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WeWriWa 14

12/21/2013

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Greetings ladies and gentleman.  Christmas is fast approaching and I almost forgot to post this.  Between preparations for the holiday (plus two birthdays) and my fibro hitting me hard lately, it's hard to keep track of everything.

But, the tree is up, the presents are wrapped, and here I am typing so no worries. 

Before I post my eight I want to take a moment to thank those who read and comment.  It means so much to writers to get feedback on our work.  Even just a few words can literally make our day.  So thank you for reading, and a double thank you for those who comment, review, email, etc. 

Now on to the Eight!  By popular demand I am continuing where last week's snippet left off in Chapter 5:







          “Jack?  Is that you?”

          Jackson gritted his teeth.  He hated it when people called him Jack, and strangers in his personal space calling him that was a particular pet peeve of his.  “Pizza delivery!” he called out, training his gun on the direction from which the voice had come.

          “But I did not order any, oh!”  The petite blonde stopped at the sight of a gun aimed at her head.  She put a hand to her heart and slumped against a wall, the red satin of her negligee riding up her thigh as she leaned. 




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That's my eight for this week.  I'll see you around the internet between addressing Christmas cards and baking cookies.  And if we don't connect between now and then, Merry Christmas, Blessed Kwanzaa, Happy New Year, and a lovely whatever else you care to celebrate.




Kate


38 Comments
Veronica Scott link
12/22/2013 02:47:25 am

I really enjoyed this snippet, liked his momentary annoyance about being called Jack...just a very intriguing excerpt....what happens to that red negligee next LOL?

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Gemma Parkes link
12/22/2013 03:16:17 am

Great imagery, tense and yet sensual!

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Kate Warren
12/22/2013 04:59:13 am

Thanks, Gemma!

Kate Warren
12/22/2013 04:58:53 am

Thank you, Veronica. You'll have to tune in next week to find out what comes next. ;o)

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Eleri Stone link
12/22/2013 02:59:37 am

But...she seems to know him. So curious about what's happening here.

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Kate Warren
12/22/2013 04:59:53 am

Excellent observation about the disparity between their...acquaintance. Thanks, Eleri.

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Sarah Cass link
12/22/2013 03:27:59 am

Oh...my....sounds like they both are surprised by this meeting...but I have an odd feeling it's about to get much better.

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Kate Warren
12/22/2013 05:00:37 am

Surprised is definitely the word. As to getting better...well, come back next week.

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Millie BUrns link
12/22/2013 04:31:11 am

I love the premise behind the story, sounds fun. How does she know him, but he not know her? Got me curious : )

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Kate Warren
12/22/2013 05:01:07 am

Thank you, Millie! All will be revealed in time. :o)

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charmaine gordon link
12/22/2013 04:45:46 am

Terrific eight with a lot going on in a flash. A gun, a thigh and what happens next?

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Kate Warren
12/22/2013 05:01:25 am

Thanks, Charmaine!

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Marcia link
12/22/2013 05:15:18 am

ha! Was she expecting him after all, or is that negligee meant for somebody else? What fun!

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Kate Warren
12/22/2013 05:20:14 am

Oh she was expecting him. He just wasn't expecting her. Thank you, Marcia. This whole story is fun to write.

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Evelyn Jules link
12/22/2013 06:46:58 am

Hee! I love how much he hates being called Jack. Awesome description in this excerpt. This story totally puts me in a festive mood. Happy holidays to you, Kate! :)

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Kate Warren
12/22/2013 12:51:20 pm

Thanks, Evelyn! Happy holidays to you as well!

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Cara Bristol link
12/22/2013 06:54:15 am

I L-O-V-E this scene.

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Kate Warren
12/22/2013 12:51:41 pm

Thank you, Cara!

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Sue Ann Bowling link
12/22/2013 07:00:06 am

Was she expecting another Jack?

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Kate Warren
12/22/2013 12:52:31 pm

I should hope not, given that it's Jackson's hotel suite. :o)

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sue link
12/22/2013 07:28:34 am

totally intriguing --cannot imagine what's going on --but that's the point :D

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Kate Warren
12/22/2013 12:53:09 pm

Thanks, Sue. Actually Jackson doesn't know what's going on either at this point.

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Sarah W link
12/22/2013 08:33:44 am

When a total stranger knows you Red Lingerie well . . . you should probably step back and, um, reassess (so to speak). :D

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Kate Warren
12/22/2013 12:54:38 pm

Well she's not a *total* stranger. And she doesn't know his lingerie color preferences. But she does know she looks good in red.

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Chelle Cordero link
12/22/2013 12:54:20 pm

Curious situation. My first thought is of a role-playing game? The red negligee certainly adds a whole new dimension.

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Kate Warren
12/22/2013 12:55:35 pm

Sadly for Jackson, it's not role-playing. Though there's some definite playing going on.

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Hilary link
12/22/2013 10:11:05 pm

You caught my attention.. clearly she knows Jack…err Jackson. I don't want to anger him!

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Kate Warren
12/23/2013 03:44:07 am

Thanks, Hilary. No, Jackson's not a man anyone wants to anger.

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Chris Kelworth link
12/22/2013 11:18:19 pm

Wow. I wouldn't want a delivery like that! ;) (The gunman, I meant. Not sure if anybody's about to start delivering blondes in red lingerie.) Thanks for sharing.

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Kate Warren
12/23/2013 03:45:10 am

LOL! Delivering blondes in lingerie! That would be a very successful business, I think.

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Karen Michelle Nutt link
12/23/2013 01:53:34 am

Tense scene and you left us hanging. ugh!

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Kate Warren
12/23/2013 03:45:54 am

You're welcome (said smugly). More next week, since this is so popular. :o)

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Susan C
12/23/2013 06:13:29 am

I like it. A few words and you can see the scene unfolding.

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Kate Warren
12/23/2013 08:25:29 am

Thank you, Susan!

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Linda Hamonou link
12/24/2013 09:46:12 pm

He might totally kill her just for calling him Jack, wow, it still felt like they know each other somehow.

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Kate Warren
12/29/2013 08:22:36 am

LOL. He wouldn't pull the trigger just for that, even if he'd like to. :o)

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karen Y. bynum link
12/28/2013 11:58:06 pm

Ruh roh. Trouble! Intense 8. *wants to know what happens next*

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Kate Warren
12/29/2013 08:23:11 am

Thanks, Karen. Trouble indeed! I posted the next eight last night. Hope you like them.

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