Writer's Block: Over-the-Top Metaphors

[vote_incitatus]

This is as fun as that zombie question! Engaging Noir mode:

"The weak light from the streetlamp pooled on the sidewalk, like a stream of hope that had melted and trickled away, leaving only a faint mark to show it had been there. Much like my hope of ever completing this case. The memory of the Police Chief's smirk made my guts clench in helpless

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[diminutivefox]

Nice metaphors, over the top ones are always fun! And thank you by the way, I always thought I was more profound than Augustine.

[vote_incitatus]

Well y'know, he always talks about God and stuff, whereas you encompass the whole epic breadth of human experience, from assport photos to the relationship between sheep and paladins, to spoons, to bar-room brawls. And that's just a small selection from the almanac of quotes I have from you.

[serenhybrid]

Hee, good to see the funnies continue without me!

Jessie, I want to commission a noir story from you, whatever length, about anything you want, delivered whenever you've got time. You write it so beautifully, and I love the style and genre!

[vote_incitatus]

Okay! I wrote one once called "The Wine Glass", did you ever read that? If not, can that count be like, the fastest done commission in the history of ever?

[serenhybrid]

Yeah! Excellent!