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So, on the 10^th of February there was a really interesting Microcosms Fiction competition.

With the UK release of The LEGO® Batman™ Movie today, I thought we’d strap on our capes and go full superhero with a list of characters and settings you’ll find in most superhero comics / films / TV shows or any other place you’d encounter someone fighting crime in an odd costume.

[ Remember: fan fiction is NOT one of our options. So no tales of the Caped Crusader; save those for your pitch meetings with Warner Brothers. ]

Our contest this week begins with THREE things: character, setting and genre.

We spun, and our three elements are – character: Sarcastic Butler, setting: Skyscraper, and genre: Memoir.

Who doesn’t like superheroes? Don’t answer that. I’ve watched enough TV shows and movies over the years to know exactly what to expect from a superhero.

I spun again, the original prompt not doing much to inspire me, and got: Arrogant Superhero/ Mansion/ Comedy

Here’s my response to the prompt.

The Benefit

By Ronel Janse van Vuuren

Maddie watched the guests in their finery for any sign of impatience. Eric was late. Again. She knew that he liked to make an entrance, but being late to a benefit he was hosting…

To read this story and others like it, get Tattered Tales now. https://www.books2read.com/u/4XK7jL

24 tales of Speculative Fiction (ranging from science-fiction to fantasy to magical realism) with a Dark Fantasy undertone running from outer space, strange advancements in technology to the subtle things that make characters tick in a supposedly normal world.

I had a lot of fun writing this during my break from my usual work at 11am. I know that there are people who think I write and post my stories too quickly, but after I’ve been up since before 4am and had already been rewriting/editing for hours… Yeah, check the time zones people before you jump to conclusions.

Ah, that feels better.

The judge’s favourite line: The streets are safer, these lot are happy to have a look around my mansion, I’ve exceeded my exercise goals for the third week in a row…

What do you think? Did I get the comedy part right? (I’m not always sure if I’m funny or not…) Do you have the same bias towards superheroes not being where they should be? Do you write flash fiction? Have you seen the new Lego Batman movie yet?

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