quite sober. "Hope you are not involved with this group." He said looking around.

"Of course I'm involved, Brian. Why else would I go see the 'Plugen'? Now if you would please move, I'll be leaving".