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In Festival of Martyrs on 30 October 2011 at 12:53 amThe Heart Snatchers
In B-Movie on 2 July 2010 at 12:38 pmB-Movie #11
Hollywood, 1953:
“Sir I’ve got this script here I think you’ll love. It’s called: [Sergei glances nervously up at the badly repaired ceiling] The Heart Snatchers.”
“O.K. Medical theme. I picture a grimy hospital. Sounds promising. You’re on fire today, Matrossov.” Mel sniffs deeply.
It’s good to be back. “Sir it’s as grimy as it gets. Set in Chicago, about ten years ago.” Mel is nodding enthusiastically, and humming faintly. “About a twisted surgeon conducting evil organ experiments for a shady devil-worshipping corporation. A young heroine named –”
Mel is sweating, and nodding, and humming. He comes around the desk and slaps Sergei on the back encouragingly, guiding him gently but firmly out of the office. He sniffs and mumbles, and wipes his nose with a handkerchief. Sniffs again. “Fantastic. Fantastic stuff, kid. Not for us, but keep them coming. You’re a genius. Good to see you. Always good. Come back soon, make sure we get first refusal.” He sniffs again.
On the way back to Fairfax, Sergei reflects on the comfort to be gained from the routine of inevitability. Already his next idea is forming.
