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The Great Mystery Machine
A comedic mystery melodrama written by committee.
Rated:
13+
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Avg Rating: (7)
Instructions


Welcome to the Comedy Mystery Melodrama Hour performed everyday at the Red House Emporium Theatre located in the old Whine and Cheese Company store, behind Harley's Texaco. Just come around by the big oak tree and you'll see the entrance. Not the first door, that the facilities for the Texaco. However if you do by mistake or by choice take the first door, please flush upon exiting, but wait until there is applause to cover the flush. We wouldn't want that flushing sound during a dramatic moment of the production.

If you have participated in Poetic Insanity, this is like that, except, we don't even pretend this is poetry.

A similar In & Out was done by debbiezedlit several months ago and I have officially stolen her idea with my little twist of course. Actually she was trying to do a real mystery, but dorks like myself keep messing it up with humor. Anyway, thank debbiezedlit for a great idea. Maybe I could call it The debbiezedlit Memorial Great Mystery Machine Forum. Oh, yeah, that's right, you don't do Memorials to living people. Well, what if I...nah, not good. So, I'll just say, thanks debbiezedlit.

Rules


1. You cannot have two consecutive posts.
2. There must be at least one post between two of yours.
3. You may enter up to 255 characters per post.
4. End each post with an incomplete sentence for the next person to finish. Indicate it by "..."
5. Please stay within the rating of the item.
6. Please have fun!


The only setup is the initial post I have made. Now, take that and make this funny, make it serious, make it dramatic or make it whatever you like, but the object is to see how far off the wall you can bounce it.

And may the Schwartz be with you!

Who did this?: Writer of the Winds
When did they do it?: 08-13-02 @ 12:18am
What did they say?: It was the dark of night and out by the old mansion underneath the big old tree was a lone figure of a man with a shovel. He was digging, but what?

Who did this?: Madame Momerath
When did they do it?: 08-13-02 @ 12:12pm
What did they say?: He was digging for worms because fishing at night was one of his favorite pasttimes.Suddenly his shovel struck something hard.

Who did this?: Writer of the Winds
When did they do it?: 08-14-02 @ 12:57am
What did they say?: A bone or was it? It is the handle on a case, but what kind of case? And what was that sound?

Who did this?: gailey
When did they do it?: 08-14-02 @ 4:47pm
What did they say?: He suddenly realized it was an owl. But what did the owl want with the case? Or did it want the handle? He knew he would have to hurry and unearth the case before the owl's temper increased.

Who did this?: Starr* Rathburn
When did they do it?: 08-14-02 @ 11:06pm
What did they say?: But if he went too fast, he might go past the case, and then the owl would really be incensed. What would he do then?

Who did this?: Writer of the Winds
When did they do it?: 08-14-02 @ 11:26pm
What did they say?: What does an owl have to do with this? Well, an owl hoots. Ah, hooters! I've got it! It's Nancy Drew who...wait what was that dark figure slinking about?

Who did this?: gailey
When did they do it?: 08-15-02 @ 8:44am
What did they say?: Why it's Al Bundy! You can tell by the wind he creates. And from his hooting to the owl to stick with the plan. They would meet at Hooters later, but of extreme importance now was the case. The digger had no right to it, he...

Who did this?: Ariel
When did they do it?: 08-15-02 @ 9:27am
What did they say?: Had stolen the map to it from a homeless guy on the streetcorner. The guy had told him...

Who did this?: Writer of the Winds
When did they do it?: 08-15-02 @ 11:54am
What did they say?: "Hey, them ain't hooters, they ain't even tooters! Where's the mystery? I just saw a little fat guy who was...

Who did this?: Red Writing Hood
When did they do it?: 08-16-02 @ 7:54pm
What did they say?: sliding a gun from his holster. Is he a cop? A bad guy? The FBI (hmm, that's a little of both, eh?!)? He skulks up to...

Who did this?: Mortuus
When did they do it?: 08-17-02 @ 2:19am
What did they say?: Kelly, rests his head on her, ahem!, shoulder; "wait a minute," he ponders peculiarly, "is that a tatoo of a map, or...

Who did this?: gailey
When did they do it?: 08-17-02 @ 8:15am
What did they say?: a strangely arranged mole? Speaking of which, did the mole get in touch with you yet? There's a meeting at the campground tonight, but only if the moon is hidden - no need for the extra light to...

Who did this?: Red Writing Hood
When did they do it?: 08-17-02 @ 1:02pm
What did they say?: expose ourselves. Put that thing away! No NOT THAT thing! The gun, er weapon! Now on to the task at hand, we need to...

Who did this?: Writer of the Winds
When did they do it?: 08-18-02 @ 12:46am
What did they say?: find some bullets, do you got one in your pocket? WHy Barney Fife, you ole son of a gun! Say have you got a line on who this mysterious guy is? I have a hunch he's...

Who did this?: gailey
When did they do it?: 08-18-02 @ 8:44pm
What did they say?: an irate customer, mad at the utility company, but what would he be doing here at this time of night? The utility company's in town and their hours are 9-5. Maybe it's not him it's...

Who did this?: Writer of the Winds
When did they do it?: 08-19-02 @ 12:44am
What did they say?: me, it's me, it's Ernest T. I'm looking for my one true love. She's right where I left her, buried right next to the big oak tree. Her name is...

Who did this?: gailey
When did they do it?: 08-20-02 @ 10:52pm
What did they say?: on the tip of my tongue, but I can't remember it. Maybe she's not there afterall, maybe she sailed for Spain. She always fancied boots of Spanish leather, or was that cloaks of Danish leather?!

