Inside Straight
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Inside Straight
Much delayed, the unlikely sequel to Coyote finally emerges into the light of day – this is Sahana’s tale.
Inside Straight may be downloaded here.
Disclaimer: I had no intention of writing a sequel to Coyote, had made no provision for one, plot-wise – but a certain sombreroed character gave me no peace, kept nagging me about loose ends. So I set about it, even though OXP work kept interfering. However, what I present here today ain’t anything like the sequel I started out to write. That had got to about halfway, when a character slapped me round the face one morning and gave me a good talking-to. Rarely one to naysay a beautiful woman, most especially an angry one, I deleted the whole thing there and then, thereby washing my hands of it – or so I thought. Of course, the nagging continued – on and off – so eventually I gave-in and started again from scratch. But this time, I wrote what I was told to write – bizarre though it is!
Any discontinuities and/or eccentricities are only to be expected – the space/time continuum known as the Ooniverse, of which I attempt to write, can be unpredictable.
Health advisory: may contain nuts, occasional profanity, abused ellipses.
Inside Straight may be downloaded here.
Disclaimer: I had no intention of writing a sequel to Coyote, had made no provision for one, plot-wise – but a certain sombreroed character gave me no peace, kept nagging me about loose ends. So I set about it, even though OXP work kept interfering. However, what I present here today ain’t anything like the sequel I started out to write. That had got to about halfway, when a character slapped me round the face one morning and gave me a good talking-to. Rarely one to naysay a beautiful woman, most especially an angry one, I deleted the whole thing there and then, thereby washing my hands of it – or so I thought. Of course, the nagging continued – on and off – so eventually I gave-in and started again from scratch. But this time, I wrote what I was told to write – bizarre though it is!
Any discontinuities and/or eccentricities are only to be expected – the space/time continuum known as the Ooniverse, of which I attempt to write, can be unpredictable.
Health advisory: may contain nuts, occasional profanity, abused ellipses.
I would advise stilts for the quagmires, and camels for the snowy hills
And any survivors, their debts I will certainly pay. There's always a way!
And any survivors, their debts I will certainly pay. There's always a way!
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Re: Inside Straight
I must be psychic.
The first time I come to the forum for ages and you've released a new one. About 1 hour after posting.
Downloading now and knowing me, will be finished reading tomorrow.
Looking forward to it.
!m!
The first time I come to the forum for ages and you've released a new one. About 1 hour after posting.
Downloading now and knowing me, will be finished reading tomorrow.
Looking forward to it.
!m!
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Re: Inside Straight
Not a bad tale!
*evil grin* So when's the OXP version coming out!?
*evil grin* So when's the OXP version coming out!?
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Re: Inside Straight
<chortles> Not bloody likely... no way, José!Mauiby de Fug wrote:*evil grin* So when's the OXP version coming out!?
I would advise stilts for the quagmires, and camels for the snowy hills
And any survivors, their debts I will certainly pay. There's always a way!
And any survivors, their debts I will certainly pay. There's always a way!
Re: Inside Straight
Excellent writing, and a very fitting sequel to Coyote.
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Re: Inside Straight
Excellent! Sombrero totted, sir!
Cheers,
Drew.
Cheers,
Drew.
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Re: Inside Straight
Nice one, Cody! A great follow-up to your excellent original.
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Re: Inside Straight
Just now noticed you've finished and posted for us to enjoy. Downloaded.
Edited to add:
The printer did it's job. The bourbon was poured and cigar lit. A great read and a ripping good tale, amigo. Muchas gracias!
Edited to add:
The printer did it's job. The bourbon was poured and cigar lit. A great read and a ripping good tale, amigo. Muchas gracias!
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Re: Inside Straight
The maiden who flies with eagles.. well what do ya know... mucho gracias, amigo
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Re: Inside Straight
About time too! Right, I'm off... new things to do, new places to go. I'm being transported to a mysterious parallel universe, you see... a dangerous universe where the physics is arse-about-face. Still, they've promised me a fully-functional smart AI to do everything, fly the ship, etc... all I gotta do is sit back and enjoy the ride!
¿Dónde está la cerveza?
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Re: Inside Straight
Safe trip Coyote. Well, as safe as your usual trips are.
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Re: Inside Straight
Ha! The words "Safe trip" and "Coyote" don't belong on the same paragraph never mind the same sentence! Haven't you read the Oofic or played the OXPTricky wrote:Safe trip Coyote. Well, as safe as your usual trips are.
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Re: Inside Straight
Well done Cody,
I just try to read it as soon possible, and you know what I will try to find:)(scriptable or not)
Okti
I just try to read it as soon possible, and you know what I will try to find:)(scriptable or not)
Okti
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Ave, Imperator! Don't even try, amigo... comprendes?Okti wrote:... you know what I will try to find (scriptable or not)
I would advise stilts for the quagmires, and camels for the snowy hills
And any survivors, their debts I will certainly pay. There's always a way!
And any survivors, their debts I will certainly pay. There's always a way!
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Re: Inside Straight
I think you must be getting soft in your old age, Cody.. that one only brought a thumpin' great lump to my throat!
VERY well done. I thoroughly enjoyed your little sequel.
<wanders off to put Journey of the Sorcerer on the stereo>
VERY well done. I thoroughly enjoyed your little sequel.
<wanders off to put Journey of the Sorcerer on the stereo>
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