Today a WIP from a working short, The Marlin Strikes Again, from the To Catch A Marlin tale (a futuristic cat and mouse chase involving Special Inspector Michael Pedroni and the vigilante he chases, Jax Marlin...who he has become smitten with. Well, Jax is quite beautifully exotic, as vigilante's go).
In this scene, Jax has just apprehended a pedophile and about to take him away to "punish" him...
Like an arena wrangler, she
had him prostrate, restraints slapped across his wrists and a muzzle cone
jammed into his mouth. Mechanical
cords automatically whipped out from the cone’s sides and wrapped around his face,
holding the muzzle in place. If he
tried to scream, which he did, the cone would activate and drive itself further
down his throat. If he kept it up,
he’d choke himself slowly. If he
were smart, he’d learn to shut up.
Either way, she didn’t care what he did—the more he suffered, the
better.
She needed a fast out, unnoticed, and was
glad she brought her airboard.
Good thing she came prepared.
She hadn’t expected to actually find the pedophile, but her hunch had
directed her well.
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Sounds like something out of a horror novel, but well-deserved, I'd say! Hopefully the pain is being drawn out over a long period of time! :-)
ReplyDeleteI believe he'll have his proper comeuppance in due course.... stay tuned.
DeleteSounds kind of like what my cousin goes through on a Saturday night, minus the whole pedophile thing. That's a nasty thing to do to a guy, but he deserves it.
ReplyDeleteThat he does!
DeleteGah - that cone is gruesome! Eeks! Jax certainly does not play for half-measures.
ReplyDeleteShe shows little mercy to those who deserve painful fates. Then she goes out an enjoys a nice cup of hot chocolate without a backward thought. :)
DeleteA lot going on in a little space. Nice details. Great snippet. Do they sell muzzle cones at Wal-Mart?
ReplyDeleteNot sure, but if they're ever invented, I know some neighbourhood kids that would like to wear them all day.... ;P
DeleteWow, this is a great snippet. The description, the energy, the technology. It's just stellar.
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! Writing about Jax is a nice cathartic release...she gets to do what normal people can't/won't do to punish people. Vigilante's rock!!
DeleteWow, this is a great snippet. The description, the energy, the technology. It's just stellar.
ReplyDeleteNot nice, but good writing.
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteGreat snippet! I am definitely rooting for Jax...vigilantes are some of my favourite types of people.
ReplyDeleteGet him Jax! I was immediately sucked into the story. Good job.
ReplyDeleteJust a little afternoon torture session, although it sounds like he deserves it.
ReplyDeleteYou've outdone yourself in thise snippet!!
ReplyDeleteI think I actually be in love with Jax!
The peado deserves everything he gets!
bravo Jax and Mrs T!
Always love your tech, TK! And your characters--Jax is already becoming a favorite. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Heidi, and everyone!! Have to admit too, Jax is my new favourite star girl!!
DeleteThanks again for stopping by everyone!! Cheers!!