Who did this?: Red Writing Hood
When did they do it?: 08-20-02 @ 11:11pm
What did they say?: Doretta, yes, her name was Doretta. My first and only one true love. But wait! What is this...

Who did this?: Writer of the Winds
When did they do it?: 08-22-02 @ 9:59pm
What did they say?: why it's a button from a coat. There's a crest on it. Frankin...Oh, no, it's the family Frankinstein. Harvey Frankinstein. There's foul afoot with Frankinstein, but wait, a noise...

Who did this?: gailey
When did they do it?: 08-23-02 @ 9:50am
What did they say?: The Frankinstein hunchmen, looking out for the family interests and ready to reclaim the button before news gets out that...

Who did this?: Writer of the Winds
When did they do it?: 08-24-02 @ 12:49am
What did they say?: it's a fake! Unbeknownst to any but Harvey, his great-great-great-grand-uncle had sold it. The purchaser was none other than...

Who did this?: David J IS Death & Taxes
When did they do it?: 09-05-02 @ 3:01pm
What did they say?: Rhett Butler, who presented to Scarlett. She replied, 'WHY HUSH MY MOUTH, THIS IS A FAKE, YOU STOLE IT FROM ASHLEY WILKES, so I'll call Pitty-

Who did this?: P.S. Foster
When did they do it?: 05-28-03 @ 12:35am
What did they say?: ful, and she'll know what to do with you Yankee button counterfeiters! Now , as for those nasty old carpetbaggers...

Who did this?: Steve Ellen
When did they do it?: 02-16-04 @ 9:32pm
What did they say?: that left in September and didn't show up again until May and now it's February. My how time does fly. Gee, if this thing rhymed, there would be two "P.I."s going at once.

Who did this?: P.S. Foster
When did they do it?: 02-16-04 @ 10:33pm
What did they say?: The owl swooped down at the head of the man digging. He let out a yell, "Holy Shiznit! What was that?" By then he was surrounded by mysterious people in trenchcoats who...

Who did this?: Steve Ellen
When did they do it?: 07-23-04 @ 7:40am
What did they say?: there was a flash of light and Rational Man made one of his rare earthly appearances. His large, all-seeing eyes calmly surveyed the scene, then he spoke, "You must find the golden key and...

Who did this?: Steve Ellen
When did they do it?: 07-28-04 @ 8:35am
What did they say?: by the new Super Walmart. And be sure to take the expressway. Don't waste time with the downtown traffic because you have to be at Walmart before...

Who did this?: Suze nearly 1000 reviews given
When did they do it?: 07-28-04 @ 11:58am
What did they say?: The mail is picked up. Drop the key in the box and then go inside Walmart. Look for the clerk wearing the blue bow tie. Ask her for the......

Who did this?: Suze nearly 1000 reviews given
When did they do it?: 08-04-04 @ 2:26pm
What did they say?: special 50% off coupon and then give a taxi for the airport. Be sure to use the tunnel and not the bridge because......

Who did this?: Suze nearly 1000 reviews given
When did they do it?: 08-04-04 @ 2:30pm
What did they say?: The owls patrol the bridge. Rational Man knew the only way to solve this mystery was to follow directions so he.......

Who did this?: Steve Ellen
When did they do it?: 08-04-04 @ 8:57pm
What did they say?: was giving them with great fruitful abundance. Listen closely, he said, and follow my instructions TO THE LETTER. Which letter is that? I asked, but he only slapped me for my insolence, then...

Who did this?: Smurfette
When did they do it?: 08-05-04 @ 4:54pm
What did they say?: told me not to worry about the coupon any longer as there was a discount on pineapples which was clearly the true point of our journey. He said something then with would stay with me until the day I died:

Who did this?: Steve Ellen
When did they do it?: 08-05-04 @ 8:27pm
What did they say?: Walmart would never resort to "Blue Light Specials", even if K-Mart went out of business. But that seems so irrational, and you are Rational Man, I said. I'll always remember the look he gave me as he replied...

Who did this?: MaryLou
When did they do it?: 08-07-04 @ 10:24pm
What did they say?: Beware of the woman in the poodle skirt. But which one? Steve asked. The blue one or the red one? Or maybe the....

Who did this?: Steve Ellen
When did they do it?: 08-08-04 @ 6:42am
What did they say?: green one? Shut up, said Rational Man, you annoy me with your petty questions. Just listen and follow instructions. I stuck out my lower lip and pouted. Stupid Rational Man! But he calmly said...

Who did this?: Steve Ellen
When did they do it?: 08-09-04 @ 9:31am
What did they say?: listen closely and do EXACTLY what you are told. So far you have followed my instructions well and Rational Man is pleased with you. Now you must...

Who did this?: Suze nearly 1000 reviews given
When did they do it?: 08-09-04 @ 11:57am
What did they say?: Beware of the owls, for they will try to peck out your eyes, and beware the full moon it gives off much light. Go to the corner of Third and Elm wait there for my signal. I will say, "Bright enough for you?" And you reply....

Who did this?: MaryLou
When did they do it?: 08-10-04 @ 3:22am
What did they say?: when the Moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, thats amore; or if you're short-winded, you could say...

Who did this?: Steve Ellen
When did they do it?: 08-10-04 @ 7:58am
What did they say?: "sure" but whatever you do, don't bend over to pick up the soap, because if you see soap, it means the enemy has been there before you and is impersonating me. To verify that it's really me, you should...

Who did this?: MaryLou
When did they do it?: 08-28-05 @ 2:34pm
What did they say?: pull up my shirt and rub my belly. If I say, "Whoa, there, Sparky! I'm not a Buddha!" you'll know it's me. And then we will...

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