fiction - LPF week 1 - "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up"

[hwango]

It is with enormous pleasure and satisfaction that I present to you this second collection of short stories by renowned author Wilfred Fenkham. Surely you are already familiar with Mr. Fenkham and his work, and hopefully you have read his previous collection of stories. Possibly you even managed to get ahold of the edition featuring my introduction before it was recalled by the publishers and burned, and you already know the depths of my appreciation and regard for Mr. Fenkham and his work, and the extraordinary lengths I went to in order to provide the introduction to that first magnificent tome.

Well, let me tell you, that was nothing compared to what I had to do in order to provide you with this introduction. There were a lot of people who didn't want me talking to you this way again - people like publishers, lawyers, various law enforcement agencies, certain fan organizations, and, I'm sad to say, Mr. Fenkham himself.

But you can't give up just because something is hard, or because no one seems to want you to do it! With enough grit, determination, and reckless disregard for others, you can accomplish anything! Particularly if you're willing to bargain away your soul and the souls of others! Were there times I thought about giving up? Well, no, there weren't, actually. When something means as much to you and Mr Fenkham's work does to me, then there's nothing that can stop you. Nothing.

I hope that you enjoy the stories in this collection. Perhaps they will inspire you, as they have inspired me. They might not inspire you to commit quite as many felonies or perform as many diabolic rituals, but that's alright. What matters is that you enjoy Mr. Fenkham's stories and read as many of them as you can before the sky is torn asunder and a host of demons arrives to consume all that you know and love.

So get reading!

Comments

[static_abyss]

This was very enjoyable to read and a refreshing bit of writing in the middle of my day. I especially liked this line here: With enough grit, determination, and reckless disregard for others, you can accomplish anything!

Great job!

[hwango]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[bleodswean]

Bwahahahaha - What matters is that you enjoy Mr. Fenkham's stories and read as many of them as you can before the sky is torn asunder and a host of demons arrives to consume all that you know and love.

I certainly hope this portends a season of Forbidden stories!

[hwango]

Each will be more unspeakable than the last. = )

[thephantomq]

Well, read I shall. ;)

[hwango]

Thanks - I hope they prove entertaining. = )

[rayaso]

I love the weirdness and humor, as always. I'm glad you're back!

[hwango]

Thanks, it's nice to be remembered (and positively). = )

[meridian_rose]

Yesss, I'm glad you're participating again so I can enjoy gems like these :) I look forward to more tales, Mr Fenkham's or otherwise :)

[hwango]

Thanks! I'm glad I made an impression last time. = )

[adoptedwriter]

Looking forward to it.

[hwango]

I shall try not to disappoint!

[the_eternal_overthinker]

Heh..I love the way you use your words and hence would be looking forward to these stories that you mention. Good to see you Back :) Cheers!

[hwango]

Thanks, it's nice to be back!

[murielle]

Yes! It's so good to read you again, and such a strong beginning to the new season.

I love this! Such dedication! Such an introduction! Yes!

Wouldn't mind reading some of Mr. Fenkham's stories. You know, before the sky....

[hwango]

I wish we had a clearer timetable on when exactly the doom will descend upon us, but I guess we'll just to have to try to make every moment count. = )

[bewize]

Interesting introduction. I think I saw in a comment that this may be the foreward to multiple shorts and I look forward to more, if that's the case!

[hwango]

Thanks - I decided to do a callback to my entry for "Introduction" from the last season of ljidol. The plan is certainly to write weird actual stories again for most if not all future prompts.

[tatdatcm]

This had a Series of Unfortunate Events vibe for me but darker, which, upon reflection, really fits the prompt.

[hwango]

Thanks - I feel like "dark whimsy" is definitely my niche.

[troof_therry]

It's a pretty Nightvale-esque upending of the traditional introductions collections of stories have, and I definitely hope that it prefaces more work in this same vein as the season goes on.

[hwango]

Thanks! It's a fun vein to write in. = )

[moretta]

A wonderfully different take on the prompt, executed absolutely beautifully. Such a great fun read, with a glorious twist at the end!

[hwango]

Thanks! "Fun" and "Different" are always my two main goals. = )

[halfshellvenus]

Hahahaha! Oh, how I've missed your work.

and reckless disregard for others
Ah, yes. Once you're comfortable with that, virtually nothing can stop you!

Welcome back. :D

[hwango]

Thanks, it's nice to have been missed!

[favoritebean_writes]

This is a fantastic introduction that truly makes me want to read and enjoy Mr. Fenkham's stories.

[hwango]

Thanks! I hope they prove entertaining.

[dmousey]

This actually made me laugh! Thank you for that. Nice bit of work here! 💕 ✌ 😊

[hwango]

Awesome! It's good to wring a few more moments of happiness out of life before the inevitable doom descends upon us. = )

[encrefloue]

Bahaha! Super inventive, and done with panache. Nice!

[hwango]

Thanks! I'm glad it amused.

[flipflop_diva]

I'm so glad you're back! Your pieces always make me laugh. This is no exception. I think this is my favorite line: They might not inspire you to commit quite as many felonies or perform as many diabolic rituals, but that's alright. Hilarious!

[hwango]

Thank you, it's nice to be back, and to have been fondly remembered.

[tonithegreat]

Delightful! A perfect opener for the mini-season.

[hwango]

Thanks! Fkijgers crosseed tha tthe seasoj goed wellr!

Hmm...maybe I shouldn't cross my fingers while I type after all.

[alycewilson]

Stalker much?

I loved the dark humor of this piece.

[hwango]

Stalker very, I think. Which is of course horrifying in real life, and thus almost too dark a place for me to go. I have no qualms about the world-devouring demons, though. = )