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Alicia's avatar

Sequel with Victoria, Josette and Angelique?

Norm DePlume's avatar

You sound like a fellow Dark Shadows fan Alicia. I remember seeing a few shows late at night as a kid and thought Barnabas was such a suave dude. I don’t think I’ve got enough space in my little head to start a different series. Maybe you should write some Dark Shadows stories!

Alicia's avatar

I would not presume to pick up that mantle!! But I’ll say that movie version starring a certain pirate-y fellow can’t hold a candle to the original series. I’m also a big Kolchak fan - there needed to be more of those for sure.

Norm DePlume's avatar

Ha! That movie was so bad. I thought the series was great especially considering their tiny budget. But Kolchak was the best. I love writing dialogue when he and his editor Tony are going at each other. Thank you for reading my stuff Alicia and I hope you’re having a great day.

Alicia's avatar

Tony the editor - the inimitable Simon Oakland! (Yeah, I watched WAY too much TV back in the day). I love your stuff, Norm!! You’re one of my faves. Have a good night.

Jude Klinger's avatar

Poor misunderstood Barnabas. This would make a good longer story - the characters might be immortal! I think you might be onto something with the journalist & his reluctant vampire. (Tiny quibble - it's altar boy, not alter )

Norm DePlume's avatar

Thank you for the feedback. I really appreciate it. I must have been in an altered state when I proofread this one.

J.D. Iredell's avatar

Very nice!

Norm DePlume's avatar

Thank you J.D.✌️

Gerard DiLeo's avatar

I thought I had subscribed long ago. Oh, well, doing it again, Norm.

Norm DePlume's avatar

Why thank you Gerard.

Jean Miller's avatar

“I was hoping for an interview.” 😂😂😂

Norm DePlume's avatar

You’d think the guy was Anne Rice or something.

BrainSoupFic's avatar

My first reflex was "not another vampire story" but I take it back. This one was fun. Liked the premise. Liked the fresh take.

Norm DePlume's avatar

Thank you very much BrainSoup.

Tony McNichol's avatar

Kolchak! The original X-Files! I used to wait every week for this show when I was a kid in the 70's...this was a great read! More! (please?)

Norm DePlume's avatar

I’m happy you liked it Tony and thanks for letting me know. I’ve posted four Kolchak stories so far and I’ve got a section for them on my website. I also add a button on the bottom of the stories you can click to take you to the other stories.

Tony McNichol's avatar

ahhhh!! great! Have a splendiferous weekend!

Norm DePlume's avatar

You too Tony

J.W Qiyamah//King Shamballah ©'s avatar

You brought life to old favorite..use to watch Kolchak reruns during sumer vacation. Excellent piece Norm

Norm DePlume's avatar

Thank you J.W.. I think Kolchak was the first scary show I ever saw on T.V. and I’ve always loved it.

Mel Páez's avatar

Love your creativity

Norm DePlume's avatar

Thank you Mel.