Pan in 60

Patois, Not English

2010-01-29T09:39:00.003-05:00

When you see patois in Cassidy style, pronounce every letter you see.

Don’t apply English rules. It’s not English. There is no ‘e’ at the end of words making vowels long. Two like vowels beside each other, means you pronounce the short sound longer (like i and ii in wii). The long ‘i’ in English is pronounced ‘ai’ in Patois.

Jamaican transport

2010-01-29T09:01:00.004-05:00

‘Wan stap draiva’, is ow wi dwiit
Caw dem bus no av no ‘biip’.
Muor taim di ringa naa rerk,
a shout yu afi shout fi di bus draw ‘erks!’
A rerk yu a go? Tek taxi cab
But mek shuor caal dem fram yu yaad
Caw dem we de pan di ruod
Wi’ pak an rinkl yu laik tuod

eco facade

2010-01-28T09:10:00.001-05:00

They said it would decrease our prices. They lied.
They said it would increase our efficiency. They were wrong.
They said it would reduce our dependency. We’re still waiting.
And while we wait, the prices continue to steadily go up, and the praised ethanol, sitting in high temperature gas tanks, evaporates before we even have a chance to drive it.

sweet seduction

2009-08-07T00:37:00.002-05:00

They had wonderful nights together. She would be happy but sad because he always left and she never knew when he would return. Her heart grew weary of sadness. She proposed to make him a permanent part of her life. With delightful seduction, she tied him to the bed, teased him till he begged for her, then… broke his ankles.

Random Story

2009-08-05T09:22:00.001-05:00

He shifts nervously. He realizes she’s onto his ‘truthful omission’.

“You know what.”

He says in response to the unspoken accusation in her eyes

“You’re right, I was at pan”

There! He said it. Now what? She doesn’t move, shift… even seem to breathe. He feels to say sorry, but it dies in his throat… he knows it’ll happen again.

(written by Seeker)

Consequencies 1

2009-01-14T06:48:00.000-05:00

The sun beat down on him making the pounding in his head even worse. His memory was fuzzy and disjointed. One foot in front of the other is all he could manage. His determination to reach on time a joke in light of his appearance and last night's activities.

"You made it" said the best man!

"I promised" he replied.

One

2008-04-06T21:27:00.004-05:00

- Hey!
-HEY!!!
--Huh?
-Daydreamer!
-- S'up.
-Heard?
--What?
-Drama!!
--Drama?
-Draaaammeeeerrr!!!!
--Really?
--Who?
-Julia
--Yeah?
-Brad
--Yeah?
-Busted!
--How?
-HIV!!
--(silence)
-Shame.
--Sigh.....
--Yeah.
-Unprotected!
-Crazyyy!!
--Happens.
-Damn!
--......happens......
-Deserved!
--Why?
-Sluts!
--(sigh)
-Wait....
-Didn't...
--.........
-Worried?
--....Sigh...
--Whatever.
-Tested?
--Yeah.
-Result?
--(silence)
-SHIT!!!
--(silence)
-Positive?
--(tears)
-SHIT!!!
-How...?
-When..?
-SHIT!!
--Tested?
-No?!
-Why?
--...........
-Why?
--.........
-WHY???
--Because.......
-BITCH!!!
--(silence)
-BITCH!!!
--Sorry.
-(slap)

Tenor lyme this Saturday

2007-11-29T22:47:00.000-05:00

"Man, this music is hype; can't remember the last time I heard this song."

"Probably before Lonnie and Daedrie-Ann dem were conceived, dear."

"Seriously though, ah out ah shape bad bad. I used to be the queen of
dandy-shandy; nobody could touch me."

"That was 10+ years ago dear."

"What you trying to say, I getting old?!"

"Not trying dear."

Lost in Translation

2007-09-22T17:45:00.000-05:00

"How was your Jamaican vacation?"
"Bad! I was in a bad traffic accident, my fault, I was driving on the wrong side."
"Were you hurt?"
"My arm tore open. The other driver told me to remove my bloody clothing... and then, I think he was asking about some cloth for his cat. But I had NO idea who 'Bombo' was!"

Something Just Hit The Fan!

