Stage Jitters
Between gigs, he regretted his job. Sure, he was a celebrated artist, but the boredom of waiting for the next stage performance was tedious, and dark thoughts and criticism about his act always tormented him.
But calls for encore performances kept coming.
And nothing thrilled him more than donning his regalia and grasping the wooden neck of his rockin' axe -- or the lever for the trapdoor, depending on the show. Peeking through the slits in the fabric of his black hood, the executioner relished the reactions of both adoring fans and stiffest critics alike. He just wished it lasted longer.
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11 comments add one below
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Chris Walker almost 10 years ago
Good drabble.
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Brandon Sutton almost 10 years ago
I did something like this recently on this website, but I must say that this drabble is much better. In particular, I liked the twist ending. It is executed very well (no pun intended). Good job!
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Horrorshow almost 10 years ago
Excellent stuff, Mike.
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Michael Cook almost 10 years ago
Great drabble Mike.
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Mike Arnzen almost 10 years ago
Thanks everyone!
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Patricia Lillie almost 10 years ago
Love the twist, but I especially love the last line!
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Bryan Thomas almost 10 years ago
Nice one, Mike!
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Horrorshow almost 10 years ago
Drabble of the Week #25! Congrats, Mike! :-)
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Patricia Lillie almost 10 years ago
Drabble of the Week! Congratulations!
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Mike Arnzen almost 10 years ago
Right on. I'm honored by the "Drabble of the Week" nod for this 100 word story, and grateful for the many kind words here, too.
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D.M. over 9 years ago
Interesting title! It probably relates more to his victims than to him!
