Take a Bite Outta Crime – part 1

My sister gave me this idea when I saw her over the summer.  We were talking about the books we’d been reading.  She said she was tired of vampires in everything – understandable.  She had also read a mystery story where the investigators were caterers.  She thought it was such a dumb premise, she quit [...]

Oscar Friedman’s Freakish Occurence – Part 9

Oscar Friedman’s life seemed normal, until he got into the rented white Prius.  Suddenly, nothing makes sense and his well ordered life tuns into chaos.  When the car gets struck by lightning, what started as an inconvience becomes freakish indeed.  Now, trapped in the car, Oscar looks for some way to escape.
Alternately praying and cursing, Oscar [...]

Oscar Friedman’s Freakish Occurence – Part 8

When we last saw Oscar, he was telling his publisher, Patrick, about his new found romance.  While he’s talking, Jasmine arrives.  They share a quiet moment, then things begin to go horribly wrong.
Oscar chuckled nervously. “It’s been a long time since a woman made me feel like this. Maybe this the one, Pat. I’ve been [...]

Oscar Friedman’s Freakish Occurence – part 7

When we last saw Oscar, he was enjoying the company of Ms. Jasmine Bond of the car rental agency.  Ms. Bond had gone above and beyond the call of duty in customer service.
It wasn’t until the phone rang at nine the next morning that they woke in the middle of the bed, spooning. Oscar didn’t [...]

Oscar Friedman’s Freakish Occurance – part 6

In the words of Lewis Carrol, “Curiouser and curiouser”.  Just when Oscar thinks things can’t really get much worse, they do.  The GPS goes crazy, carrying him far from his destination, finally bringing him where he needs go.  Hoping to find someone he can really talk to about it, he invites Jasmine to go to [...]

Oscar Friedman’s Freakish Occurence – part 5

Oscar’s life seemed to be normal until the day he rented the white Prius.  While in town for a book signing, he needed a reliable car to get him around.  This car has been anything but reliable.  What with the alarm going off & getting struck my lightning, Oscar isn’t sure what to think.  He [...]

Oscar Friedman’s Freakish Occurence – part 4

In our last installment, Oscar’s car has started acting even more peculiar.  The rental company has no more cars availalbe, so he’s stuck with the one he has.  The GPS is quite chaotic and unpredictable, so he calls Jasmine for directions in order to get to his appointment on time.
Shaking his head, Oscar walked into [...]

Second Wind Interviews Wil VanLipsig “The Lone Wolf”

Second Wind: We’re here today to talk to Wilhelm VanLipsig captain of the ship the Loup Garou. Wil, what did you do before running freight for the Mining Guild?
Wilhelm VanLipsig: I was a colonel in the Galactic Marine Corps. Then I did contract work.
SW: Are you the hero of your own story?
Wil: I’m the [...]

Oscar Friedman’s Freakish Occurence – part 3

In our last two episodes, Oscar Friedman, mild mannered author in his lat 40’s, arrived in town for a book signing.  So far, it hasn’t been a great experience.  The GPS on the car made him drive in circles, only to get him lost before he even got to his hotel.  That night, lightning struck [...]

Oscar Friedman’s Freakish Occurence – part 2

When last we saw our hero, he was frustrated by techology.   His rental car is more advanced than he likes and his GPS seems to have a mind of it’s own. Little does he know his life is about to change and he’s walking the edge of the Twilight Zone.
That night, the skies opened, pouring down more [...]