Subtle, gets to the point, dramatic. Bravo!

This is a challenge which relies on a clever incorporation of clichés, and you’ve done it well here – the monologuing, the inside man and the underwater base all add to the gloriously melodramatic feel the ends of action/spy films seem to have…

Funny, neat entry – well done! MH :)

Thank you – I’ve edited slightly because I didn’t really like the line about guns.

Sam first let me offer my condolenses for your character’s slain henchman. It is hard to find a good henchman you can count on. It isn’t like you can call Hench-power and have them send one up, or go down to Hench-Mart.
Sorry for getting side-tracked but i loved the story and it was like eating a cliche sundae. i do love a good sundae.

the only thing missing is the long winded diatribe by the bad guy… “I’m so much smarter than you…yada yada yaya…but before I kill you here’s my mastermind plan…yackity smackity…but perhaps I’ve said too much. I will now leave the room and assume my henchmen will kill you.”
but I guess that would be too long for a 1024 ficly. It’s a good story given the space provided.

The dialogue had to be cut, unfortunately. It may please you to know that it all used to be in there.

I keep imagining Austin Powers and Dr. Eeeeevil (“One Million Dollars!”). Great genre-ing (is that a word?).

hey, congrats for the win Sam!

Thanks to all who took the time to read this.