“So what am I doing?” I ask, clasping my hands behind my back. I hope that my nervousness isn’t showing through my shaking fingers.
Dr. Cornell continues to march at a clipped pace down the hall. He doesn’t seem to hear me.
I follow him, quickening my pace. The cool feeling of the white tiled walls and floor – even the ceiling – increasing my anxiety. I had been too nervous to look at the exterior of the building much, but it looked an awful lot like a metal cage.
“Dr. Cornell?”
He doesn’t look back at me and keeps walking, but actually says something to me. “What all have you been told?”
“Not much.”
Dr. Cornell stops. I see that we’re at the end of the hall, a heavy metal door is right in front of us. He opens the door, and I step forward to look inside.
The inner workings of the room look almost prehistoric – giant plants in what looks like a beach on the edge of a grassland. Two giant lizards are fighting, standing up on their rear legs, their thick tails supporting them.
I, of course, sneeze. I’m severely allergic to palm trees. Both lizards stop and turn my way, blood and saliva dripping from their mouths.
Dr. Cornell shoves me in, and I stumble. He whispers, “Run.”
June 10, 2017 at 12:46 pm
That cliffhanger though!!!
I’m a fellow writer who’s new to blogging, and I was wondering if you had any tips for newbie bloggers,
If you have the time, please check out my blog @breenysbooks. I’d love any feedback. Have a wonderful day.
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June 10, 2017 at 3:22 pm
Thanks, that’s what everyone keeps saying!! π
Hmm. Tips. I wouldn’t consider myself in the position to give them out … but I shall try, nonethless!!! (You would be punished … not I, so why not?? π )
1) Be charming. Like me. β€
2) In all seriousness, though, this is some advice that I need right now: in a few years (or less … whatever), you won't feel as motivated to post. Just doing it. If it's something that you love, you need to keep doing it. It looks like you're doing a pretty good job right now, though.
3) Be social. A comment for a comment, ya know? It's actually … kinda … kinda fun. π
Thanks for commenting, and I wish you all the best with blogging!! π
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June 10, 2017 at 3:48 pm
Thank you! I greatly appreciate your tips.
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May 20, 2017 at 7:31 pm
Hi Alyssa! I have nominated you for the Sunshine blogger award! You can see the details here: https://mydollcorner.wordpress.com/2017/05/20/how-do-i-title-this/
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May 21, 2017 at 12:49 am
Thanks!
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May 17, 2017 at 9:40 pm
Ummm what is this cliffhanger I must know more?? Did the lizards eat you? Did you eat them? DID YOU FORM A BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP AND DANCE AROUND THE FOREST TOGETHER?? I am without knowledge.
Also, I enjoyed this short story. Although that’s just expected because I adore all of your short stories.
*whispers* they’re the best.
Simi π
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May 18, 2017 at 2:51 am
Haha, I think that the latter is the most probable. But I, too, am without knowledge. π
Thank you!! Your comments always make my day! β€
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May 18, 2017 at 8:02 pm
ALYSSA!!
β€ happy that they do π
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May 17, 2017 at 3:09 pm
duuuuddeeeeeee i love this so much
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May 17, 2017 at 5:51 pm
Thanks! π
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May 16, 2017 at 6:27 am
*shivers* WHAT HAPPENS NEXT??!
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May 16, 2017 at 2:34 pm
I’d like to know, myself. π
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