The Senior Center sponsored the trip to Las Vegas. The package included a hotel and 2 meal vouchers at a cheap price. The bus had seen better days but it was a cheap getaway for those with low paying jobs or on a pension. The bus made a stop in the middle of the desert which was not listed in the trip’s brochure. The passengers looked around confused. The front door creaked open and a dark figure climbed on. Thank You Roy, the Master will love this bunch, as he spoke they could see his sharp pointy teeth.
This is my contribution for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Above image by Ron Pruitt.
Notes Tied On The Sagebrush 
Instead of stopping for lunch or dinner…they Were the lunch or dinner! Great story.
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Yes not a highlight of their trip for them. 😀 Thank You!
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I can see what you mean Deborah. What a surprise they all had! Not a good one at that!
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Home delivery? Ooooo creepy.
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🙂
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I think I’ll skip the buffet. 😯 😉
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Probably a good idea.
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So you went eternal dark master over elected face changing darkness. Still I do love the theme of drawing your victims through free will. Nicely done
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Face changing darkness? That sounds kind of interesting but what it is. Thank You.
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Elected politicians. Their messages never change. Only the faces. 🙂
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Ok that’s interesting. I had not heard that before. No I don’t think politicians would have fit with the story 😀 Unless they were part of the meal.
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A great Halloween tale, although I’m sure those passengers didn’t think so! 🙂
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Thank You. Yes I am still in Halloween mode. No not a great bus trip. Well at least they didn’t lose any money gambling. 😉
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So the bus was the master’s picnic basket? Love that take, but would prefer not to be onboard.
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Yes, good description, picnic basket 😀 Probably a good idea not to take this bus. 🙂
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I guess the bus keeps them just at the right temperature for their final destination. Poor people. Good twist.
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That’s true, they stay fresh. Thank You! 🙂
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Don’t you just hate the unscheduled stops?
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Yes very annoying. Especially when it might be your last stop. 🙂
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Especially!
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Dear Deborah,
That doesn’t sound like it’s going to be a pleasant stop for the passengers.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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No I don’t think it is. 🙂 Thanks Rochelle. 🙂
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Deborah! This is super creepy and an awesome short story! Yipes! I could imagine the scene with the unexpected stop and passenger coming on board!!
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Thank You Lia! ❤
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Beware of prizes too good to be true!!!
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Yes. This outcome is a little extreme though. But I am in Halloween mode.
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You did it to me again!! I thought you were going to tell about a trip you took and the stop was some kind of rest break tour or something. Well written my friend. Wow!!
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Thank You very much Kim! 🙂
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Master of ceremonies?
Ha.
Randy
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Thank You. 🙂
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Oh wow Meals on Wheels. Nice one.
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Yes it gives a new meaning to that phrase. 🙂
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Kind of makes me afraid to ride in a bus. Really spooky and perfect for Halloween, Deborah.
Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Yes it is not your usual bus ride. 😉 Thank You Suzanne! ❤
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So happy my parents stopped going on the casino bus!
Lily
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Ha,ha. Good thing they did stop. 🙂
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