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|main character = [[Chris Cwej]] | |main character = [[Chris Cwej]] | ||
|featuring = [[Iris Wildthyme]] | |featuring = [[Iris Wildthyme]] | ||
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|writer = [[Andy Lane]] | |writer = [[Andy Lane]] | ||
|editor = [[Hunter O'Connell]] | |editor = [[Hunter O'Connell]] | ||
|publisher = Arcbeatle Press | |publisher = Arcbeatle Press | ||
|release date = [[28 October (releases)|28 October]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]] | |release date = [[28 October (releases)|28 October]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* In | * In Chris's time as an [[Adjudicator]], he mostly ate [[foodimal]]s, [[algae]] and [[fungus]] that lived beneath the [[Overcity|Overcities]]. | ||
* | * Chris meets Iris in the [[Salt Lamb]]. | ||
* The [[Hoothi]] is a [[fungus]] that Iris' people had to deal with once. | * The [[Hoothi]] is a [[fungus]] that Iris' people had to deal with once. | ||
* [[Charles Dickens|Dickens]] wrote about [[spontaneous human combustion]] in one of his novels. | * [[Charles Dickens|Dickens]] wrote about [[spontaneous human combustion]] in one of his novels. | ||
* Iris has a [[yo-yo]], a bag of [[mint]]s, a [[28th century]] [[plasma pistol]] and an [[Orthogonal Dimensional Retensioner]] in her bag. | * Iris has a [[yo-yo]], a bag of [[mint]]s, a [[28th century]] [[plasma pistol]] and an [[Orthogonal Dimensional Retensioner]] in her bag. | ||
* There is a [[jacuzzi]] and a [[mini-bar]] with [[Venusian Tequilla]]s in the upper level of the [[Celestial Omnibus]]. | * There is a [[jacuzzi]] and a [[mini-bar]] with [[Venusian Tequilla]]s in the upper level of the [[Celestial Omnibus]]. | ||
* | * Chris uses [[Google Maps]]. | ||
* [[Neuralgia]] means having [[pain]] in one's [[nerve]]s. | * [[Neuralgia]] means having [[pain]] in one's [[nerve]]s. | ||
* Frederick's body is found in a [[Lexus]]. | * Frederick's body is found in a [[Lexus]]. | ||
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* Dr Garness' speciality was communities viling in the [[abyssopelagic zone]] of the [[ocean]]. | * Dr Garness' speciality was communities viling in the [[abyssopelagic zone]] of the [[ocean]]. | ||
* Padgett uses [[atmosphere (unit)|atmospheres]] as a unit of measurement. | * Padgett uses [[atmosphere (unit)|atmospheres]] as a unit of measurement. | ||
* | * Chris and Iris rent a small [[SUV]]. | ||
* [[Hyperbole]] is [[Greek (language)|greek]] for exaggeration. | * [[Hyperbole]] is [[Greek (language)|greek]] for exaggeration. | ||
* The [[Swiss]] [[psychologist]] [[Carl Jung]] and the [[Nobel Prize]] winner [[Wolfgang Pauli]] called [[synchronicity]] the force in the universe what looked like [[coincidence]]. | * The [[Swiss]] [[psychologist]] [[Carl Jung]] and the [[Nobel Prize]] winner [[Wolfgang Pauli]] called [[synchronicity]] the force in the universe what looked like [[coincidence]]. | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* | * Chris was once a companion of the [[Evil Renegade]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Original Sin (novel)|Original Sin]]'', et al.) | ||
* | * Chris had a mission recently in [[Depford County]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Fountain of Youth (short story)|Fountain of Youth]]'') | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[[Category:Down the Middle short stories]] | [[Category:Down the Middle short stories]] | ||
[[Category:Iris Wildthyme short stories]] | [[Category:Iris Wildthyme short stories]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in England]] | [[Category:Stories set in England]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in 2020]] | |||
Revision as of 18:26, 29 October 2020
Flickering Flame was the third short story in Down the Middle.
Plot
to be added
Characters
- Chris Cwej
- Iris Wildthyme
- Attendant
- Frederick Garness
- Receptionist
- Elaine Padgett
- Pathologist
- Blond attendant
- Bearded attendant
- Alien researcher
References
- In Chris's time as an Adjudicator, he mostly ate foodimals, algae and fungus that lived beneath the Overcities.
- Chris meets Iris in the Salt Lamb.
- The Hoothi is a fungus that Iris' people had to deal with once.
- Dickens wrote about spontaneous human combustion in one of his novels.
- Iris has a yo-yo, a bag of mints, a 28th century plasma pistol and an Orthogonal Dimensional Retensioner in her bag.
- There is a jacuzzi and a mini-bar with Venusian Tequillas in the upper level of the Celestial Omnibus.
- Chris uses Google Maps.
- Neuralgia means having pain in one's nerves.
- Frederick's body is found in a Lexus.
- Iris is friends with a local Community Policewoman.
- Frederick left behing a wife and three children.
- Frederick worked at the Plymouth Oceanographic Research Institute
- Elaine Padgett is the Human Resources Manager at the Institute.
- The Institute conduct DNA-lever research on marine animals.
- It is believed that sharks never died of old age.
- One of the animals in the Institute is a frilled shark. They are usually found a kilometer and a half beneath the surface.
- Dr Garness' speciality was communities viling in the abyssopelagic zone of the ocean.
- Padgett uses atmospheres as a unit of measurement.
- Chris and Iris rent a small SUV.
- Hyperbole is greek for exaggeration.
- The Swiss psychologist Carl Jung and the Nobel Prize winner Wolfgang Pauli called synchronicity the force in the universe what looked like coincidence.
Story notes
to be added
Continuity
- Chris was once a companion of the Evil Renegade. (PROSE: Original Sin, et al.)
- Chris had a mission recently in Depford County. (PROSE: Fountain of Youth)
External links
- Official Flickering Flame page at Arcbeatle Press
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