Seems everyone is having a contest and Fantastic Horror has a 13 line dialogue challenge called The Passenger:
Craft the most compelling piece of horror fiction. A driver stops to pick up a passenger. They speak a total of thirteen (13) lines forming the entirety of the text. Narration is not allowed, only spoken words in quotation marks.
It’s only 13 lines, good dialogue practice, and the winner receives: a custom engraved trophy, ‘micro-theater’ audio production, and will be announced in the February 2010 Fantastic Horror issue #15.
So, here’s my rendition below:
“Need a lift?”
“Yes, thanks. You can drop me off at the next town…is that where you’re headed?”
“I am now.”
“Oh…do you mind if I turn the heat on?”
“Please, make yourself comfortable, warm up your tissue.”
“Excuse me, did you say tissue?”
“There’s one in the back, if you need to wipe off your hands.”
“My hands…oh my god, is that blood?”
“Sure looks like it.”
“Who the fuck are you? Stop the car. I’ll walk from here.”
“I’m sorry. I can’t stop now.”
“I have a knife.”
“So do I.”
Good Luck – Have Fun
Thanks again for the link … I've just submitted something of my own via the comments …. http://www.fantastichorror.com/contest/passenger/
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"So do I." Great. This is sure to be up there with the best. Thanks for sharing, and for letting us know about the contest.
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That last line is the kicker. This is one creepalicious conversation. Good luck!
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Loved it Erin. I particularly liked the line about warming up the tissue. Made me smile my evil, mad genius smile!!!
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The Hitcher is one of my favorite movies and I loved this take on hitch-hiking. What is it about two strangers in a car and one or both of them are killers?! Another great job, Erin!
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Lovely Erin. Anything that makes me laugh out loud in the knowledge it would creep people out is a winner.Good luck.
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Nice work, Erin. Lovely, creepy stuff.I'm thinking one up as I type….
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Very nicely done. As Angel said, deadly skill. Good luck with this!
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You painted the scene with deadly skill. Gonna be a mess in that car. Keep killin' 'em, Erin.Hmm,I may have to try this myself…
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Loved the last bit. I have a knife…so do I.Couldn't help myself, I've given it a go too.
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Ooh some one's gonna be late for supper..creepaliscious!
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