In Flight

[the_panic_light]

My third entry for the writing competition brigits_flame. This week's prompt was "Happiness is...".

Comments

[_lippie_]

Crazy little old lady. :] I like her tart, no nonsense attitude. She's a very well-drawn character.

[the_panic_light]

Thank you, my dear! I got the idea when I was waiting for the subway here in Glasgow, and the woman I saw driving the train was pretty much that woman I described, and I couldn't help but wonder what her life might be like outside work...and it all kind of escalated from there!

[ebeda]

I love hearing where stories come from. She's definitely a wonderful character. I'm fast becoming quite a fan of yours!

[the_panic_light]

Oh thank you! What a lovely thing to say! My first fan! :D Please pardon my ignorance, but are you in the competition? I am trying to find out if you have an entry I can read...:$

[southernbellakv]

I liked this a lot. It kept me giggling.

[the_panic_light]

Thank you! I did write it for the lulz, after all! :)

[southernbellakv]

Ok, I have to ask...the viagra comment. Was that something you just pulled out of your booty, or is there something you need to tell us? LOL

[the_panic_light]

Ha! Um. Well, I'm a guy, so it would have quite a different effect on myself. As for its effect on women, meh, I just made that up. It's probably the most likely symptoms...right? :S :P

[kay_brooke]

Fun story! Great entry!

[the_panic_light]

Thank you my darling! :)

[attentionhoard]

This is really an awesome, awesome entry.

Great character!

[the_panic_light]

Thank you! I loved your entry too! :)

[intermezzo_poet]

Aww. This story not only showcases your ability as a very talented writer, but also your ability to create interesting, multifaceted characters. It sounds like you had a lot of fun with this piece, and got a chance to exercise your character's voice (which I loved, by the way). And, in return, I had a lot of fun reading this. :)

I laughed, I smiled, and I finished reading this feeling, appropriately, happy. Nice work. This is definitely one of my favorites... as usual. :)

[the_panic_light]

Thank you, my dear! Some really nice things you've said up there - I'm grateful!

I was trying to do a more character-centric piece, rather than a setting-centric one, which is my usual. I'm really glad it seems to have worked out, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!