2007-05-03T15:53:00.001-05:00

Work. Busy. Tasks. Deadlines. Hectic. Tired. Burnt. Weekend? No. Damn…

Boss. Assignment. Urgent. Critical.

Analysis. Figures. Commentary. Thoughts. Documents. Information. Research. Find. Digest. Conclude. Return. Submit. When? Yesterday!

Review. Correct? Submit... Wait. Errors. Damn. Fix. More. Shit. Time? None! Haste. Tick! Tock!

Boss. Assignment? Ready! Here.

Meeting. Managers. Report. Read. Discuss. What? Rubbish! Who? HIM! Punish!

Boss. Pissed!

Fired. Damn.

Helpless

2007-04-20T08:03:00.000-05:00

Her screams pierced the cold night air, shattering the peaceful silence which existed just moments before into a million pieces.
As the dark figure entered the room and moved closer to stand over her, she cried out as if she was able to read the stray thought as it escaped his mind
"Why didn't I wear a condom that night?!"

Elevated Standards

2007-04-09T21:28:00.000-05:00

"Oh my Gosh, did you see that body?"
"Eh; It was ok."
"Ok?! He had a perfect six pack, gorgeous back, and it looked like a quarter could be bounced on his ass. Normally you'ld be breaking your neck to look at a bod like that, and all you give him is an 'ok'. What's up?"
"Sorry... I saw 300."

Like A Virgin

2007-03-09T23:07:00.000-05:00

He walked her through the door, all the time rubbing his hand on her firm body. She took a few steps inside and then stopped, seemingly satisfied with her position. He quickly got comfortable on the ground. She looked at him, and he could tell she was finally ready. He ever so gently felt her breasts...

Then, he milked her.

2007-03-07T13:13:00.000-05:00

Her muscles ached from running but she couldn't stop now.
Whenever she considered leaving him she reminded herself that he had her best interest at heart despite the abuse.
Then she heard his voice and cringed
"Pick up the pace slowpoke. And after that you have 150 squats to do, and I want to see that ass touch the floor!"

Process of Elimination

2007-02-08T08:37:00.000-05:00

Another dreadful day had come. The crowd withstood the showers as they said their final goodbye. Linda watched in agony, tears streaming down her pale, bruised face. He was really gone.

Her husband held her tightly as he watched his stepson being lowered six feet below. Then he smiled softly, turned to Linda, and whispered in her ear, "You're next."

Transition

2006-12-02T18:53:00.000-05:00

He stood on the top of the hill looking back at the life he'd enjoyed. He smiled at the instances of joy, pain, ups, downs, triumphs, failures...... Wonderful memories, people.... He'd been truly blessed.

Regrets? Very few! He'd ensured that he enjoyed that which was given him thoroughly.

Then he turned, looked at his future............ and walked into her arms.

Just Better Than Cameras In The Bathroom

2006-11-29T10:10:00.000-05:00

"Hey Chuck, you got any movies here? I wanna watch a mafia flick."

"Yeah, I do, but..."

"Totally cool! You have Scarface! I'm gonna watch Scarface!"

"NO!!! Take it out, dude... You're gonna get me arrested!"

“Shut up man! You’re totally paranoid.”

(Sirens wail outside)

(Man of horn): "Eject the DVD and put your hands where I can see them!"

When It's Time To Go...

2006-10-15T17:44:00.000-05:00

Bruce had thought about it for months, even tried it before and couldn't work up the courage. But today was his day to go. His stomach turned and churned as he stepped close to the edge, and said his final prayer. He kissed his wife’s picture one last time.

“Hey Bruce, this is your spot! See you when we land!”

the writer

2006-10-15T15:22:00.000-05:00

She was famous. They waited with great anticipation. She sold her final piece for millions before anyone even saw a single word. She was that good. She took her money and went on a long vacation, leaving no trail.

In a large corner office, the first copy of the masterpiece was opened slowly, expectantly. Out came a single page. Blank.

Littered streets

2006-10-05T23:11:00.000-05:00

She vaguely remembered voices shouting........ calling her back. But she'd thought they were just trying to spoil her fun. Fun they could not have, chose not to have..... but .........she'd have listened had she known. Instead, constant cries and hungry mouths all day long, no end! She jumped the fence and ran until she could no longer hear................. their meowing.

