Discussion -- 75 Word Challenge -- APRIL

[Moonbat]

OK, that was fun, if slightly depressing - reading all those stories about the end of the world and (mostly) broken promises. Obviously I re-read mine again and I can't believe I missed all the formatting errors, it makes it look awful. Oh well


My shortlist and votes

arkose – trojanhorse
springs1971 –april fool
southron sword –dinner for one
reiver33 –hitchhiking to hell
stillearning –hope
glitch – power tointervene
hex – the promises
Pheonixthewriter –pure white: a sisters promise
grizzgreen711 –unsuspecting victor
anthus – secondchance
azzagorn – roadtonowhere
Aun doorback –Soul mate
Ursa Major –Irredeemable
tisiphone – hopein death
the spurring platty– strolling down the avenue of hunger
digs – brokenthings

So many great stories, and a lot of great first time entrants. Well done everyone

 

[Christopher Lee]

Thanks to WP, JohnnyJet, and Moonbat for the mentions.

 

[Karn Maeshalanadae]

Since when have we decided on three votes?

 

[choccoweeble]

Shortlist :

David Evil Overlord**
Southron Sword
StilLearning
StormFeather
Hex**
r j dando*
allmywires
Anthus
Leisha**
Parson
Phyrebrat*
Boneman

* is an honourable mention, ** is a vote.

 

[Ursa major]

Thanks for the short-listing, Moonbat.

 

[chrispenycate]

Since when have we decided on three votes?

Temporary situation, done to celebrate two years of success (and confuse my spreadsheet, and everyone who worked by comparing pairs).

But if there weren't three stories you liked you are free to vote for two, or just one.

 

[Lilmizflashythang]

Temporary situation, done to celebrate two years of success (and confuse my spreadsheet, and everyone who worked by comparing pairs).

But if there weren't three stories you liked you are free to vote for two, or just one.

I'll take any extras.

 

[Mouse]

Oh whoa! I didn't realise it was voting time already.

I've not read them all yet. Better go do that now. (I see people have mentioned me, I see a couple of the more crazy people have even voted for me. Well thank'ee muchly! )

 

[Ursa major]

Sounds like people think you're an expert on a charred world, Mouse....

 

[Parson]

Running immensely behind... Family matters, a benefit for a little girl with Leukemia to help organize, was elected President of a non-profit board, our church is celebrating its centennial in 2 months ---- sigh! ---- I'm not sure I'll be able to read these to vote, let alone intelligently.

But

A mention!!!! who hoo!!

Thanks choccoweeble!

 

[Lilmizflashythang]

Oh whoa! I didn't realise it was voting time already.

I've not read them all yet. Better go do that now. (I see people have mentioned me, I see a couple of the more crazy people have even voted for me. Well thank'ee muchly! )

Well, I always try to embrace my insanity.

 

[Mouse]

I'm glad you did!

Ok, my shortlist, in order of posting:

Lilmizflashythang
Karn
SF
Hex
Grizzgreen711
TP
Aun
HB
digs
Boneman

And I think that's my longest shortlist ever. Got to try and pick three of those now. Hmm.

 

[Teresa Edgerton]

Family matters, a benefit for a little girl with Leukemia to help organize, was elected President of a non-profit board, our church is celebrating its centennial in 2 months

I hope it all goes well, Parson. May the family matters clear up soon (if it isn't something pleasant) and the benefit be a huge success!

 

[Mouse]

Didn't see these two.

Sounds like people think you're an expert on a charred world, Mouse....

Ha!

Running immensely behind... Family matters, a benefit for a little girl with Leukemia to help organize, was elected President of a non-profit board, our church is celebrating its centennial in 2 months ---- sigh! ---- I'm not sure I'll be able to read these to vote, let alone intelligently.

Hope everything goes well, Parson!

 

[Perpetual Man]

Well putting aside the obvious statement that making a short list is almost irrelevant as everything deserves to be on it.

I found it a lot harder to come to a list without my comments, and I cannot swear that this is the most accurate final list I've ever come up with. Two hours sleep will do that to you!

So:

Short list:

*David Evil Overlord
Abernovo
High Eight
Perpetual Motion
**Stormfeather
**Hex
*All My Wires
Scott R Farnshaw
*Grizzgreen711
**Anthus
The Procrastinator
PM
Parson
*kamosis
phyrebrat
*spurring platty
slindeman
Boneman

* = Honourable mentions

** = Votes

 

[allmywires]

choccoweeble, thank you for the mention! whoops, I didn't make a shortlist, but I voted for HareBrain, Abernovo and Lucifal. it's my first challenge and damn did everyone make it tough competition!

EDIT: oh, and thank you too Perpetual Man! *puts on Oscars voice* It was an honour just to be mentioned...

 

[Aun Doorback]

HI Everyone,

After a day of long meetings, which I spent mostly flying by the seat of my pants, it was great to log into Chrons and chill out a bit.

Many thanks to warren Paul, Bowler1 and Moonbat for being super enough to vote for my entry and many thanks to those who have mentioned me in dispatches! Much appreciated.

My votes go to Southron Sword and r j Dando (I'm a sucker for Zombies) and HareBrain for his chilling tale. Have to say I could have used a few more votes (how greedy am I!) and special mentions (for what its worth) duly go to Mouse, Warren Paul, Mosaix and All my wires.


Cheers all

 

[Teresa Edgerton]

Busy morning -- well, afternoon now, which just shows you -- and I just had a chance to look at the votes. Many thanks Lilmizflashythang and Karn! (I was surprised and very, very happy to get votes in a month with so many, many great stories.) And thanks to everyone who mentioned my story!

 

[Warren_Paul]

Thanks for the mentions David, and Aun.

 

[Bowler1]

Your welcome Aun Doorback, I enjoyed your entry. You have enough votes this early to be in the running so good luck.