Dr. Tim “Doc Rocket” Lightfoot
Lighten The Load
Scene: A dark alley; steam rising from manhole covers. Several street lamps are burned out leaving most of the alley in shadows. A recent rain has left the ground with a slick sheen…..
Man in Overcoat (hat pulled down low over his eyes – wearing a beat-up trench coat several sizes too large): “Psst. Hey You!”
You (yes, you reading the article - looking around): “Who me?”
Man: “Yes, you. There’s no one else reading this article, is there?”
You: (stammering) “Uh, no. But how can you talk to me? You’re just a voice in my head…”
Man: “Are you sure?”