Faith, Hope & Joy

2006-10-04T16:46:00.000-05:00

Tired of suspecting that she'd been fed lies, Joy decided to leave. Hope wasn't so sure, and decided that she'd tough it out a little longer. And Faith, good old Faith allowed herself no time to consider anything negative.

Until finally, Joy, Hope and Faith met. At that point, it was clear- Trick was a cheating a**hole of a boyfriend.

2006-09-15T22:38:00.000-05:00

Hours she spent on her masterpiece.
Working. Toiling. Paying attention to every little detail.
Tirelessly her limbs moved, adding delicate touches to make this artwork unique, special additions to make it her own.
Caught up in the task at hand, her surroundings now seemed like big blur, too insignificant for her to take notice
Until it was too late

SPLAT!

Panoridim... Humpty Dumpty style

2006-09-09T15:26:00.000-05:00

Panoridim sat on a wall
Panoridim had a great fall
All the strong pan boys and all the pan men
Couldn’t get Panoridim together again.

Then there was a suggestion:
Let the pan ladies do it!!

I'm joking guys... ur not totally incapable... :D

The dance

2006-09-07T08:54:00.000-05:00

They are there to watch me, I am there to be watched. I start, smiling at the first man. Slowly, carefully, I take off my glasses to start my ritual. I lean over and unzip one long black platform boot, and then the other. I present each shoe as proof - it gets a quick caress. Then...

“Here’s your passport, ma’am.”

Hi, My name is...

2006-09-05T22:22:00.000-05:00

Addiction?!
No, I've never taken casual drugs or anything like that.

Well yeah, there's something I like doing regularly.

So it causes arguments sometimes but that's cause they don't understand.

Well it's fun and it's not hurting anyone.
Lot's of other people do it.

Don't be ridiculous.
I can stop playing whenever I want

but why would I want to?

Focused

2006-09-04T09:24:00.000-05:00

“Look at her skirt… it’s hideous!”

“Did he use lotion this morning?”

“What a lapse! She just said ‘forHever’!"

“Is my makeup messed up? I hope not.”

“Wi get di ting dem, dem outta luck now…”

“Bwoy that movie last night was hardcore!”

“Lawx him can chat! Shut up now nuh!...”

“Would you look at that! Church is done already.”

We love you, but...

2006-08-23T09:31:00.000-05:00

“Hi mom. Hi Dad. I have something to sh…”

“Before you start dear, we just want to let you know that we love you and have your best interest at heart. Since the day we laid our eyes on you, we knew you would be a special child.”

“What’s this about?” she says somewhat surprised.

“We want you out! Now!”

Everybody else has a life

2006-08-23T08:56:00.001-05:00

“Hello… Hello. Is anybody in here?”
She wanders about the dim lit, seemingly abandoned room, as it resonates with every call she makes.

She stumbles over some of B’s books, sees D's cell phone he left to avoid calls, the work BC was stressing over, Seeker’s spelling list… She realizes someone’s there, hovering over a computer, reading/commenting on Aurora. BashmentBass.

She said

2006-08-04T19:50:00.000-05:00

"Oh my Gaaawwwwwddd! No he didn't!"
(Sobbing) 'I didn't know what to do... he just......'
"Are you alright?"
'................nooooooooooooo!!' (wailing)
"So...... what are you gonna do....... I mean...... well .........you know what I mean!"
'I don't knoooooooooooooow! I can't breathe! I'm gonna die!' (hyperventilating)
"Everything will be alright, just calm down! So.... what did you say?"
'YES of course!'
"BITCH!"

He said

2006-08-04T19:39:00.000-05:00

"Hold on, is what you tryin to seh to me?"
'I did it man.'
"Did what you ass? Stop beatin around di bush! Why you always have to be so damn cryptic?"
'You know already! Didn't you get my text?'
"No I never get no damn text... wait is dat text you talkin bout?!"
(Smiles) 'Yeah.'
"SH*T! You dumb f#ck!"

