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to another Sunday with Weekend Writing
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I’m
running snippets from an unpublished short story in my superhero series. It was
written for an anthology that didn’t get published. I’m debating whether to
expand it into a novella or make an anthology with other short stories. Any
suggestions are welcome.
Background: After Estelle joined their table, Toby, the leader of the
Secret Supers, has just explained that Gecko’s baby sister is missing.
You can
read last week’s snippet here – https://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2018/09/her-mothers-frantic-snippet-from.html
Last line
was: “Yep; know how it is; ain’t easy to lose part of
your family,” Toby drawled.
Toby continued, “Problem number two, our contact in the cops’
station sent word they’re worried about street kids disappearing. Inspector
Parkins suspects child trafficking or something. Reckon the two problems might
be connected.” Stabbing his forefinger at Gecko, he said, “Tell them about the
chief suspect.”
“Okay;” Gecko frowned; “Normally, Juliana rides the school bus
with Sofia, a girl from the next building in our complex. The day she went
missing, her friend was sick, and neither of the mothers came to meet the bus.
Bus driver watched a woman greet Juliana and lead her away. Typical Latina,
short hair, neatly dressed; driver thought she was a relative from out of town.
Didn’t get worried until next morning when the cops called.”
Toby said, “Know it’s not much, but she’s the only hint we
have.”
You can read
about Estelle, Toby and the other Supers in my Secret Supers
books - http://www.auroraspringer.org/p/secret-supers.html
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As always, I’ll be happy to reply to your
comments.
Oh dear, this doesn't sound good. Let's hope that one clue is enough.
ReplyDeleteNot really. Not yet at least.
DeleteWell, that is a bit of a problem.
ReplyDeleteYes, they're flummoxed.
DeleteSerious problem here. Well done.
ReplyDeleteOy, child abductor in the area... That is a serious problem.
ReplyDeleteYes. They'll have to root out the culprits.
DeleteNice tease, Aurora! Building suspicion into terrifying possibility. Doesn't sound good . . .
ReplyDeleteThanks. It isn't, but the Secret Supers will find her by the end.
DeleteA family's worst nightmare - abducted child. *shudder*
ReplyDeleteYes. This series has horrors and mysteries.
DeleteSeems as if they have a solid clue though and a witness at least. I agree with others who have said what a nightmare an abducted or missing child is! Great snippet...
ReplyDeleteThanks. It seems more of a case for the cops, but they haven't found the woman.
DeleteAt least they have a description, though that might be a pretty common look!
ReplyDeleteExactly. Too common in that neighborhood.
DeleteThis isn't a very definitive clue. I hope it leads to something more concrete.
ReplyDeleteActually its' almost a red herring!
DeleteScary situation. Hope they're able to quickly find the kids. Nice, strong snippet.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Of course they will take until the end of the story to find her.
DeleteHopefully they'll get more clues quickly!
ReplyDeleteMaybe!
DeleteA scary thought that they were taken. I hope they find more clues and fast.
ReplyDeleteIt is only a short story, but they'll be frustrated by the scarcity of clues.
Delete"Not much" is an understatement!
ReplyDeleteThat's Toby. He'll have a plan.
DeleteThat's really scary, they don't have anything to go one. I wonder why she went with the stranger though.
ReplyDeleteShe didn't say. Probably the woman said something plausible like, "Your mama sent me."
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