Thank you for taking the time to read it, Neural Foundry. That city is just different. Something new and unique around every corner. If the heat and humidity doesn't get you, the absinthe and the hurricanes probably will.
Oh man, this is sooooooo good! Right place, wrong time and just the right N’Orlinz feel to it. The drinks. The lady/spirit flitting between dimensions, anchored by—his fantasies perhaps? And yet, he backs off to ask her why which—to me—puts him at a level or two above just a guy looking for revenge. Even at the end, when he fills his exwife in with more of a laugh than a snarl. Only way to improve it would be to have the actual soundtrack playing while the story unfolds. If you ever record the story as a voice tape, be sure to have the song play. That singer’s wry voice adds exactly the right texture. Wonderful work!
Thank you so much, Karen. Thanks for taking the time to read it. New Orleans just has its own thing. The music is on another level. Even the buskers are out of this world, just like the entire town.
I think that town exists on another level of realness and fantasy, rolled together with music that grabs the soul and gives it a good shake. Hate to think of the day when whatever spirits guard it see the levies fail and the place recede into memory, no matter how fond.
Marty, you may just have inspired me to write about my visit to Nawlins in ‘16. It had still not fully recovered from ‘Trina, but was quite the blast! Watch this space, as they say. Listened to Dr John track “Right Place Wrong Time” and from the opening funky vibe I was back there.
Spent a lot of time in Frenchmen Street and thereabouts. Thank you for taking me there!
Yes sir, thanks for reading, Greg. One thing is certain, you are a world traveler. Would love to read about your visit to New Orleans. There's no place like it.
Thank you for taking the time to read it, Neural Foundry. That city is just different. Something new and unique around every corner. If the heat and humidity doesn't get you, the absinthe and the hurricanes probably will.
Oh man, this is sooooooo good! Right place, wrong time and just the right N’Orlinz feel to it. The drinks. The lady/spirit flitting between dimensions, anchored by—his fantasies perhaps? And yet, he backs off to ask her why which—to me—puts him at a level or two above just a guy looking for revenge. Even at the end, when he fills his exwife in with more of a laugh than a snarl. Only way to improve it would be to have the actual soundtrack playing while the story unfolds. If you ever record the story as a voice tape, be sure to have the song play. That singer’s wry voice adds exactly the right texture. Wonderful work!
Thank you so much, Karen. Thanks for taking the time to read it. New Orleans just has its own thing. The music is on another level. Even the buskers are out of this world, just like the entire town.
I think that town exists on another level of realness and fantasy, rolled together with music that grabs the soul and gives it a good shake. Hate to think of the day when whatever spirits guard it see the levies fail and the place recede into memory, no matter how fond.
That first sentence of yours is perfect.
great story!!
Thanks pb! Stoked about the new project.
Awesome. LOVED this, Marty.
Aw, thank you Patty, that means a lot. Thanks for reading.
I love ghostly tales and thise one swirls around my head, just like the main character. Hope that job goes well for him.
Thank you for reading, Sue. Ghosts and New Orleans… a tantalizing pair.
I hear the place is rife with ghosts and spirits. Probably like walking the streets of Virginia City, NV. You can't tell the ghosts from the docents.
Now, you've got me curious about Virginia City.
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Marty, you may just have inspired me to write about my visit to Nawlins in ‘16. It had still not fully recovered from ‘Trina, but was quite the blast! Watch this space, as they say. Listened to Dr John track “Right Place Wrong Time” and from the opening funky vibe I was back there.
Spent a lot of time in Frenchmen Street and thereabouts. Thank you for taking me there!
Yes sir, thanks for reading, Greg. One thing is certain, you are a world traveler. Would love to read about your visit to New Orleans. There's no place like it.
Good stuff. : )
Thanks, Gray.
Great story. Story of my life - Right place, wrong time.
I think wherever YOU happen to be, is the right place at the right time. :)