Drabble Prompt: The Big Winner
This is from The One Minute Writer.
Friday, November 9, 2012
FFF: Zombie Talent
It's the end of the world! ... And unfortunately, the zombies have won and taken over. Too bad for the living. While going about their business, zombies have discovered internet video clips of television talent contests. They decide to start their own international version, with all the glitz and glamor you'd expect from zombies. Zombie Idol? Zombies Got Talent? This should be good.
Title: The Big Winner
Author: chessie_reeves
Word Count: 419
The tall willowy woman forced herself to smile at the two remaining contestants on her show. This wasn't exactly what she had in mind for the finals. For the sake of her reputation, she had to make the best possible decision to determine a winner, but it was nearly impossible given the current political landscape. As one of the few humans to have survived the zombie infestation and subsequent power seizure and restructuring, she had to tread very carefully.
She had great misgivings about tonight's show. For one thing, it was due to start in five minutes and for the first time ever, it would be shown live. If she survived this, she would think seriously about retirement. It would be hard because this TV show was her baby and she managed to make it work when all the critics panned the first season. She allowed herself a brief moment of satisfaction as she thought about the past 25 seasons. Oh, right. That should be 26 if this one was to be included.
Fluffing her hair and waving away the hair and makeup stylists, she proceeded to give the contestants a rousing, confidence-boosting speech. She then spoke to them individually to offer advice and hugs, cringing to herself as she touched oozing patches of peeling skin.
You wanna be on top?...You wanna be on top?... As the catchy signature song died off, Tyra stepped into the bright lights and recapped all the defining moments of Cycle 26.
"Now, here are our two stunning finalists as they go head to head on the catwalk. Amber is wearing a silky chiffon creation by M. Frente for Milano Véronique and Danadead is wearing a human skin frock fashioned by Buffalo Bill from the House Hannibal Cannibal."
Tyra watched as Amber and Danadead stomped their little hearts out. If she was completely honest with herself, there was only one choice to make for self preservation and that was to make Danadead the winner. But no one dictated her choices, and she wasn't about to let them start now.
Tossing a "screw you" smile at the camera, Tyra said, "The winner of Cycle 26 of America's Next Top Zombie is...Amber!"
Danadead let out a mighty shriek of complaint. In one fluid motion, she turned to the unsuspecting Amber and quite literally bit her head off.
"No!" cried Danadead. "The winner of America's Next Top Zombie is me!" She smiled as blood leaked out from the cracks in her teeth.
The crowd roared with approval.
Friday, November 9, 2012
FFF: Zombie Talent
It's the end of the world! ... And unfortunately, the zombies have won and taken over. Too bad for the living. While going about their business, zombies have discovered internet video clips of television talent contests. They decide to start their own international version, with all the glitz and glamor you'd expect from zombies. Zombie Idol? Zombies Got Talent? This should be good.
Title: The Big Winner
Author: chessie_reeves
Word Count: 419
The tall willowy woman forced herself to smile at the two remaining contestants on her show. This wasn't exactly what she had in mind for the finals. For the sake of her reputation, she had to make the best possible decision to determine a winner, but it was nearly impossible given the current political landscape. As one of the few humans to have survived the zombie infestation and subsequent power seizure and restructuring, she had to tread very carefully.
She had great misgivings about tonight's show. For one thing, it was due to start in five minutes and for the first time ever, it would be shown live. If she survived this, she would think seriously about retirement. It would be hard because this TV show was her baby and she managed to make it work when all the critics panned the first season. She allowed herself a brief moment of satisfaction as she thought about the past 25 seasons. Oh, right. That should be 26 if this one was to be included.
Fluffing her hair and waving away the hair and makeup stylists, she proceeded to give the contestants a rousing, confidence-boosting speech. She then spoke to them individually to offer advice and hugs, cringing to herself as she touched oozing patches of peeling skin.
You wanna be on top?...You wanna be on top?... As the catchy signature song died off, Tyra stepped into the bright lights and recapped all the defining moments of Cycle 26.
"Now, here are our two stunning finalists as they go head to head on the catwalk. Amber is wearing a silky chiffon creation by M. Frente for Milano Véronique and Danadead is wearing a human skin frock fashioned by Buffalo Bill from the House Hannibal Cannibal."
Tyra watched as Amber and Danadead stomped their little hearts out. If she was completely honest with herself, there was only one choice to make for self preservation and that was to make Danadead the winner. But no one dictated her choices, and she wasn't about to let them start now.
Tossing a "screw you" smile at the camera, Tyra said, "The winner of Cycle 26 of America's Next Top Zombie is...Amber!"
Danadead let out a mighty shriek of complaint. In one fluid motion, she turned to the unsuspecting Amber and quite literally bit her head off.
"No!" cried Danadead. "The winner of America's Next Top Zombie is me!" She smiled as blood leaked out from the cracks in her teeth.
The crowd roared with approval.