The Tunes Get Dark Again

Submitted by Stuart on Mon, 05/25/2009 - 4:57pm

A few months ago, I mentioned needing less somber playlists because Nashlin's story starts on a much lighter note.

Well, that changes today. :)

To be honest, it changed about midway through her last chapter, but this one starts with fear and doesn't let up for a while.

Now, where are those horror film scores...

I need something, because right now I'm having trouble getting into her mindset. How does a 36 year old man get into the head of a 13 year old girl huddling in the corner, waiting for monsters to burst through the door?

If I can get there, this should be a very productive day.

ETA: Arrgghh... Still not there 45 minutes later. When my office gets finished in a few weeks, I'll be able to light up my pipe. Nothing like tapping your teeth with a pipe stem and blowing smokes rings to get the imagination going. Today, I'll turn to my old friend of late night writing sessions: Red Bull


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