This was inspired by a twitter conversation. 
He pondered the matted, insane hair of today’s project. His best project. Framed posters of bestsellers covered the walls, but today her screen was blank. The cursor blinked.
He poked a finger through her head. The inside of her skull felt like brushing dozens of thorns. He frowned and stirred with his finger.
Low mutters rose from her: “Come on, come on. Come on. I pay Muse, Inc good money and you had best come up with something.”
Nothing quickened in her. He sighed. He hated moments like this. There was no help for it. He needed to put more in her than just his finger.
He took a deep breath and dove for her head. Just like jumping off a high tree, through branches and brambles, to land inside her head.
No wonder nothing he couldn’t get through her head. It was a mess. Like a hurricane had come and gone. Nothing but debris and dirt here. He made a mental note to add additional charges for cleaning to her account this month.
Only one thing he could do now. He reached up and took control of her fingers.
“Yes. Yes! More.”
He snorted as her cries rose into the air. And the world thought she was a genius.
I laughed at the ending — perfect!
Thanks Larry!
This was very interesting and gross! I knew you’d find a way to respond to that prompt, lol. I liked the last line best too.
lol yeah that was a damn hard picture Madison!
Interesting take on the muse. Gave me a good chuckle.
thanks Adam!
Why does the world think she was a genius? Does she inspire, suffer and get the credit, while he does the work?
All of the above!
hehe. great job on this. Its simply perfect
thanks Nifti!
great story!
thanks!
Very, very clever!
haha, the frustrated writer! You weave a hint of sexuality into this relationship, which gives the story extra punch. Nicely done.
I’m over here: http://elmowrites.wordpress.com/2012/08/03/friday-fiction-torment/
Yeah I saw the sexuality part afterward, but I decided to leave it in.
Y’see, writings not always about what’s in your head, sometimes it’s about what, or who, can GET inside your head.
LOL Truer words Steve!
Very unique and creative! Sometimes my brain feels that cluttered and messy. Glad no one else can see it. Gives a whole new meaning to “getting inside her head.”
lol thanks
Puts me in mind a little of Deep Space 9. Jadzia Dax. Interesting little piece.
http://www.rochelle-wisoff.blogspot.com/2012/08/wild-life.html
LOL Thanks!
I wish I had a muse that also cleans up. Nicely done.
Me too. Would be nice
This was a creative and fun story Sonia! I giggled at the last line. Very nicely shaped story!
Thanks Cindy!
Muse, Inc. LOL Thank God we don’t have to pay for our ideas. *hugs Twitter friends*
Me too! It would be too expensive. LOL
My reaction….what? o0
Did I confuse you?
Yes.
But I’m okay now.
I think.
Hi there Sonia — liked your closing “And the world thought she was a genius.” I could see that might somewhat tick off a muse, should any kind of credit be lacking. Neat. St.