Musical Ficlyists amongst us may or may not know that the augmented fourth (or diminished fifth) is sometimes known as “The Devil’s Chord”.

For reasons beyond musical knowledge, or at least my researching ability, a gap of three tones produces the most terrifying and dreadful single sound possibly imaginable (rumour has it that it was even banned by the Church for a while). Or so I’m told. Go on, hit an A and an E-flat on a piano and see for yourself. But do be careful.

So anyway, I challenge you to write me something – anything – that has even the most tenuous and debatable link to this evil chord of ours. Points may or may not be awarded for ingenuity, flair and profficient improvisation.

I give you a one-octave chromatic scale of days to complete your task.

Enjoy (at your own risk).