Pointless Conversations

2006-08-03T11:00:00.000-05:00

He walks past several times a day, everyday, glancing in her direction, trying to make eye contact. She sees, but glues her eyes to the screen.
He realizes he’s not getting her attention and walks over... “Hey Q-D-P-I-E!”
“No creativity…” she thinks to herself.
He likes what he sees. He wants what he sees, but he doesn’t stand a chance.

Another Day In Paradise...

2006-07-26T15:57:00.000-05:00

“Cool breeeeze… white saaand… warm hands allllll over me… girls… young girls… hot girls… mamma mia!!! This is paradise!!!”

His masseuse whispers, “Get up!..... Get up!............. GET UP!!!”

He jumps up, and realizes he’s in bed. His wife hovers over him. “You need to GET UP! The garbage needs dumping, the kids are late for school, the bills need paying…”

the experiment

2006-07-25T14:23:00.000-05:00

“Anderson whats the status?”
“It’s getting worse sir!!”
“There’s nothing else we can do to contain it?”
“We’ve tried everything but its still spreading!”
“Jesus, I’ve never seen anything spread this fast…”
“We’re doomed…oh…God…”

On the other side of the world, the mad scientist cackled with glee.
“Ive done it!! Soon the whole world will be blogging in 60! MUAHAHAHAHA!!!”

Wider appeal

2006-07-20T22:38:00.000-05:00

Guys, we're being noticed. :-D MadBull sparked some interest in this concept and got a couple others writing their own 60-word stories. Check them out:

Seems we need to renew our enthusiasm here if we have an audience, guys.

When The Bough Breaks...

2006-07-17T13:55:00.000-05:00

Hold on. You can do it. Hold on. You can do it. See the door, just ahead. Calm, belly, calm.

Just a few more steps. You can do it… Almost… You're there!

Enter the cubicle. Don't get anxious. Don't make it worse. Turn around. Good. Unbuckle. Good. Unzip. Good. Sit and let free!!!

Oh s#$%! I forgot about my underwear...

the mistake of a mistress

2006-06-20T21:32:00.000-05:00

'I need help to get out! You're my best friend; you know I didn't kill her!'

'Ok, dude, calm down. I know you didn’t. I believe you.'

'How’s my wife?'

'Not good. She’s with me for a while. This hit her hard man.'

'I know. Thanks so much. Take care of her, ok?'

'Yea, of course... I’ll.... kill for her...'

Close Quarters

2006-06-19T12:42:00.000-05:00

Our actions weren’t coordinated, but they weren’t unique. I’d look up, he’d look down, she’d check her watch. Eyes never made four. Lips never made conversation. We were close, yet distant. It was dead quiet, apart from the surrounding creaking of moving parts. We did it every day, but everyday was the same.

The doors opened. Man, I hate elevators.

Suffer them to come on to me

2006-06-10T07:17:00.000-05:00

He looked around at the cheering, jeering crowd. "How had it come to this", he asked himself? He never meant to harm them. Afterall, he loved them. They were so innocent and pure..... unlike their greying counterparts, filled with such deception and hate! He remembered the happy moments with the childr.... ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZT!

They applauded. He was pronounced. Revenge is sweet!

Mother Goose goes daytime

2006-05-24T23:50:00.000-05:00

Jack left Jill and went up the hill to catch a pail of water.
On coming down he heard a sound and checked to see what was the matter.
There Jill laid with that pumpkin eater Peter and Mary the contrary in quite a close "fit".
Jack so nimble, Jack so quick burnt down the pumpkin with his candlestick.

Positive Outlook (adapted)

2006-05-07T02:10:00.000-05:00

A drunk man walked into a restaurant. He was dirty, and stunk of his own waste. He spotted a woman, and advanced...
"Heeeey b-b-baby!"
"Get lost, you drunk, smelly beast!"
"Well y-y-you know what? Yeah, I stink, but you UGLY! When I wake i-i-in the morning, I'll be clean and sober. B-b-but when you wake up, you'll still be ugly!"

bumming for sun

2006-04-22T14:02:00.000-05:00

The bodies lay in the sun like cars at a theatre on opening night… packed! Sprawled with arms and legs away from their torsos, girls clad in bikinis, guys in their shorts, cuddling, laughing, sliding, playing Frisbee, basking in sun, rolling in sand… I mean grass…

GRASS!?

