LOL...it's all good WW and I am glad you like my other stories, I did reply to your comment, it's not the end of the story, I will add another chapter for you=)

LOL...it's not WW...I was just in the process of moving and needed a break from the story so I tried my hand at the contest...I will put a new chapter up soon:-) Thanks bunches!!

YOUR WELCOME and Great chapter Cornelius! (hehe) Very descriptive, right down to the "Christmas Ham". I agree with Chloe as well about giving the Sound Machine the ability to feel but not really knowing that is what it's doing. I like that they are pulled in two directions, first the government and then the mess they created with Bentley, Inc because they were double dippers=) Kudos!

Thanks theblackhand and Jamaican_writer! Are you both going to submit something for round 9? It will be interesting to see where they take the story next as there are only two rounds left.

I saw a few comments that writers had their stories done. Is it just a question of not wanting to post your story first? As another good writer once said....the longer it's out there, the more it can be read and voted on... (I hate going first also, so I can understand=)

I’ve read a lot of the introductions and debated whether or not to add my own as I am generally a shy person by nature. Who am I? I’m a red-headed, green-eyed Irish girl. I currently have four tattoos but can’t wait to get one more and several piercings as well. After all, you only live once, so you might as well do the things you make you happy! I’m not judgmental or confrontational, but I am hot-headed (must be the Irish in me), but it blows over quickly.

I love to read and love to write. All of my friends and family come to me when they want something they’ve written to be “pretty.” This normally translates to “not redneck style.” I’ve written many things off and on over the years and have recently started several stories, but there are never enough hours in the day for all the things that need to be done.

I work for the School Board, in the Purchasing Department and it keeps me pretty busy. When I am not working, I can be found at the bowling alley on Friday nights for my league. I love trying anything new, well just about anything. I love diving, hunting, 4-wheeling, throwing darts and playing word games. Scrabble and Quiddler are my favorites.

I came across Storymash by chance one day, and absolutely love it!! I’ve already learned so much by reading the suggestions given to me as well as the stories that have been submitted. Most everyone on here has been great. That’s it for me, for now anyway. Muah!!

Thank you all very much!! :-)

Hey Luke!! It's nice to meet you, I've read some of your chapters in the TSNK contest and you have done a great job!! You are definately talented. I confess that I didn't read any of the chapters till after I posted my own because I didn't want anyone to think I was taking ideas from them.... but I look forward to reading more of your work. I am on the west coast of Florida and I actually remember when it SNOWED here.....I think I was in 3rd grade at the time. HAHA=)

Thank you very much Cornelius! I am actually new to SM. I have posted several chapters on here but I really just started writing in ernest six months or so ago. Check out some of my other chapters and tell me what you think, I really do value your input=) Thanks again! It was really just so much fun trying to take the story in one direction or another....

Stay safe and dry Foo, I live on the west coast of Florida so I can understand how things can be at a time like this. I will say a pray for you and yours!