Dark Tales

[inteus_mika]

For reasons I won’t go into great detail about just now - mainly because that’s a longer, much more involved story - I moved around a lot when I was a teen.   Remember that shack I grew up in?  For a few years when I was younger, for a while, Shima and I were mostly only there full time for summers, and on winter break.  Fixing it up, keeping it in

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[rayaso]

Oh. My. God. I'm glad I never met Dark, but I am very glad to have read about his pranks. You have lived a very interesting life, and I hope you keep writing about it.

[inteus_mika]

Thanks very much. I'm very glad you think so. I get a little confused sometimes about some of the responses I get here. I'm used to just writing for myself in my own private journal, so having people make comments on tales about my (or people I am connected to) is still a bit awkward.

It seems some people think that I'm writing fiction, or that I'm using this forum to try and become a great writer, because I've been talked to about my "voice," or my "character summary," and I sometimes get "tips." I am finding that odd, and don't always know what to do about it.

The other day I got a message from someone I haven't even seen around here who told me I should have left out the intro to this piece, and just started with the description of Dark. I couldn't figure out what to say to that, since this is still my journal, where I'm writing about my life, and of course I would naturally take a moment to explain why in my journal about my life I'm going to take a moment to talk about someone who is not me, by explaining how he

[halfshellvenus]

I think "Raccoon" is probably right. Too clever for his own good, and far too easily bored, so mischief is an ongoing temptation for him!

I agree that being on the planning end probably seems a lot safer than being on the receiving end. The mischief apparently is going to happen, so better to know beforehand than become its target.

These are some great stories. I kind of wonder how he could have settled down enough to marry and start a family, unless his wife is just like him. They she would totally understand. They'd spend their weekends sneaking around town looking for trouble that needed starting up. ;)

[inteus_mika]

His wife is not actually just like him, but she does have a great sense of humor, and a lot of patience. I think those are the two main key ingredients to being close to him. She is a lovely lady, though ... a real spitfire, equal to him in almost every respect.

And I've only showcased one aspect of his life here. It's probably not fair to say he never takes anything seriously. He is capable of being as serious as he needs to be, and he is actually quite a good man. Loving, kind, faithful, loyal, generous, and supportive, to family, friends, and anyone in need.

He just looks for the opportunity to find the fun in every moment, and he's always willing to own up to his mistakes. He's a worthy fellow to have in your corner, and a great friend.

[roina_arwen]

This was very long, but well worth the read! I had to see what pranks Dark would come up with next, LOL! :)

[inteus_mika]

Thanks! I'm glad you made it all the way through. I realized at some point it was getting long, but couldn't figure out what to leave out, and this was after more than half of it went to the cutting room floor... I think I could write a whole book on him. (But I won't!) Love the red panda pic, btw! ;)

[sinnamongirl]

You know, I've never, ever been good at practical jokes or pranking, so reading about someone like Dark is just mind-blowing to me. What ideas! What cleverness! What complete disregard for responsibility! Thank you for writing this, it was interesting!

[inteus_mika]

He is actually quite good at it, and so clever! I've never been good at them, either... think it's a whole other section of the brain that's dormant in my grey cells, but I do enjoy tagging along on his adventures. Glad you enjoyed this!

[eternal_ot]

Dark sure was a big time prankster...and it was commendable for you to still stay in touch with him..It was an amusing read..made me chuckle and smile..:) A good read!

[inteus_mika]

Yes... he still is, in fact - that last "stunt" happened less than a year ago! Happy you enjoyed this.