But wait… isn’t this the lawn in front of the university administration building?!

Learning the 'Last' Way

2006-03-05T12:59:00.000-05:00

OK... 45 metres left. Still in last place. Come on, feet! Please, not last! My friends are already laughing!

YES! Poor sucker in lane 4 fell flat on his face... Seventh place.

20 metres left. Oh crap! You're kidding me. The guy got up; he's sprinting past me! My friends are rolling with laughter. Last place.

Shoulda stuck to swimming.

Ruptured membranes

2006-03-02T21:04:00.000-05:00

Today I saw those eyes. Hauntingly staring at me. They brought tears to mine. I tried to look away but I just couldn't. My heart raced, my instincts said "RUN"! But I didn't. I screeeeeaaaammmmed and uttered not a sound. Pain swelled like the tide, but there was no ebb ebb ebb of relief.

I paid my taxes and left.

Nude vel up meants

2006-02-23T03:41:00.000-05:00

Despite Seeking to alleviate the problem of limited mobility, there still exists a Le-an on resources. Our intrepid monk still presses on postulating and cerebrating, holding back on the salivating. For although a jack of all played, he'll father none. Fair-Le disillusioned by moral decay, passion's thrust is in plastics, wrapped and re-cycled, not littered streets or patter of feet.

a job secure

2006-01-31T11:19:00.000-05:00

He sighs at the sight of another crashed computer screen, casually continues talking, and hits the reset button. It doesn’t faze him; he’s been here many times before. He asks the owner for a glass of water then gets busy, fixing. In the owner’s absence, he surreptitiously uploads the virus, ensuring he’ll get another call within a week or two.

Puppy Love

2006-01-30T21:46:00.000-05:00

He sat on his porch, eyes drooping, head hanging low. His pain was obvious to the world. Though he never said it, all who knew him knew that he was very in love with her. He couldn't deal. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't seem to ignore it- she was one really hot bitch, and he was castrated.

Love at arrow's first sight

2006-01-29T23:24:00.000-05:00

Jane liked John. They went to the park and sat on a bench. Just then Jane dropped her purse and bent down to pick it up. As she sat upright, John left and introduced himself to Harry, who was passing by.

In the bushes, a groggy cupid lowered his bow. “Dammit, I missed. Shouldn’t have had that last tequila shot…”

there is no spoon

2006-01-29T21:27:00.000-05:00

They hovered next to the edge, waiting to see if he'd pass the test. He stepped back, started running at high speed, and threw himself off the edge. He went sailing through the air and, just when he thought he'd make it to the other side, started falling. The cheering abruptly stopped as the bedbug went smashing into the carpet.

gagged

2006-01-27T15:53:00.000-05:00

They sat in silence in the dusty basement waiting, but no one came. Wires connected each of them to each other, and to the instrument carefully placed below them. The air sat still as they thought about their fate. When it seemed like the last of their hope was gone, a loud bang erupted from the left. Someone started typing!

Dizzies arboutt maaw kenlean

2006-01-10T16:59:00.000-05:00

Once upon a time in a yard not far away, four pans, four hands, two stands, two players met while making sweet music together.

He was the butt of many jokes because of his monkish vows. But that was what she had been seeking.

Serendipity on the serengetti led him to rope her. But will monk grope her?

The Beginning........

Bedtime Disturbances

2006-01-09T10:25:00.000-05:00

"Honey, you know I love you, right?"
"(Yawns) You know I do baby. I love you too."
"And you know I appreciate you working so hard on the farm all day, right?"
"Yes sweets. I know. What's wrong?"
"Well, it's just that..."
"Spit it out."
"How do I..."
"Just say it!"
"You need a bath! You smell like a cow!"

superpeople got problems too...

2006-01-06T14:51:00.000-05:00

Dammit, I shouldve known this was a hoax. Who “falls” off a building wearing something as skimpy as that? But she jumped cause she knew id rescue her. As the Man Of Steel ive got better things to do. But she looks real hot tho! Now ive got a problem…..she’s wearing a tight low cut top, and im wearing tights…

A priori - from what comes before

2006-01-04T20:39:00.000-05:00

She slammed down the phone and fled into the couch.

