Saturday, February 26, 2011

A $20 Bill and a Parallel Universe

I am a Quantum Physics professor. Numbers and hunches are everything in this line of work. For the last week I have had a recurring dream, in which I am driving a top-down '66 T-bird along a lonely stretch of desert two-lane. In each dream I pass a billboard displaying a sequence of large numbers...38034886777...the exact numbers and sequence of my bank account, save for an additional "7" at the end. Sitting quietly in my office, I ponder the significance of this dream. Suddenly the phone rings.

" Fred...this is Alan. Would you like to join us at Grendel's for dinner and beers after work?"

" That'd be great Alan...need to stop by the ATM first. See ya a bit after 5."

I keyed in my account number and $20 withdrawal amount to the ATM machine, deciding to add the extra "7" from my dream. The ATM machine began dispensing twenties...and more twenties until my satchel was packed with $20 dollar bills.

Stay tuned for the continuing story...

Jenny Matlock


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13 comments:

  1. NonnaFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Nice job...and quite a dream come true too !!!

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  2. BookieFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    A dream job pays off!

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  3. GemsFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    If only! I must pay more attention to my dreams :)

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  4. JudieFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    You just had to leave us hanging, didn't you?

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  5. KobyFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Could I wish for a dream like that...? Ohh and a 66 T-bird too. I'd never get out of bed. Loved your take on the prompt.

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  6. 21 WitsFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Oh my this is the beginning of something very cool...I am hanging on for the rest of it...great take on this!

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  7. JackieFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I love this :)

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  8. KatFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Great take on the prompt Jeff. I hope that his dream doesn't turn into a nightmare. I'm anxious to see where this story leads you! Kat

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  9. Susan AndersonFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Talk about foreshadowing. This guy should take his numbers act to Las Vegas!

    =)

    PS. I'm late with my Centus this week, but here it is:
    Sheethead by Sue

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  10. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Jeff this was fun! I need to get back into reading the creative writing your doing. hugs, Linda

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  11. JoFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    oh i wish!!! wonderful writing Jeff ... loved the forshadowing!

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  12. eFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Very interesting! Can't wait to see where this leads Jeff. Nicely done!

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  13. JennyMarch 10, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Jeff, this was neat! This writing feels a bit different than your regular style and I love it from the perspective of a narrative.

    Really, really nicely done!

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