Photo by: Barbara W. Beacham
The Weakness
The cemetery spread along the area known as Devils Abode. Nate stood outside the cemetery’s largest crypt, holding a bucket. He straightened the thin black tie that went with his black suit. The sounds emanating from within the crypt chilled him.
“Ohhh. Ah…oh!”
“How long has this been going on?” complained Nate.
Morgan, who dressed similarly, shifted uncomfortably. “Six months.”
Nate spat angrily. Hiram Furstenberg was The Institute’s greatest demon hunter. Legend was, he had one significant weakness. “I can’t believe a succubus tricked him and now he’s sleeping with it.”
“Succubi are Hell’s beautiful experts in seduction,” shrugged Morgan.
Nate cringed. “Do we really have to tell him his girlfriend’s a demon?”
“‘Fraid so,” shrugged Morgan. “This comes from the top.”
“You mean…?”
“Yeah. HIM.”
“Oooooh, so good!” groaned the succubus from the crypt.
Nate sighed. “Okay, but why do we need this bucket?”
Morgan shrugged. “Remember. Hiram has one weakness.”
“Yes! Yes! Right there!” she squealed.
“Yeah. It’s obviously beautiful women.”
“Nope.”
“No? What then?”
“Right before he kills a demon, he hurls. Big time. Projectile type stuff.”
“Oh!” Nate shuddered. “So when he learns his…”
“Yeah.”
“For six months?”
“Yep.”
Nate winced. “I think I need a bigger bucket.”
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Written for Mondays Finish the Story. Look here to see what other folks wrote: https://mondaysfinishthestory.wordpress.com/2015/08/31/mondays-finish-the-story-august-31st-2015/
EagleAye
Oh no! He has to kill is girlfriend because she is a demon! LOL! Funny story with all those noises coming from the crypt! Hahaha!
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Hehe. Yep. He’ll killer her on the spot. He’s a demon hunter after all, but then it’ll occur to him “what” he’s been sleeping with for six months. Yikers! Thanks so much! 🙂
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Yes, indeed!!
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Hmmm I think a kiddie wading pool might be more appropriate. LOL love the ending 🙂
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I think you’re right! Glad you enjoyed the finish. Thanks bunches, Lyn! 🙂
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LOL, great ending. And it seems likely Hiram will get demoted from being the Institute’s “greatest” demon hunter now that everyone knows he can’t even recognize one naked — big career fail, that was!
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Uh yeah. That’s gonna leave a black mark on his permanent record. He may be stuck filing for a while after this one. Glad you liked the ending. Thanks so much, Joy! 🙂
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Ouch, serious demotion. But he deserves it. 🙂
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You don’t see the name “Hiram” anymore. It was my paternal grandfather’s middle name and the name my father gave a character in of his short stories that I’m trying to posthumously finish in his honor. I think this is the only other time I’ve seen the name “Hiram” (oh, and yes, I do like your story)
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Oh that’s interesting. How curious this name suddenly starts showing up. It just popped into my head. Perhaps it’s proof that you’re doing the right thing by finishing the story?
Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks so much! 🙂
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Very funny, six months, wow, he is gonna need a bigger bucket, but then again, maybe she’s that good and he’s turned to the evil side? 🙂 Really, well told! Love it when a flash makes me smile!
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You make a good point. What if Hiram hasn’t slipped at all, and he’s knows exactly what she is? Hmmm. They might need something more dangerous than a bucket! So happy to know you smiled. Smiles are a major goal for my stories. Thanks kindly! 🙂
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Break out that bigger bucket! Another wonderful story Eric! Thanks for sticking with me and the Mondays Finish the Story challenge. Be well my friend… ^..^
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Hehe. Maybe time for a quick run to Home Depot. Thanks so much, Barb. It’s my pleasure to stick around. I’m having a lot of fun! 🙂
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Great story! Hiram’s not a common name these days. It’s apparently the actual name of ‘Brains’ from Thunderbirds though…
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Haha! I think I got the name from a whiskey distiller named Hiram Walker. It is pretty rare these days, like naming your son, Ezekial. It’s just not done anymore. Glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks much! 🙂
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Hiram will never live this down!!! Wonderful use of the prompt but then you always give us something special. Well done!!!!
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Well, I do aim to please. 😉 And Hiram, never will live it down. His “legend” will change to “legendary blunder.” Thanks so much! 🙂
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I think I have met Hiram.
DJ
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Haha! 😀
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They’re definitely going to need a bigger bucket! A great story. I love how you interspersed the noises from within the tomb throughout their conversation – very amusing. 🙂
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Hehe. A much bigger one. I liked the idea of creating their environment which was the sounds from the crypt. Glad you liked it too. Thanks so much! 🙂
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