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Trust No One (100)
“We are now clear for takeoff,” said the muffled voice of the pilot.
Passengers shifted in their seats, their restless energy depleted from a number of false starts. The plane taxied to its position on the runway.
A man toward the front of the plane burst out of his seat, “Can’t you see it’s the drones? Or, didn’t you get the memo? They’re coming,” he pointed his finger in the air. “Don’t you hear that?”
“Sit down, Fox. You’re scaring the passengers,” whispered Scully.
An unidentified, aerial vehicle blew past them.
Fox smiled, “Drones, Scully.”
“Just a bird,” she murmured.
AmyReeseWrites 
LOVE the X-files. i really look forward to your writing(very much)
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I loved the X-files, too!! I was big fan. Thanks, Audra. That’s one of the sweetest things anyone has ever said to me. I appreciate it much.
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Scully always was the sceptical one. Nice dialogue, took me back.
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Thanks, Sandra. That Scully was a tough cookie!
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This is a good one. the prompt worked well for you.
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Thank you, Charles. Yes, this one was not as hard for me as others.
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Dear Amy,
I’ve never seen a single episode of X-Files but I recognized Scully’s name. Were they ornithologists? (Just kidding.) Nice tale. And the title is great.
Aloha,
Doug
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Dear Doug,
Oh, I’m sorry you missed out on the X-Files. I always enjoyed it while it lasted. Obviously. Now, I don’t seem to watch any TV. Anyway, thanks!
Aloha,
Amy
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i watched a few episodes! ^^ great work.. never expected this take on the prompt
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Thanks, kz!
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Fabulous – an X-files take on FF – I really enjoyed this one. Whatever happened to the X-files anyway?
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Thank you! I guess the X-files rode off into the sunset! I think they were done by the time they finished. It was fun while it lasted though. I had always looked forward to the X-Files, back when I used to watch TV.
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Bueno ~ I’ve missed ya! Good read for a Friday. The first line my mind saw was
“We are now clear for fake off”
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Funny, Denise. I missed you, too. How is the family?
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We are on the mend – FIL home from the hospital – me, Dorian & Scott at the tail end of sick… we missed a week of work and school and a bit STIR CRAZY!
Thanks for asking
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Just a bird my azz! 😉
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Right….thanks!
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I also enjoyed the (intentional or not) possible play on “bird” in the last sentence.
janet
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Thanks, Janet. You know, that wasn’t really intentional. It’s nice when things work out that way!
Amy
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The X-Files were great. Mulder and Scully….ah those were the days. You got the dialogue and chemistry between the two spot on.
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Weren’t they? I was a big fan of the X-files. I was intrigued for many years. Thanks, J.D. I appreciate that!
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The truth is out there! 🙂
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Yes, Christy…somewhere out there!
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I never watched X-Files but I recognized the name Scully. Great writing, per usual, Amy. It’s always a pleasure to read your posts. 🙂
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I was a big fan back in the day. I guess it was a long time ago! Thank you, Lisa. That’s very sweet and encouraging for you to say. I appreciate it.
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Ooh, you made an X-files reference. I liked you before but now I really really like you. And that hit the spot Friday Fictioner.
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Ah, thanks Shalagh!! A fellow X-filer! We know a good thing when we see it.
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Well done Amy! I had forgotten about the X-Files. Nice take on it. Especially the dialog. A little goes a long way.
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Thanks, Jackie! I appreciate that.
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Ha! Not very familiar with X Files, but I bet this fits right in with their canon.
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Thanks, Guapo! I hope I did it justice.
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Great job, Amy. I loved the X-Files too.
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Thanks, Russell. The X-Files were a lot of fun while they lasted.
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I enjoyed this.
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Thanks, Deana!
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Good one! And those drones can take you out! Just hope that fluke man isn’t around!
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Thanks, Bill! Oh, not the flukeman. I tried to put him out of my memory!!
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🙂
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Yes, with the X-files reference! They need to bring them back to deal with current issues like this. Watch the skies… 🙂
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Thanks, David. I’m sure they could cover a whole new range of things in the 21st century, right?
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Good stuff! Just as well they don’t allow smoking on aircraft now… 🙂
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Thank you! Right…no smoking man hiding in the shadows!
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Hi Amy, Never saw the X-files but love this. ‘An unidentified, aerial vehicle’ – great description for a bird. 🙂
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Thanks, Sarah!