Seconds ticked while she processed. She reached for the instrument that had just delivered that crushing blow and recoiled. It had connected her Ad Libitur through those difficult times of her escape to those she had left behind.

Now it brought HIM back! She knew she had to........ RUN!!! ....... AGAIN!!

In absentia

2005-12-22T16:19:00.000-05:00

He lay on his back staring into the darkness. It reminded him of childhood games of hide and seek..... as he desperately tried to see through his eyelids. He wasn't sure where he was but knew that it was close quarters. He heard voices in the distance. Moans....... cries? ... laughter?! .....singing.

"Then sings my soooooul my saviour God to theeeeee......"

Drunks on a Cliff

2005-12-21T23:48:00.000-05:00

He gripped his partner's hand tightly as she dangled off the side of the cliff, terrified. "Jan, pass me the money" he begged, as she gripped the briefcase with all their winnings.
As he grabbed for the case, their grip loosened. As he took the case, it flew open. Her hand slipped free. All the money, and his partner, disappeared.

The G-Squad

2005-12-14T22:02:00.000-05:00

She was careful to not shake the box too much though her hands trembled as she completed the delicate operation. She always hated this part – so much depended on her. She carefully lifted it and started to walk slowly; trying not to picture what would happen to her if she dropped it.

Gently she placed the gift under the tree.

It's been nearly 2 weeks! What's happening to everyone? :-)

First Group Experience

2005-12-02T13:51:00.000-05:00

His thoughts were drifting. He had to distract himself from the nearness of the others. The intertwined limbs almost seemed grotesque. He could no longer tell who was who (as if it mattered). All he knew was that he was not sure what to do next.

Then he heard a loud voice, one to be obeyed.

“Ok, right foot blue!”

Poetic Injustice

2005-12-02T12:08:00.000-05:00

He made a date with disaster as he drove at 90 mph, weaving through heavy highway traffic, refusing to heed the warnings or yield to the pleading of his passengers (who were neither impressed nor amused with his indiscretion), and ultimately losing control of the vehicle as he tried overtaking one too many times.

All his passengers died.

He survived.

The Green Green Grass

2005-11-30T00:04:00.000-05:00

His demeanor changed. Suddenly, he was happy, and relaxed. The ride was beyond the hustle and bustle state of hours past; now it was slow and bump-free. The air smelt better and better with even revolution of the tires that carried him along.

The tires stopped spinning. He sighed as he stepped out of the car. He was home.

Leader of the pack

2005-11-29T17:03:00.000-05:00

The power is almost intoxicating. No one dare moves until instructed as such. His tool, long, pointed, slashes through the air, creating and destroying at will. His ‘gang’ follows his every lead, inspiring fear, sadness, whichever emotion they see fit. No one is safe.

He arrives.

Everyone goes quiet. Anxiety builds…

The conductor raises his baton. The orchestra gets ready…

In the midst

2005-11-27T00:58:00.000-05:00

There was chaos around him, but...... he just strummed on his guitar. His vocals were mediocre at best. One doubted if he even knew what it meant to be in key. His lessons were experience, his key was life. His contentment was harmony enough. He couldn't hear the shots or see the fires raging. He simply sang while he played.

Unease

2005-11-25T20:23:00.000-05:00

He sat in the back. Others shuffled by. He made room and smiled timidly at them. He hated making eye contact. The whole affair made him uneasy. Why did he have to be here? Other people avoided coming, why couldn't he?

"You're next my son."

He sighed and began...

"Forgive me Father for I have sinned my last confession was......"

Execution

2005-11-25T20:09:00.000-05:00

He looked with a scowl on his face. This was the second time that he failed to execute the plan. He would not get many opportunities. He knew this and it made his past failures that much more annoying. Was his hesitation fear? He could do this.

Wait ..... opportunity..... This time he had to. No more hesitation.
Swat!!!

*@#%ing roach!

War

2005-11-25T10:36:00.000-05:00

They spread to all the lands they could find. They razed the forests around them as they pillaged and plundered. They killed the inhabitants of the surrounding areas and they chased the survivors from their homes to make way for their own. They poisoned the waters. Nowhere was safe from their assault.

