So maybe this one needs a little explaining. James “the Amazing” Randi is a magician and a well known skeptic who has for years offered a million dollars to anyone who claims to have supernatural powers and proves it in controlled conditions. Nobody has ever won the prize.

Some “psychics” say that it’s the “negative energy” of Randi’s skepticism that keeps their powers from revealing themselves in his presence, so that’s the superpower he has in the story. A negative energy field powered by skepticism that blocks all other superpowers in his vicinity.

This character reminded me of the Brendan Fraser character in the movie The Air I Breathe Definately not the same character, but had a smiliar feel. I love your take on the “the Amazing” Randi’s null psi effect.

Aw man, a Brendan Fraser movie I haven’t seen. Gotta add that to my list. And you know about Randi! He’s the best, isn’t he? Have you seen his video about homeopathy? “Chookah-chookah-chookah” with the planet, I still laugh just remembering it.

I thought it was a fun story and felt like an ill-fated version of mine, sort of. In any case, I like the whole psychic assassin/espionage angle, cause I think it’s the natural extension of what those sorts of powers would be used for in the real world.
The ending did wind up feeling a bit rushed and confusing, but the comment helped.

It was actually based on yours. The “dude” that was going to come to finish the job was a reference to your super-powered character.

I think the ending felt rushed on both my stories, I haven’t quite gotten the hang of Ficly yet. I start with a concept in my head and I’m afraid I won’t make the 60-character minimum, then I begin really writing and run over the 1024-character maximum way too fast.

Good story.

Enjoyed the assassin part and his point of view. Although, it wouldnt be a bad idea to seperate the speaking, even if its not real dialouge. Finding out who was talking was a bit hard.

Overall, great story.

There’s only one person talking, though. He indirectly quotes himself and his boss, but indirect quotes aren’t supposed to be marked, from what I understand. It might sound a little confusing, but only as much as if it was a friend telling you about a conversation he had, and not repeating it word for word. At least that was the idea. I suppose it doesn’t help that most characters there don’t have names.

I love this. And I love that James Randi is your anti-superhero. Brilliant!!!

Thank you! =D

I like how real the character felt. It was very convincing and very easy to visualize. That said, and I hate to play the role of downer, it wasn’t particularly… interesting. The way it works with THX’s story was nifty, but it just felt like a quick setup for something better.

A realistic character is a step in the right direction, I guess. Like I told THX before, I’m still learning how to handle the size limitation. Nothing a few dozen stories more won’t help improve, I hope.

Maidden I agree with Aurelia. Having Randi as your superhero was a class act.lol.