How This Came Together
In Unlucky Voyager, a simple cruise becomes a lesson in superstition, denial, and escalating misfortune when Sebastian and Jimmy set sail with very different outlooks on luck. What begins as friendly banter over a relaxing trip quickly spirals as one small detail refuses to stay harmless. This comedic short story blends character-driven humor, absurd timing, and classic misadventure for listeners who enjoy lighthearted storytelling with a chaotic edge.
Set aboard a passenger ship where coincidence stacks upon coincidence, Unlucky Voyager explores how quickly confidence can crumble when events refuse to behave logically. It’s a playful examination of superstition versus skepticism, where denial fuels disaster and every attempt to fix the problem only makes things worse. Fans of character comedy, escalating mishaps, and conversational humor will feel right at home here.
Music Pairing
Whimsical Romp is the blues track paired with this story, chosen for its playful rhythm and mischievous energy. Its light, bouncy progression mirrors the mounting chaos of the voyage, reinforcing the comedic timing and giving each moment of misfortune a wink rather than a warning.
Behind the Scenes
This story was the first public Sebastian & Jimmy story, my homage to Abbott and Costello. When I started this, I slipped into their movies and let their comedy genius flow through me. When I got up and read this at a Spilled Ink, I was nervous about not getting a laugh. Fortunately, I got some and after I was told one of the other writers got Who’s On First vibes. Another of the fellow authors told me they were saying don’t snort laugh to themselves.
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Unlucky Voyager
Sebastian stepped up to the railing as he studied the gleaming ocean. A second later, he looked over at his friend and clapped his shoulder. “How are you doing, Jimmy?”
A wry chuckle emanated from his friend’s mouth as his cupped hands slid up to his chest. He peered at Sebastian while keeping his eyes on what he was holding. “I’ve got a bad feeling about this.”
“We’re taking a trip. What’s there to feal bad about?” Sebastian asked as he slapped the railing. He leaned against it and thumped Jimmy’s chest. “We’re about to enjoy a cruise. Can’t you relax?”
Jimmy opened his hands, revealing a frog. “I’m pretty sure this fellow is bad luck.”
Rolling his eyes, Sebastian rose and gripped Jimmy’s shoulder as he wiggled his finger over the animal. “What are you talking about!? It’s just a frog. You can’t provide for the thing. Why not release it?”
“It’s mine,” Jimmy said, pulling the frog away from Sebastian. “When I first grabbed it, I thought it was lucky. However, ever since, I’ve had nothing but a run of bad luck.”
“What are you babbling about now? It’s just a frog!”
“No sooner had I picked it up than a seagull nearly slammed into my head.”
“You grabbed the thing’s lunch,” Sebastian said, slapping his friend’s shoulder with the back of his hand. “What did you expect?”
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