copyright - Marie Gail Stratford
FF - Friday Fictioneers
"Here's your key to Room 1313 on our top floor," said the hotel
clerk.
Perry
couldn't believe it. Not that he was superstitious, but the last time a black
cat crossed his path he wore a suit of armor for the next six months.
“I'll probably be electrocuted by
the coffee pot," he wailed, "or swept out the windows, or my bed will be short-sheeted!”
Perry entered
the elevator for dinner. As it descended, the power cut off, and the elevator
plummeted!
"I
knew it!" Perry cried. ”And I haven’t even seen Batman v. Superman yet!"
The power
quickly returned and the elevator came to a screeching halt at the first floor.
"OMG,"
said a man in the back, "If we'd been on any floor lower than 13, we'd
have been goners!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
So is 13 an unlucky number? I really don't think so, provided Rochelle doesn't yell at me for going over the word limit again. But this week I gave you heart stopping adventure along with the hint of the paranormal and the thrill of bed short sheeting! So you're going to complain?
Gee, I don't think I've ever heard 80-some people talking all at once before.
Well, you can enjoy the work of all these 80-some folks, the other Friday Fictioneers, by clicking here. And there's no way you can be unlucky by checking them out.
Bed short-sheeting would definitely be scary!
ReplyDeleteYes, that's the most terrifying part of the story. I hope you are brave enough to go to sleep tonight!
DeleteBe careful what you wish for... the Universe is listening! And no, 13 is not unlucky!
ReplyDeleteThe Universe may be listening but it sure isn't reading my stuff.
DeleteI know the feeling.
DeleteNo, no, I saw the universe with a copy of your book under its arm. Of course, the universe is busy, it may not get around to your book til at least the next Ice Age.
DeleteCleverly done, Perry. Nice twist there.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandra. But I think I'll take the stairs next.
DeleteDear Perry,
ReplyDeletePerhaps 13 twice is lucky. Just saying.
Shalom,
Rochelle
In my hands, nothing is lucky. Just sayin'.
DeleteGood story, Perry. Hilarious. Just so your door doesn't have 666 on it. I'd also stay away from Hotel California. I had to laugh. There's a cooking show here where they play that theme music, just the music, in the background for the whole show. :D --- Suzanne
ReplyDeleteNo, my door doesn't have 666 on it, it's under the hair. Livin' it up at the Hotel California I ain't. Thanks, Suzanne!
DeleteLoved the twist! I lived at number 13 for years and it never did me any harm. Ahem ;-)
ReplyDeleteI understand it starts up years later then doesn't let go! Well, we'll see.
Delete13 ain't got nothing on a black cat's mojo :) good story.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I gave away that suit of armor. I guess I can buy another one if necessary.
DeleteVery nice take on the prompt. 1313, a double negative makes a positive?
ReplyDeleteA double negative just makes a bigger negative. Trust me on this.
DeleteI'm glad you made it safely to the ground floor. You can loosen your chastity belt now, the family jewels likely won't be needing any further protection. You might still keep an eye on that guy in the back. I think his name is Ben Dover.
ReplyDeleteYes, the family jewels ain't sparkling lately. I don't think Ben Dover is going to be so interested in them.
DeleteNow that you've suffered through Batman vs. Superman, do want to reconsider your luckiness?
ReplyDeleteTracey
I haven't suffered through it yet. After I do I'll reconsider my luckiness, should there be any left to reconsider.
DeleteNo, 13 is not unlucky. And I have never been short-sheeted :) Nice one.
ReplyDeleteNever been short-sheeted? That's a challenge. Watch out!
Deletethe luck of the draw. that's what i believe in. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, then draw stranger! Oh, you're still standing? Crap, I must be dead!
DeleteNo complaints from me, Perry. I was just waiting to read something about the 13th floor. Your story didn't disappoint!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Amy, but it disappointed me. And I still have to go up in that elevator too!
DeleteIs 'short-sheeting' what the English refer to as 'an apple-pie bed'?
ReplyDeleteGee, I don't know what the English refer to as an "apple pie bed," but you sure have dampened my ardor for pies for quite some time!
DeleteBad luck is simply a matter of perspective!
ReplyDeleteGood lesson Perry.
I am all about educating my readers, Dawn. Thanks for noticing that!
DeleteHaha, the 13 is lucky, but beware if the mirror in the elevator breaks. :) That was fun.
ReplyDeleteThought that was fun? Okay, ride down with me next time!
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