The New Girl
by Mike Aragona
First published online on 2005 September 15.
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When John first saw Pauline, he knew he had to have her.
Like all successful suitors, he studied his next conquest carefully,
never letting on to the extent of his fascination. After all,
it wouldnt do to tip his hand too early. The last thing he wanted
was to have her spurn him out of fear of the unknown.
Within a week, John knew everything that Pauline did and everywhere
she went. By the second week he was able to beat her to all her
appointments. By week three Pauline began to notice John as he
slowly turned on the charm, making his play.
It was the longest John had ever chased a woman but he knew she
would be worth it. She had beautiful, shapely legs, and long arms
ending in delicate fingers. He could hardly wait to touch her.
Within the month, John was in heaven. Not only was Pauline intrigued
enough to start up a friendship, but she had agreed to come over
for dinner! Johns dreams had come true. Supper was fabulousthe
best meal he ever had. Pauline was as delicious as he expected
her to be.
Mike Aragona, former Line Editor of Scarlet Rose Productions, is
currently running
Comicopia The Comics Fanzine (celebrating 15 years of
publication in 2005) and has been a panelist on numerous media conventions
speaking on Writing, Self-publishing, and Apas. A big fan and supporter
of Canadian talent, he was on the nominating panel for the Canadian Comic
Book Creator AwardsThe Shustersand continues to plot ways of
bringing his creator-owned work (The Mysterious Minute-Men) to the world
at large. Mike and his beautiful wife Chantale welcomed their first child
in July 2005. He hopes the baby, Kyle Ethan, will also become a comic fan
like his son James and daughter Melyssa. Casey the Wonder Puppy could not
be reached for comment.
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