My Latest: a preschool parable

I have begun my next project. The working title is PRESCHOOL PARABLE, although I don't expect that title to remain. Right now, it is looking like a comedic/spy fiction piece that will examine the importance of preschool and finding the best one, or the right one, for a child. The extreme measures parents may or may not take for their children will also be featured.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to post any finished products as I don't want to run into any publishing complications. I will, however, have drafts throughout various stages available for e-mail. I will absolutely be posting what I like to call "creative content" whenever I can. Brainstorms, character profiles, introductory materials, stream of consciousness pieces, etc., will be readily available.

And so, I present to you the Intelligence Dossiers for the characters of PRESCHOOL PARABLE:

Classification: Eyes Only. Time sensitive.
Clearance: Studebaker, Gertrude.
Call sign: Parcheesi.

Authorization: observation, influence decision-makers, clandestine op.
Be advised: possible cloak & dagger underway, innocents exposed.

GROUP DOSSIER

Title: Flock of Four (Flock)
Aliases: Red Robin, Woodpecker, Black Crow, Hawkeye
Leader: Hawkeye
Intel Rating: Very Good
Assessment: High Chance for Success -- greatest asset: little to no resistance faced as a result of element of surprise; greatest weakness: emotion invested & lack of awareness of countermeasures - vulnerable to counterstrike.
Children Implicated: Steven Sullivan, Karen Ashby

Flock Targets: Children- Wendy Bilson, George Young; Parents- Allison & Rick Bilson, Cynthia & Nicholas Young

INDIVIDUAL DOSSIERS

DOSSIER: RED ROBIN

Sullivan, Kelly
Alias: Red Robin
Vitals: 5'4", 98 lbs., red-blonde hair, lt-blue eyes
Usual Attire: Oxfords, khakis, tennis shoes
Occupation: Housewife, Stay-At-Home Mom
Additional: Foreign-Policy major in college, loves spy shows/films, reads Tom Clancy
Intel Rating: Amateur
Assessment: Unknown, underrated -- inexperience is weakness, possible target to be turned; asset is dedication to child, pressure to succeed - possible loose cannon.

DOSSIER: WOODPECKER

Sullivan, Tom
Alias: Woodpecker
Vitals: 6'1", 179 lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, glasses, goatee
Usual Attire: business, rec- warmups, longsleeved tee, sports cap, tennis shoes
Occupation: Writer for PR Firm
Additional: College graduate -- summa cum laude, unchallenged by occupation, likely creative mind
Intel Rating: Good
Assessment: Logical, controlled -- intelligence offsets inexperience; intuition & instinct are assets, variable is control - take it away.

DOSSIER: BLACK CROW

Ashby, Brian
Alias: Black Crow
Vitals: 5'11", 182 lbs., brown hair, brown eyes
Usual Attire: business, rec- jeans, polo shirt, sandals
Occupation: Mergers & Acquisitions
Additional: very competitive, shrewd, cutthroat in business
Intel Rating: Above Average
Assessment: Dangerous -- cutthroat attitude is greatest strength & greatest weakness, potential security risk; inexperience offset by wife's experience; limited versatility in the field.

DOSSIER: HAWKEYE

Ashby, Nancy (leader)
Alias: Hawkeye
Vitals: 5'7", 116 lbs., black hair, green eyes
Usual Attire: Department of State regulation, rec- women's athletic wear i.e. jumpsuit, running shoes, sunglasses
Occupation: Intelligence
Additional: former spook, love of child pulled her out of the field, still knows all the tricks
Intel Rating: Excellent
Assessment: Primary Threat -- great asset if on your side, will spot a sloppy tail, cannot be overrated; time sensitivity of op could help exploit her rustiness.


COMMENCE OPERATION: FOX & FLOCK