Discussion -- October 2011 Challenge

[TheDustyZebra]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

Who came up with this stupid theme, anyway? So far I've got two different versions of one story and one of another, and I don't like any of them enough to post.

It's the curse!

 

[Parson]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

The Parson quotes:

"Be sure your sin will find you out."

 

[TheEndIsNigh]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

Who came up with this stupid theme, anyway? So far I've got two different versions of one story and one of another, and I don't like any of them enough to post.

It's the curse!

You could could sleep on it and then decide.

Hope I helped.

 

[Perpetual Man]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

Moonbat – This was one of the rare stories that hit me with some confusion, to start with but the more I thought about the more dream like it felt, genuinely nightmarish. Repeating over and over, waking to find things haven’t changed and that you are still dreaming undergoing an experiment or torture. Have to also note that the first line just felt incredible to me, a lovely bit of writing.

Percival – Some wonderful imagery throughout this story, I just loved the way the bed and it’s bedding became marine-like, a very strong and clever element. The (I presume) cuddly toys propelling things along gave it a truly off-kilter and dreamlike quality, that seemed almost cartoonish, until you think how terrifying it could well be in a dream – mundane things coming to life... gulp!

 

[Bob Senior]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

Aw, come on, Bob, surely you have your own thoughts and varied feelings about each entry?

kARN, I surely do read and enjoy every story and have my own feelings about them. What I was trying to say is that I am unable to express them as Perp Man and Percival and others do. Positive reinforcement is a wonderful thing, I'm just no good at it.

 

[Percival]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

Percival – Some wonderful imagery throughout this story, I just loved the way the bed and it’s bedding became marine-like, a very strong and clever element. The (I presume) cuddly toys propelling things along gave it a truly off-kilter and dreamlike quality, that seemed almost cartoonish, until you think how terrifying it could well be in a dream – mundane things coming to life... gulp!

Thanks for the review!

 

[Perpetual Man]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

Thanks for the review!

My pleasure.

And probably the longest I've gone without posting, but I've got a story up. It came down to a choice of two - a rather more visceral piece and this one. I thought this one was more unique.

 

[Karn Maeshalanadae]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

Unique or visceral, unique or visceral...


I would have gone with visceral with this theme, myself, Perp. I need to take a look at the new entries anyway, we'll see how it goes. And I might start up taking my own reviews on these stories, who knows?

 

[hopewrites]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

wow! i really identified with, and at the same time got a good chuckle out of, your piece Perpetual Man.
Very good. i love that you put it on the most plane font and changed size to imply volume.
*cant stop smiling* yes, very good indeed.

 

[Perpetual Man]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

Thanks Karn and hope. I think the other story was n many way familiar to other stuff, so...

And I think I prefer the one I went with. Just.

 

[Karn Maeshalanadae]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

I see. Similarities between stories can diminish the star a bit.


It was interesting, Perp, I'll say that much. And a rather freaky thought to us writers.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

The problem is I didn't stop reading it, should I be worried? Excellent, perp.

 

[Quokka]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

I almost didn't post my story today, I'm not sure if it reads ok directly after perps entry? In the end I've already forgotten about the challange once and if I didn't post it now the next time I remember it would be the 24th .

 

[TheEndIsNigh]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

The problem is I didn't stop reading it, should I be worried? Excellent, perp.

Well, I read it a few times. I've printed a copy out to put on the notice board in the town square. I was thinking of getting it projected onto the screen of the local cinema during the intermissions.

Happy days Perp.

 

[Perpetual Man]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

Well, I read it a few times. I've printed a copy out to put on the notice board in the town square. I was thinking of getting it projected onto the screen of the local cinema during the intermissions.

Happy days Perp.

High praise indeed, many thanks TEiN.
And Quokka, really liked your entry - will review it properly when there are a few more entries up.

 

[Chel]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

Percival, thank you for the kind words.

 

[Moonbat]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

Thanks to both Perp and Perc, very flattering comments.
If we were to take Perp's title seriously we'd never actually read the story, a very clevcer entry. I think it has been shown that the stories about story writing or just writing in general usually do quite well in these comps. We may have a possible front runner.

 

[The Judge]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

Erm... sorry if anyone has tried to post a story this morning -- for some reason the thread appears to have locked itself. (Spooky!) Now unlocked and open for business again...

 

[HareBrain]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

The poor thing was probably only trying to protect itself from the endless stream of nightmares being forced into it. But you're right -- keep it open! No mercy!

 

[Moonbat]

Re: Discussion October SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE

Ha ha