Yes, humans had reached the peak of civilization.

Great Sex!

2005-11-25T01:58:00.000-05:00

The sex was... wonderful! More satisfying than they ever imagined.

The woman dropped back into the bed as her man hovered over her. They were exhausted. He wasn't sure how she was, because through it all she groaned more than she moaned. But now, she was beaming.

The sex was just how they wanted it- female. They had their daughter.

Plans gone awry...almost

2005-11-24T01:09:00.000-05:00

The beer bellied drunkards. Flashing neon signs, dry stale peanuts, smoke in the air, swearing and cursing. The car breaking down on the way to their favourite restaurant. Stranded cold and wet in a run down bar on their anniversary. None of that mattered, except seeing her boyfriend through teary eyes down on one knee.

His plans wouldn’t be spoiled.

Night Shift

2005-11-23T23:45:00.000-05:00

He studied for 10 hours, never once breaking. Afterwards, he went to work. He toiled all day, hammer to nail, drill to concrete, sweat to eyes, cuts and bruises along the way. Nobody there worked as hard as he did.

He woke up at 11 AM. It was all a dream. For the rest of the day, he did nothing.

burning desire

2005-11-23T19:06:00.000-05:00

She needed him, more that ever.

She called out his name, ran her fingers through his hair, and arched her back for better access, pulling him toward her. He moved closer, pulled back the skin, and blew gently from his lips, causing her to shudder. He slowly placed his finger in the wet, sensitive area and finally removed the eyelash.

Torture

2005-11-22T15:14:00.000-05:00

“Oh God, I can’t take any more”, she thought. Tears rolled down her face as the pain tore through her. Taunting screams rained down on her as she tried to remember how she got here. She knew she had let herself fall into this trap.

She opened her eyes in horror as he said, “Ok, just twenty crunches to go”.

zzzzz

2005-11-21T16:24:00.000-05:00

The dance between the alarm and the snooze button begins. The ‘ring’ and ‘slap’ continue until finally…

‘mmm…’

Body rolls over; eyes squeeze tight with a yawn, then slowly open and focus…

‘Oh CRAP!!!! Is THAT the time!!??’

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‘Ladies and gentlemen, due to technical difficulties, we apologize for the delay of Air Jamaica flight number 56, non-stop to Kingston, Jamaica...'

2005-11-21T11:36:00.000-05:00

He hears the call constantly now, he knows he shouldn’t answer, but it gets harder each day. He fights, but without conviction any more. “How Bad Can it be?” he asks, but he knows the answer.
“Time to go” says his coworker, taking him from his private struggle. Reluctantly he leaves the lunchroom. Day three survived, barely.

Tough day at work

2005-11-20T22:18:00.000-05:00

Pencil through the eye. Or neck. Either would be fatal. Unfortunately still not comparable to the many times he penetrated her daughter, without her consent. It would be so easy, the straight jacket would ensure that. A life for a life.

But she must be professional. The court requires it.

She begins the evaluation. “So, tell me about your childhood…”

Tied

2005-11-20T21:10:00.000-05:00

She felt the rush of water over her head.
The weight around her ankle pulled her under; She could not escape.
"Help!" she screamed silently. Her lungs burnt for oxygen.
Water filled her mouth and nostrils as life left her body.
She woke covered in sweat. Feeling the new band on her
finger, she looked over at her sleeping husband.

Final Moments

2005-11-20T15:48:00.000-05:00

They were told the final words. Both turned red. They weren't told to kneel, but neither could help it. The end was here. A group stood around them, staring down at them, ready to react. Neither could hold back the tears, it was a frightening moment.

The priest nudged the man, the man grinned uncontrollably, and finally kissed his bride.

Sniper

2005-11-20T09:42:00.000-05:00

He carefully checked his sight lines as he waited for today’s target. They sent others before him but she always escaped. Carefully camouflaged in his position, he slowly exhaled as the first of her entourage exited the building. She stepped out, looked around and headed for the car.

His finger was ready.

A perfect shot!

The paparazzi smiled to himself.

Till death do us part

2005-11-20T06:52:00.000-05:00

Everyone else had gone. She stood alone by the side looking down at him. He had left her too. She remembered and hugged her belly and fell to her knees. Two had become one but she was not ready so it had to go. So three became two, and then .... she had nothing. No record that they had been one.

