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"Improvisation" by Mary Westbourne (quickie) 10, 10, 10 http://www.dejanews.com/getdoc.xp?AN=330253511 "Improvisation" by Mary Westbourne (mwestbourne@hotmail.com). This is a very short but extremely well-written story about a women who interrupts her work-riddle husband in the midst of his activity at the computer and finds something better for him to do. He "improvises" - essentially incorporating her into a sort of in vivo multimedia presentation - for example, by putting the mouse ball to a use to which it is not accustomed - indeed, a use that is not even hinted at in any computer manual I have ever seen. This is an extremely well-written story, incorporating elements of bdsm, technology, genuine affection, and spontaneity into a very pleasant reading experience. Ratings for "Improvisation" Athena (technical quality): 10 Venus (plot & character): 10 Celeste (appeal to reviewer): 10