The Rhythm Selection


Nancy walked confidently across the room, after speaking to the Gatekeeper, who provided his usual high level of security in the kiosk at the entrance.

She sat at the bar, waiting to be served; Mimi and Tom were at the far end of the bar, and Denise was talking to Jenne on the stage, struggling, it seemed with the microphone.

The Tall, Thin Man emerged from the office at the far end of the corridor and slowly walked along the bar to where Nancy sat.

“I believe you know a thing or two about music,” he said, standing between her and the increasingly restless packed room behind him, “rhythm, vibes, that sort of stuff… whilst we are waiting to resolve our technical hitch, would you mind popping up to our music booth and acting as our temporary DJ?”

“I thought you’d never ask…”, Nancy said, already out of her seat and heading toward the stairs at the side of the stage that led to the DJ booth. “In fact, I have a great Rhythm Section that I think you will all like!”

What‽ Another Six Sentence Story so soon after the first one‽ I can’t believe it! The prompt word is still security, and we haven’t called by the SSC&B for a while, so why not!

15 responses to “The Rhythm Selection”

  1. Mister Bump UK avatar

    Hahaha. God help us!

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    1. Tom avatar

      😁 I thought,’Why not?!’… I love crossovers!

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      1. Spira avatar

        Let the fun begin!
        Although you missed a crucial ingredient, Tom: Ford, the Supplier.

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        1. Spira avatar

          (damn fingers of mine)
          … and Chris , the Raconteuse.
          Ain’t no real SSC&B fun without those two.

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          1. Tom avatar

            Worry not… that happens to me all the time! 🤣 Chris and Ford were there, Nick. They just couldn’t fit into the first six sentences… as the newly posted second six sentences shows! 😏🤭😊

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      2. The Sicilian Storyteller avatar

        I’ve often thought that. 🤣

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        1. Tom avatar

          It has to be done!

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  2. The Sicilian Storyteller avatar

    Best story I have ever read in my entire life, hands down 🤣

    A serious thanks for the plug. Loved it!

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    1. Tom avatar

      🤣🤣🤣
      My pleasure. I’ve now added a few extra lines… new part, new post!

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  3. Chris Hall avatar

    It’s such a lovely place and I’m sure that all of us will be around sometime.

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    1. Tom avatar

      It is, and you all are, Chris… I’ve added a sneaky second part. 🙂

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      1. Chris Hall avatar

        Excellent! I’m going right the there.😀

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        1. Tom avatar

          Fabulous! 🙂

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  4. clark avatar

    Very fun.
    (This Six is a true manifestation of what the Six Sentence Cafe & Bistro was meant to be/offer/allow…)
    v coolito

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thanks, Clark… I saw an opening and just followed it!

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