Honeysun

2005-11-19T23:45:00.000-05:00

The calm and peace of early morning, the smell and sound of rain hitting the window, the fresh glow of a new day. They awake to the feel of each other’s lips, he weightlessly on top, wedding bands glistening on their embracing fingers. They smile at each other and gently resume their last action, realizing they had fallen asleep… kissing.

Escape

2005-11-19T23:01:00.000-05:00

How much longer? he wondered.

It wasnt the dark so much, (he'd gotten used to that a long time ago) but the not knowing drove him crazy - what was happening outside, where he was being taken, whose voices disturbed his sleep.

He'd had enough. Struggling he forced his way out and then screamed. They screamed back:

"Its a boy!!"

Fact or Fiction?

2005-11-19T21:40:00.000-05:00

Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was cared for by busy parents who were always in the limelight. He didn't have the guidance he needed to develop in intellect. He was a stupid child. Despite his hair colour, he was as close to 'dumb blonde' as one could get.

When he got older, he became President.

The lighthouse

2005-11-19T20:33:00.000-05:00

"Sigh. Mahoney, look at him!" said George.

"Yep, without fail. You could set your watch by him" replied Mahoney.

"You think he'll ever give up? Are they still alive?"

"Maybe, maybe not! All I know I could never hold on so long."

"He just stares out..... all night ..... Anyway, see you in the morning. I'm going home to my family."

Wrong number, wrong time wrong place

2005-11-19T07:37:00.000-05:00

*RRRRIIIIINNGGG* The phone rings.
"Hello?"
"Yes sah, this is the fishernam hailing you."
Who?
"Fisherman? You sure you have the right number?"
"Yeah man, I hear seh is you can deal with the cocaine ting for me."
"Boss you have the wrong number."
*Click*
The line goes dead. Two days later, the owner goes dead. Line terminated.

Tragic true story

2005-11-18T15:54:00.000-05:00

They had been out, anxiously awaiting their arrival home. It was mom’s turn to drive. Dad: exhausted. Boys: strapped in, sleeping.

The road was shiny with ice. She didn’t notice. They slid out of control on her first turn. In a matter of minutes, their family of four reduced to the two who started it. The driver: hospitalised. Husband grieving.

A mother's love

2005-11-17T23:32:00.000-05:00

Looking down at him, she smiled to herself at the innocence of sleep. She had never felt such love as she did for this tiny being.

As she reached out to lightly touch his head, he stirred. His breathing changed and he slowly opened his eyes to look up at her.

Then, with one tiny movement, he wagged his tail.

De-lifted

2005-11-17T18:15:00.000-05:00

It was just the two of us. She looked gorgeous, as always. I was smitten.

We stood closely together. The lift stopped. The doors opened. At that moment she faced me for the first time.

"Why not while the doors were closed?" I asked myself.

I prayed that she'd speak to me. She did.

"You're on my toe", she said.

Stalked

2005-11-17T18:00:00.000-05:00

She could sense him. Every step took her closer home; took him closer to her. She turned corners and bolted. She lost him; escaped another attempt to steal her innocence. She would think of something else tomorrow.

She finally arrived home. He was there… waiting. He pounced on her. A shot fired. He fell. Her brother stood shaking, afraid, relieved.

one night stand

2005-11-17T17:24:00.000-05:00

Eyes met. Floor crossed. Names told. Small talk. Drinks bought. Lips warm. He liked. She liked. Party left. His place. Clothes ripped. Tongues tangled. Hands moving. Flesh bitten. Soft moan. Loud moan. Bodies rocking. Bed shaking. Heavy breathing. Blade gleaming. Knife plunged. Sheets red. He struggled. She fought. Gun shot. More blood. He killed. She killed. They died. Bad date.

Pan in 60

2005-11-16T23:00:00.000-05:00

Dear writers,

The rules for writing a post are simple. The blog is called 'Pan in 60', and thus, all stories should be 60 words in length. It may be a bit difficult to come up with ideas at first, so take a quick read of the book if it will help. And have fun! My 60 words are up.