Ergo, the Ogre

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It’s time again for Girlie on the Edge’s Six Sentence Story Word Prompt.

Rules of the hop:
Write 6 Sentences. No more. No less.
Use the current week’s prompt word.
Link up at Wednesday’s post. Link goes live at 6:00 pm through Saturday late…
Spread the word and put in a good one to your fellow writers.

Our word today is HAUNT.

I met him on the “L” (short for elevated train) in Chicago. He was just an average guy, not spectacularly good-looking or well-dressed, yet there was something about him — something intriguing, something deliciously dangerous.

I found myself captivated.

My stop came up, but I didn’t move. He looked at me as if he knew that I should get off and I smiled at him. He nodded and went back to reading the Tribune, but I couldn’t stop staring at him.

He haunts my dreams to this day.

The L Train in Chicago
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Susan Marie Shuman is an author and freelance writer/editor who currently resides in the wilds of Birmingham, AL. She shares her life with two spoiled cats, several friends (not all of them imaginary) and one husband. When she’s not working, Susan enjoys horseback riding, reading, taking her cats for a spin in their pet stroller, and taking naps. An ex-bartender, recovering crash test dummy, and all-around late bloomer, Susan graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2004 with a BA in English. She minored in Russian. Long-range goals include visiting Israel, the Czech Republic and Liechtenstein. Susan is also planning to launch a micronation which would be called either Suzannistan or Eastern Suzanorovia.

15 responses to “The L”

  1. Liz H-H Avatar
    Liz H-H

    …and on the second trip, they sat closer, and then third time’s the charm? 😘

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      I’m hoping! Thanks, Liz!

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  2. Keith's Ramblings Avatar
    Keith’s Ramblings

    That’s the past, who knows what the future might bring?

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      One never knows, it’s true.

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  3. messymimi's meanderings Avatar
    messymimi’s meanderings

    It sounds like the start to a fascinating story, if the words work out, right?

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Exactly, mimi! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  4. Ren Avatar
    Ren

    missed connections … *sigh*

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  5. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    I’ve never been on the L but the story reminds me of commuting on the Metra from the suburbs to downtown.

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      You’re making me homesick! :-) Thanks for commenting, Frank.

      Reply
  6. Violet Lentz Avatar
    Violet Lentz

    What fun! And I say why not! I mean how often does something like that happen?

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Exactly. I wish it would happen to me again.

      Reply
  7. Chris Hall Avatar
    Chris Hall

    Interesting… a little more, maybe?

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Agreed! I’m thinking about it. Thanks, Chris!

      Reply
  8. Misky Avatar
    Misky

    A mystery in the making – I hope she speaks to him next time.

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Me too! I may have to revisit this one. Thanks, Misky!

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