Writing Sample

“The entrance to hell shouldn’t be neon, is all I’m saying.”

Well I’m sorry, I wasn’t the one in charge of interior decorating.

“I didn’t say it was your fault.”

Just hurry up.

“Ok, I’m here. There’s lights still on...”

No! Shit. Hide.

“Hide?”

Behind the pump.

“Ok, I’m behind the pump. What now?”

Can you see the attendant?

“Yes, she’s just locking up. She’s heading over to her car now.”

Good. Wait for her to drive away.

“Why am I doing this, again?”

Because I told you to. Because you want me. You love me. You need me.

“I want you. I love you. I need you.”

Good. Is she gone yet?

“Yes.”

Great. Now go over to the pump.

“I’m at it.”

Turn it on.

“What?”

Turn it on.

“I shouldn’t be doing this...”

I said turn it on!

“Ok, ok...”

Is the gasoline coming out?

“Yes. Where should I spray it?”

Everywhere. Wherever you want.

“I got some on me.”

Good, that’s good. Get more on you.

“Ok, I’m kind of soaked now. What now?”

Did you bring the matches?

“Yes.”

Light one.

“And then what?”

Drop it.

“It wont light.”

You need to light it!

“I can’t! It won’t light!”

It has to. It should. Or don’t you want me?

“I want you!”

You don’t love me enough, then.

“I do! I love you!”

Yeah, but you don’t need me.

“I do need you! I want you, I love you, I need you!”

Well if you did, it would work.

“Maybe I’m just not worthy.”

Of course you are. You deserve this.

“I do. I deserve this.”

Deep breath. Try again.

“It worked!”

Good. See you soon.