Sparks

pencil & ink by Lee Harris (1940)

pencil & ink by Lee Harris (1940)

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A collection of drabbles about Gary Preston and Linda Dale, aka the Flame and Flame Girl. From the Fox Features comics (1939-1942).

tags: The Flame, fan fiction, drabbles, scrimshaw

Part 1

Jan. 16, 2016Comments 		Tinder
He'd fought before coming to America, in practice matches and athletic tests. But Gary had never raised his hand against another intentionally.

Part 2

Jan. 23, 2016Comments 		Follies
Shortly after Linda started working for Gary Preston, Private Detective, she found out he had never been to a Broadway show.

Part 3

Jan. 30, 2016Comments 		Small Favors
The Flame could travel through any fire known to man, from blazing buildings to burning logs.

Part 4

Feb. 06, 2016Comments 		Auld Losar
When her new boss whisked her out of the office early for a "festival," she tried to protest.

Part 5

Feb. 13, 2016Comments 		Kindling
Gary offered Linda a job because she needed it, and after sending her aunt to jail he felt responsible.

Part 6

Feb. 20, 2016Comments 		Buried Treasure
When Gary handed her a Zippo lighter, Linda politely declined. "I don't smoke," she explained

Part 7

Feb. 27, 2016Comments 		Afterglow
Linda remembered her parents. She knew them mainly by photographs left behind.

Part 8

Mar. 05, 2016Comments 		Flickers
It didn't bother Linda that her employer worked odd hours.

Part 9

Mar. 12, 2016Comments 		Hint
They left the cinema with differing opinions.

Part 10

Mar. 19, 2016Comments 		Appearances
When Linda first met Gary Preston, he was bright, vibrant, magnetic.