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BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE LETTER H

[FlashXer] EXERCISE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008

As I think I have written many times, effective prompts are or can be anywhere. All you have to do is let your mind stay open, and look for them. I keep a note pad, so I can write t hem down: of course when I ge to the computer I can never find the damn note pad. So be it. But I was reading Howard's recent posting, and there was today's prompt. You may add to it, with words like hooters, homicide, etc. But I like it in it's minimalistic form. So here you are, with a prompt that was one of our FlashXer stories. How about that. Thanks Howard.

HOOKERS, HOBOS, AND HUSTLERS

Usual rules. 1000 words. In the subject line, please, your name, the word Hookers and the story title. Start writing now, and as the cokney's say, watch yer H's.
Have fun
Irv


11/18/08 Janine's Hookers "Brought To You By The Letter H" 171 words

"Today class, we are on the letter H. I've chosen some words for us to discuss. Honnie, can you please read them out loud?"

"Hookers, hobos and hustlers."

"Thank you, Honnie. Now does anyone know what these words mean and can you tell us what they have in common?"

Len raised his hand and blurted out, "I know. Hookers give pleasure for money. Hobos beg for money and Hustlers get money by lying. Getting money is what they have in common."

"Thank you, Len. You are correct. Now why is this important?"

Brath answered, "When we get to Earth, we are supposed to blend in and if we are out of money, we can assume one of these roles to get some. It is a very easy way to get integrated into the society."

"I am so impressed with this class of recruits. I'm sure our invasion will be a complete success. Once everyone is in place, we will start taking over the government and our new home will be secured."



11/18/08
Hi Janine,

Neat little speculative fiction tale. Good dialog. Fun read. Nothing cited in your manuscript.

Regards, Mike


11/18/08
Hi, Janine,

A little gem of a story! It gave me a chuckle after a long day at work. Loved the title too! Nothing cited in your manuscript.

Regards, Jim


11/19/08
Great little tale, Janine. Love the inference to Sesame Street! Good title and resolution, creative take on the prompt. You've captured the essence of alien thinking in less than two hundred words. Well done! Nothing cited in your manuscript.
Harriett



11/20/08
Hi Janine,

Well written and to the point. -Rita





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