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Unfinished Business

Chris Hall41 Comments

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The two gargoyles had nodded sagely, as the red-head woman watched both of them, a moment later one of them took out a smartphone and began to messaging, while both of the gargoyles chatted quickly; meanwhile, the red-head woman seemed rather astonished – a phone?! – she peered at it, and it was even newer than hers.

‘We’re busy now – and we have moved into the 21st century – who wouldn’t? but anyway, we need some help too, since we now know that this place goes back to 1789 and the Revolution, not that it matters any more, probably; but never mind just now, we need the old vampire – no, don’t worry – he is on our side.’

The red-head woman raised an eyebrow, as she wondered where she was needed any more, and anyway she was getting restless, although a vampire sounded interesting; she decided to focus on what was happening, ‘you said only two days, what was that?’ – just as her vision cleared – ‘oh, of course, the full moon.’

The two gargoyles almost giggled to each other, ‘now, we need a proper plan, it will all go swimmingly (not like last time… definitely not), okay?’ – ‘yes indeed, and especially since this is the summer solstice, very special in our calendar, don’t you agree?’

The red-head woman was about to explain for the people who live in the southern hemisphere, but she decided not to complicate it, instead she stared over the roof where she saw the beautiful view… how lovely.

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41 thoughts on “Unfinished Business”

  3. Vampire…now we are talking!!
    And as Anne Rice’ Lestat said:
    “Who cares? Kingdoms rise and fall. Just don’t burn the paintings in the Louvre, that’s all.”

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    • Oh yes, the wonderful Anne Rice and Lestat! I’ve read several of those and the film.

      Now, let’s see… a heist in the Louvre (done it before, but maybe again and better with the red-head?)🤔

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  10. I like how even those gargoyles are hooked on their phones. A vampire and a new moon add to the mystery. I also wonder: what happened “last time”? Nice tale full of opportunities for more adventure.

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