Short Story News Break: "Last Letter"
Dateline Marshall’s Law Townhall – America’s major news networks and Hollywood leftists pass off Obama’s propaganda as truth. Seems only “fair” for Marshall’s Law Townhall to present America’s future history as contemporary non-fiction entertainment. Thus satisfying equality standards of both Obama worshiping groups: journalists, and leftists who only believe in capitalism for celebrities that history once called court jesters.
Explaining not complaining, Marshall’s Law Townhall writing exercises are intended to portray current events in America. As contemporary government policies are evolving into scenarios stranger than fiction, conclusion might be that fictitious short stories are non-fiction writing exercises. Example, non-fiction short story screen play concept entitled “Last Letter.”
"Last Letter"
Players:
Ranch Owner
Texas Drifter
Dog
Letter Author
Act I
Ranch Owner: Drifter, postmaster gave me a letter he said might be for one of my workers. Envelope is addressed to Marshall Texas Drifter (hands letter to Drifter).
Drifter: (takes letter and quips) Thanks.
Rancher Owner: Did not know your name was Marshall.
Drifter: Did not say it was. (Dog growls at Ranch Owner as Drifter turns to walk away.)
Ranch Owner: Never did like that dog; Hey Drifter know why I keep you around?
Drifter (stops and turns half way around): Then things are even, Dog never liked you either. Why you keep me around, good work for ten dollars a day; plus food, shelter, and expenses.
Ranch Owner: That too, mostly cause trespassing , vandalism to, stealing from, and poaching on this ranch has completely stopped since you signed on as security scout.
Texas Drifter: If I told you how I do my job, you would cut my meager wages, or run me and Dog off. I half way like working here; so do not change that by bringing me any more mail.
Ranch Owner: Go read your mail; that is last letter I will ever bring you.
Texas Drifter: Sounds fair enough, here is a list of some supplies Dog and I need.
Sundown next day: Drifter sets pot of coffee and metal bowl full of beer on small camp fire, and opens letter.
My Dearest Marshall,
Just a few words to dispel your anxieties about Obama’s FEMA man made natural disaster camps; there are probably forty thousand to fifty thousand citizens here. Camp is fenced in to protect us from outsiders wanting in, to escape worsening conditions in this part of America. We are truly lucky ones despite less than perfect conditions, we at least have security, and solace knowing Obama’s Administration and Democrats especially Blue Dog Democrats are doing everything they can to provide for us.
Sanitary conditions are an open ditch. Food is served once a day and consists of liquid powdered milk over uncooked rice. Medical care is limited to barbiturates. Healthy camp residents are engaged in constructing red brick buildings to be used as showers. Rumors abound that Obama will visit to dedicate new showers we are all looking forward to enjoying.
I bribed one of guards with my wedding rings to mail you this letter to let you know even though times may be hard, FEMA and Obama, as well as Democrats including Blue Dog Democrats are doing everything they can to help us rebuild ours and America’s future.
(Texas Drifter crumbles letter and envelope and gently drops into camp fire.)
Texas Drifter whispers: You know Dog, tears still never change anything.
(Picks up coffee pot and asks Dog): Want some coffee in your beer?
Dog (smiles by bearing teeth with soft growl):
Drifter: Just asking, I finish my coffee; you finish your beer; be time to go earn our meager wages.
