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EXCERPT
An Excerpt From: PLEASURE CRUISE
© Copyright MANDY M. ROTH AND MICHELLE M. PILLOW, 2005.
All Rights Reserved, Ellora's Cave, Inc.
Interoffice Memo
From: The Powers That Be
Re: Pleasure Cruise, Cruise Line
Corporation, Pilot Program
TOP SECRET
Due to the dwindling population of certain
supernatural factions and the reluctance of the supernatural kind to take mates
for all eternity, we will be establishing a comprehensive program to repopulate
the various supernatural species. Many of the supernaturals we’ve observed are
unwilling to take mates from within their own population. This reluctance has
been exacerbated in large part by the old grudges still held from the Middle
Ages.
In an unprecedented move, we will now be
allowing humans on the Pleasure Cruise, to participate in the preordained mating
process. Because of existing prejudices against supernaturals in human culture,
some human participants will not be aware of the paranormal elements on the
cruise. However, these humans will be blessed with a sixth sense so as to
subconsciously recognize their mate upon first sight. We do not wish to have a
boat full of frightened humans defying our will. Some resistance is expected,
but in the end, we gods know what’s best for them.
It is our hope that, by introducing humans
into their bloodlines, the supernatural will be less reluctant to take a mate.
All humans who mate themselves to a supernatural will be blessed with eternal
life. They will also be given the gift of procreation. If this goes well, we
will be slowly introducing humans into our other business ventures as well,
including Pleasure Air and Pleasure Island.
* * * * *
Clare grimaced as she looked at the gangway
of the cruise ship and took a deep breath, trying to steel herself to get on
board. A long strand of wavy, blonde hair worked itself out of her loose
ponytail. Kira had talked her into the highlights and every time she saw them it
caused her to pause. Frowning, she pushed the lock out of her face and reached
down to grab her duffel bag. Slinging the bag over her shoulder, she looked
around. This wasn’t something she’d ever imagined herself doing. No, she was a
career-driven woman who never thought of anything beyond deadlines and new
deals. Clare was still shocked she’d agreed to this trip.
“Welcome to the boat of love. I wonder what
will happen on this week’s exciting journey? Will the captain steer the boat off
course and into a giant iceberg? Or will the tired executive toss herself
overboard due to lack of intellectual stimulation?” she muttered, a little too
sarcastically.
“That was the Titanic that hit the
iceberg. And for the record, I graduated with honors…summa cum laude, baby. And
I’d gloat but you graduated with the same honorable distinction,” her best
friend, Kira, answered, smiling.
“I know. If you recall, I was there.
Besides, I wasn’t implying that you weren’t intelligent. Though I am happy to
see that you’ve decided to admit you’re smart. Why you always feel the need to
hide it is beyond me,” Clare said. “You’re the top of your field. You should be
proud of it, not ashamed.”
“I’m not ashamed. I just don’t want to be
labeled as some boring pinstripe workaholic prude because I happen to be good at
my job. I hate stereotypes.”
“We’ve already agreed to disagree on this
topic. Because I love you like a sister I’ll let it drop.” Clare did her best to
smile.
“Thank you,” Kira answered, grinning. “I
don’t complain about your boring life and you don’t complain about my wild one.”
“Kira…”
“Okay, dropped.” Kira winked.
“This is just very different for me. I spent
my life avoiding these types of getaways only to find myself here now. Besides,
can’t a girl be left in her nice little pessimistic place?” Clare grumbled.
“Even you have to agree that drowning might be preferable to learning how to
play shuffleboard.”
Kira laughed and winked. “Yes, I totally
agree about the shuffleboard thing. Besides, with my lack of grace I’d only end
up slipping in front of the world’s sexiest man. Hopefully, he’d be a lawyer.
Then he’d want to talk to me about a possible lawsuit. We could discuss it over
a lovely night of screwing.”
“Kira!” Clare scolded.
Tossing her hands in the air, Kira
snickered. “Just kidding. But thanks for taking on the stern mother role you do
so well.”
“Someone has to try to keep you in line.”
© copyright 2006, Michelle M. Pillow and
Mandy M Roth
This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and places are of the
author’s imagination and not to be confused with fact. Any resemblance to living
persons or events is merely coincidence.
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The formidable duo of M&M
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