Stach Story Contest #28 - My Entry by fireawaymarmot

writing · @fireawaymarmot · May 12 '18 (edited)

$3.91

Stach Story Contest #28 - My Entry

At precisely 199 words, here is my entry for [Stach story Contest #28.](https://steemit.com/contest/@stach/stach-short-story-contest-28-199-words-5-winners-15sb-prize-pool)

![stach 28.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXNfS2fXjaPPkkgEWEyKQC7JTBWdvMCD3KCM1FgZiG1j6/stach%2028.jpg)

Ya know, I been running this rig since, well, forever, really. Charlie's Taxi Service. Owner Operated and proud of it.

Not that I ain't a part of a system, mind you. Course we gotta have a system, or there ain't gonna be no point to nothing, amiright? Take you, for instance. Now I've had me plenty of customers over the years, from all walks of life, but I can tell that you're somebody that earned your ticket for this fare. Ya know?

Whazzat? You was worried that I wouldn't accept Crypto? Well, let's just say that crypto or no, as long as you got that minted penny then you got your fare. Must've cost you more than a penny to mint that coin from your magic internet money, there. But hey, none of my business.

Oh sure, every once an a while I take a fare back the other way. And them peoples really got some Tales From Beyond, lemme tell ya. But it's usually a one way trip.

Hitchers? You kidding me? Them bums? Like I said, mac – we got us a system. No penny, no passage.

Okay, looks like we're here, pal. Thank's for riding with Charlie's!

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@wonderwop · May 12 '18

I think even I can afford Charlie's Taxi Service, I'm just not sure where he's dropping me off. Great job for all this in 199 words. Congratulations 👏

👍 fireawaymarmot

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@fireawaymarmot · May 12 '18

Not sure where he's dropping you off? Here's a hint: On his radio the song "Mr Roboto" is playing.

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@wonderwop · May 12 '18

😂

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@simgirl · May 15 '18

$0.05

This is wonderful! @snook told me you might be interested in writing for @carrieanne's show called Steemstar After Dark. She needs short skits that can be read live by Steemians on the interactive show on Friday nights 8 EST. 

You don't have to be there during the readings, but it is a lot of fun!! Let her know if you'd like to write or stop by the Steemstar Network in discord!

https://discord.gg/BkC2BS

Here is a link for the show to give you an idea of what they are doing:

https://steemit.com/steemstarnetwork/@carrieallen/steemstar-after-dark-e3-show-archive-may-11-2018

👍 dustsweeper, fireawaymarmot

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@fireawaymarmot · May 15 '18

$0.02

Thanks for letting me know, I'll definitely look into it...

👍 simgirl

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