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Lights. Camera. Ugh!

It was said, that the demon of studio 18 only showed himself when the conditions were just right.

A perfect summer storm.
On a Tuesday.
Oh and there had to be at least two actresses named Mary.

The demon didn’t care for their silly conditions.
He was just particularly lazy.

At demon school, Dave would often replay movies in his head whilst the teacher took class. He never handed homework in correct or on time, instead choosing to while away his days watching TV.

It was no wonder, then, that his career advisor had given him a studio to terrorise.

 

studio-lights-from-kent

 

[I have a feeling a lot of people will go for this approach this week, but screw it, I can’t help myself when it comes to faces in places™.]

Submitted for Friday Fictioneers photo prompt. See if you can write a piece of flash fiction in 100 words.

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55 responses to “Lights. Camera. Ugh!”

  1. rochellewisoff

    Dear Mr. Binks,

    Demon school? I didn’t know there’s a was a school for that? Interesting concept.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  2. summerstommy2

    Like Rochelle I thought demon school? But a great take on the prompt.

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    1. MrBinks

      Yes, Demon school. Come now, expand your mind! Thanks for reading.

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      1. summerstommy2

        I am expanding my mind, being in WP does that each week.

  3. Sandra

    I loved the idea of ‘demon school’. And there was me thinking it all came naturally… Nice one.

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    1. MrBinks

      Glad you liked it, thanks 😀

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  4. wmqcolby

    That’s the stuff of “studio legends” right there. We have a studio ghost that moves our cameras around if they aren’t secured to the floor. Really nice story. Has that “feel” of legend!

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks ever so much.

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  5. Jessie Ansons

    I saw the demon face in the pic too! I love this story… So funny, especially the ‘two people named Mary’. I’ve just changed my settings so I get email notifications for all your posts because you never fail to make me laugh!

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    1. MrBinks

      Best. Comment. Ever! Thanks, Jessie. Glad you enjoy it 🙂

      Reply
  6. Horus

    Well I don’t think there would be too many writers thinking about Demon school at least! 🙂 nice work…

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    1. MrBinks

      I’m a bit weird like that. ; )

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  7. David Stewart

    Demon school, that’s awesome. 🙂 He even sucks at being evil.

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    1. MrBinks

      \o/ Ha, he really does.

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  8. lingeringvisions by Dawn

    Demon school eh? Seems like the perfect place for the little devil.

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    1. MrBinks

      : ) Thanks for reading.

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  9. sustainabilitea

    I didn’t realize demons had to go to school to learn their “craft.” The amazing things one learns through FF. 🙂 If I had to be around a demon, Dave sounds like the one for me.

    janet

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    1. MrBinks

      Come now, everyone has to go to school. Right?

      Reply
  10. claire Fuller

    Weird – I only just saw the demon face after I read your story. Looking at the comments it seems lots of others didn’t see it either. Great idea for a story.

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks, Claire.

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  11. Courtney Wright

    Love it! Have you ever read “The Screwtape Letters” by CS Lewis? You might enjoy it… 🙂

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  12. MrBinks

    Thanks! Nope, can’t say I’ve read that. I’m actually very poorly read. Bad MrBinks. I’ll look it up.

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    1. Courtney Wright

      It’s a small book and easy to read…funny You might find it interesting 🙂

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  13. aliciajamtaas

    Lovely! What a wonderful twist at the end!

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks!

      Reply
  14. helenmidgley

    Love the idea of a demon school, an anti Harry Potter in the offing perhaps 😉

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    1. MrBinks

      ha ha, Anti Potter 😀

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  15. patriciaruthsusan

    Very creative and funny take on the prompt. I thought that looked like a face also. Demon school, another fact to jot down for future reference. Well done.

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    1. MrBinks

      Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply
  16. artfullyadelie

    This was a great little tale. It reminded me of an episode of Supernatural in which a movie set was haunted. It’s also very interesting because I never knew demons were prone to procrastination!

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    1. MrBinks

      Thank you, I’m pleased you liked it!

      Reply
  17. Perry Block (@PerryBlock)

    What kind of SATs does it take to get into demon school?

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    1. MrBinks

      You need to excel in not excelling at anything.
      Oh, and you’ll need to be able to use Excel.

      Reply
  18. Shandra

    Demon School. Right On 🙂

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    1. MrBinks

      \m/ WOOOO – Demons!! \m/

      Reply
  19. Alexia Jones 13th Matron

    I love the idea of a lazy demon, who just skated through demon school. Great job!

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks for reading and commenting!

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  20. Lucy

    I think I know that demon. He leaves dust all over my furniture. Good story. Lucy

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    1. MrBinks

      ha ha ha, thanks for reading.

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  21. justjoyfulness

    He must be one happy demon 🙂 Luckier than most humans 🙂

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    1. MrBinks

      But is he TRULY happy?

      Probably.

      Reply
  22. patrickprinsloo

    Lovely story and his career adviser did him a big favour. What a lovely ‘life’ to lead.

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks Patrick.

      Reply
  23. mscwhite

    I really like the quirkiness of the conditions that have to exist before the demon deigns to make an appearance! Great story!

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks for reading 🙂

      Reply
  24. siobhanmcnamara

    An enjoyable read, there’s one like that in every demon school but they all find their niche sooner of later 🙂

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks, appreciate the comment.

      Reply
  25. elappleby

    Love Demon School! And lazy Dave 🙂

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    1. MrBinks

      So much love for, Dave.

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  26. Riya Anne Polcastro

    Haha nice story! Made me laugh 🙂

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    1. MrBinks

      I love it when people tell me they’ve had a proper laugh over my stories. Thanks for commenting.

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  27. Ade Branwell

    Great story! I love the demon school and the detail you give it. Oh, and Dave is the best Demon name ever 🙂

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    1. MrBinks

      Glad you liked it, Ade!

      Reply
  28. Nan Falkner

    Great story!

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  29. MrBinks

    Thanks, Nan 🙂

    Reply

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