FF – Eggnog Overkill
Here is my story for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle. This week’s photo was contributed by Douglas M. MacIlroy.
Copyright Douglas M. MacIlroy
Cleevus finished the code and hit enter. The globe rose into the air, spinning, spewing blinding extra-dimensional energy. Lamps flickered. Outside, the sound of car alarms, people screaming, explosions.
“Yes, my beauty!” laughed Cleevus maniacally as the globe’s light reached a crescendo. Plaster fell from the ceiling and the globe dimmed and settled on the podium. It opened.
“Oh yes, YES!” he cackled.
He reached in, took out a glass and sipped.
“Ahhhhh. Eggnog, interdimensionally-mixed to perfection!”
His upstairs neighbour fell through the ceiling, landing in a crumpled heap. The house next door collapsed.
“Collateral damage… eh, who cares! Mmm, eggnog.”
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hehehehehe! I was just remarking to a friend how many people never consider the consequences of their actions.
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This chap just doesn’t seem to care 😦
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Some things are worth sacrificing for a good drink
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For sure. As long as his eggnog kit survives!
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A nice bit of Yuletide cheer today! 😉
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A little Christmas story 🙂
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A lot to go through for the perfect glass of eggnog, I suppose it was worth it. Entertaining story a usual! 🙂
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He does like his eggnog 🙂
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Perfection in eggnog, perfection in the telling. Does it do single malt?
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It does, as long as you’re not worried about ripping a hole in the space-time continuum. Let’s do it!
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I’m in! Oops.
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Eggnog is worth it all.
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It is!
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So long as he has made enough to share with his neighbours, he’ll be fine!
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If any are left alive, I’m sure he’ll share! Well, maybe not…
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Wow, must be some extra good eggnog!
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The very best!
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A small price to pay, hey?
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Definitely, for the perfect eggnog.
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I’m sure those being ‘mildly inconvenienced’ will understand 🙂
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What’s a few explosions and collapses – can’t let that get in the way of “science” 🙂
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I’d hate to see what happens if he decides to make a smoothie…
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Hah! What’s that REM song again…
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Ahhh, eggnog. I haven’t tasted it for years. I don’t think they have it in India. If they do, it isn’t noised around. Good story with vivid descriptions. Well done, Ali. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I don’t drink so I haven’t had it in years either. I’m glad you liked the story!
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This is delightful ~ Oh! except for the upstairs neighbor and the people next door. Ah, well at least Cleevus is enjoying himself.
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He’s having a whale of a time, neighbours notwithstanding 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Eggnog – haven’t heard of that in years…
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That’s because it’s so dangerous to make properly.
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Is Cleevus any relation to the Grinch? 🙂
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Second cousin once removed 🙂
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after eggnog, i wonder what would be next? 🙂
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I shudder to think. Maybe a full Christmas roast 🙂
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My homemade eggnog is a huge hit in my family… dunno about break down the ceiling good, though…
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It sounds like you don’t need and of these fancy modern interdimensional gadgets 🙂
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Nope! 😉
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Dear Ali,
That’s gotta be some very special eggnog. 😉 Fun stuff. Cheers. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Those interdimensional tides really whip up a good drink 🙂
Ali
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Globe is gaining momentum and bringing the house down.
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It is!
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Fluent and amusing. A good take on the prompt!
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Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!
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Enjoy the eggnog, worry about the carnage later! It’s important to get your priorities right.
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With enough eggnog, you probably won’t even care. Or notice!
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Self gratification at all cost. I think I know this guy. Excellent write.
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I think we all know this guy! I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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Getting in the Christmas spirit indeed!
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Yep, and damn the consequences!
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I do love a blinkered perfectionist! Great take.
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Thanks! “Blinkered perfectionist” is a good description 🙂
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If the egg nog could be egg and alcohol free, I would be willing to sacrifice part of the neighborhood for the perfect cup! I’m allergic to eggs and I really, really miss egg nog. And I’m not fond of the neighbor’s houses being so close to mine anyway….
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Ha, yes, a good way for your home to become detached! I don’t drink so sadly I can’t partake in eggnog either 😦
Do you still have a blog anywhere?
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That is a long way to go for good eggnog. Very creative take on the prompt.
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Some people will go to any lengths. I’m glad you liked it!
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Cleevus is rather callous! ‘Overkill’ indeed. 😀
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He just doesn’t care!
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Never been a great fan of Eggnog myself but if it’s you’re thing, then it’s understandable the lengths you’d go to for perfection.
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I’m not sure I’ve even ever had it, to tell the truth!
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That must be some good stuff!
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Let’s hope so, after all that…
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There is no eggnog in Ireland… 😦 I guess yours is the only way…
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Ooh noo, no eggnog!
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Yep 😦 No easy way to get it.
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