Discussion - February 2011 - 75 Word Challenge

[Starbeast]

Starbeast, that was just too good; I really liked that.

Whoa, reviews already? Thanks Springs1971.

I came up with the idea last night out-of-the-blue, then wrote it this morning. I'm happy with it too.

 

[Perpetual Man]

I really like the theme and have an idea or two floating around, so it looks like it is going to be an interesting month. Good call Springs!

 

[StormFeather]

I've learnt my lesson and am not going to dishearten myself by reading any of the entries until I've come up with at least one idea this month. Reading Springs entry straight off last month nearly did me in!

But, I like the theme, and there are some tendrils of ideas floating around . . . maybe something will happen in the cold days ahead

 

[Warren_Paul]

Wow, now this is tricky, 75 words...

Made my first ever entry, luckily the theme happened to coincide with something I was already working on, but still, very hard to get a story in just 75 words alone. Guess that's why its called a challenge

Well fingers crossed what I wrote was at least satisfactory for the rules.

 

[alchemist]

A mere 62 words. Can i use the remaining 13 next month?

 

[Warren_Paul]

That was a really clever entry Alchemist, liked it.

 

[Abernovo]

alc, you come in 13 words under and still produce brilliance?

 

[alchemist]

Thanks guys. Sometimes, spontaneity is good.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

A mere 62 words. Can i use the remaining 13 next month?

Um, can I borrow them? Too good, Alc. next month; handicaps? that's you on -13

 

[Starbeast]

I really like the theme and have an idea or two floating around, so it looks like it is going to be an interesting month. Good call Springs!

Yep, we're going to have a real mixed bag of goodies this month.

It helped emensely that we were given a wide range to allow us all plenty of room for original ideas. The stories are already pouring in.

 

[alchemist]

Handicaps, says the current title holder. Now therea an idea...

 

[Starbeast]

Even without handicaps, Springs1971 comes up with excellent tales. I'm fearing what her new entry could be to blow some of us out of the water with.

Springs1971, you have lots of time. I'm sure you'll do fine.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

I think Alc's entry, and Starbeast's kind words, inspired me, and hey ho, not quite sure about it, but there was something I liked, and I think a phantom horse comes under speculative.

*still could have done with the 13 words; this was cut from 297 words*

 

[Scott R. Forshaw]

Awesome, Springs! The champion strikes again! Well done.

 

[TheDustyZebra]

What happened to the curse? I demand to know!

Hmm...75 words on the devoted search for the missing challenge winner's curse....

 

[alchemist]

I've just read yours, springs, and the last four words...does it mean?...could it?...nah...maybe...oh, go on, put me out of my misery.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

I've just read yours, springs, and the last four words...does it mean?...could it?...nah...maybe...oh, go on, put me out of my misery.

That she'll go back to the beach? Oh, yes, I think so.

 

[AMB]

Which is exactly what you thought she was saying, isn't it alc?

 

[Warren_Paul]

I've just read yours, springs, and the last four words...does it mean?...could it?...nah...maybe...oh, go on, put me out of my misery.

I think Alchemist's reaction says it all. A masterpiece Springs, very well done. Everyone is going to be looking at that last line wondering if it really says what they think it does.


Just read your entry too, Reiver, thought it was great, so sad. I think I'm a bit of a sucker for emotional stories.

 

[AnyaKimlin]

Wow that one took the most effort to come up with anything - it was between that or a ghost dog witnessing his master and another man in a cupboard. Thanks to Alchemist for the inspiration.

I'm not sure what speculative fiction is, but I am hoping a dancing lipid comes under it. Apologise for the out of date science