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Hi Amy,
I grinned when I realized who these two were. Loved X-files. Fun take on the prompt.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle! I glad you enjoyed it. I always liked these characters a lot. Here’s my take on them in the 21st century.
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Thanks, Rochelle! I glad you enjoyed it. I always liked these characters a lot. Here’s my take on them in the 21st century.
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Never really watched the X-Files, but I have heard of Scully. Nice job.
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Thanks, Shirley.
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Ah ha … you must be an X-Files fan! 🙂 … Well done … plus I wanted to stop by to say hello .
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Thank you, Frank. It’s good to have you back.
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Thank you, Frank. It’s good to have you back.
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i never watched the x-files, but i thought the names were mulder and scully. who is fox? or is that his first name?
question. this line: ” said the muffled voice of the pilot.” one way i try to save words is looking for things like “voice of the pilot” and changing it to “pilot’s voice.” just a helpful hint that was not asked for, but i can’t help throwing it out there.
also – here’s a selfish favor – when you post yours each week, can you select that pic with the sunglasses all the time so i can more easily find your story? i know – selfish and annoying. thanks!!
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Yes, Rich….Fox is his first name. I always laughed when Scully called him Fox, which I thought was a silly name. Yeah, I was trying to show that static like intercom of the pilot. Maybe it just doesn’t work here.
Didn’t I select my sunglasses this week? Sometimes, it doesn’t show up as an option. But, I will do my bestest, dear Rich. Thanks!
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yup. glasses this week. thanks. oh, i didn’t say it “didn’t” work. i’m just curious if you look for things like that. i’m obsessive about it. too obsessive. is that possible? not sure.
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Actually, I thought about it for a while. It’s good to get feedback. Maybe it’s unnecessary. I do obsess over single words….yes, I think it’s possible.
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Didn’t watch X-files…must be too young!In this day and age I would say Fox is right; there’s a whole lot of things happening we barely know!
Rich is hunting these days! The aborted take offs would make me more nervous and jumpy, I must say. Was interesting how Scully dealt with him, and we all do things like that, many,many times…Maybe he’s right..if he is…what are the risks..do we dare try to stop the take – off again?
Very interesting story.
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Funny…as I write this, there’s story about the drones on TV! The spies in the skies! I think we will be hearing more about drones in coming years.
No X-files?! Well, it’s an oldie, but goody! Scully is the scientist, and Fox Mulder, he’s the one who believes…in strange phenomenon, which includes a lot of things in the show. Hopefully, I captured their characters a little bit here! Thanks!
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Amusing tale, well created.
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Thank you. I appreciate it.
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I never got interested in the X-files. But I remember Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny was it? Fox and Scully very memorable.
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Thanks, Joe. I thought they were good characters, and probably why the show lasted for as long as it did. Yes, you got the actors right!
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Missed out on x-files myself. But I could still enjoy the story 🙂
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Thanks, Bjorn. I’m glad you liked it.
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Very nicely done! Kinda had me on the edge of my seat (my knees are totally digging into my tray-table… I have no idea how I’ll ever get it back into its upright and locked position)!
I suspected you were an X-Files fan from the little tag-line on your header, Amy!
🙂
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Thanks, Robert. You are so observant! I’m thinking some people don’t get this at all, especially now that I see a lot of people didn’t watch this. I guess it was a long time ago, but it doesn’t seem that long ago.
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Thanks, Robert. You are so observant! I’m thinking some people don’t get this at all, especially now that I see a lot of people didn’t watch this. I guess it was a long time ago, but it doesn’t seem that long ago.
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Fox and Scully and paranoia that’s not really paranoia X-files style. What a great combination and a clever story!
Denmother
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Thanks, Denmother! I appreciate you reading mine.
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Amy, I never watched the X-Files, but your story left me wanting more. Is it necessary to have watched this series in order to understand Scully’s character? From your style of writing, I’d probably guess no. You crafted a seamless scene. Nicely done!
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Thanks, Anka! You’re so sweet. Hopefully, I was able to capture the characters here adequately enough. Hard to say. Scully was the scientist who always needed proof, whereas Fox Mulder was the believer and trusted instinct.
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Never watched the x-files, haven’t had a tv for a great many years. Enjoyed the dialogue as story.
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Thanks! I appreciate it. Hopefully, I got the characters right.
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