DISCUSSION THREAD -- October 75 Word Challenge

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Hopewrites gives us another good rhyme with humor, well done.

Southron Sword, Nixie and Stormcrow conjure three unique tales which are nicely written and imaginative drama.

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Glen said:
Thank you Starbeast. Thank you Perpetual Man.

(That sounds like a bit of dialogue from the end of a superhero movie! Here's an idea for a future comp (which is unlikely to come from me given me poor performance to date) - a story which must incorporate at least one SFFC contributor. That would be a real test of our ability to portray character.)
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You're welcome. (Superhero's, that's funny)

Your idea, are you suggesting that we choose and place a Chons member into our stories?

Lilmizflashythang said:
Glad you found it funny Starbeast.
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I think it's a great child fantasy, I liked it.

Karn Maeshalanadae said:
Oh, the 300 word is fun this quarter. And as I predicted, a lot of different things popped up on it.


This challenge was interesting as well, though to be honest, I feel that Marvin had eliminated a lot of the "challenge" part by making it open-genre.
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I like the extra freedom too. It's cool to see the limits of imagination pushed by each member with drama, comedy, rhymes etc.
 
Glen said:
Thank you Starbeast. Thank you Perpetual Man.

(That sounds like a bit of dialogue from the end of a superhero movie! Here's an idea for a future comp (which is unlikely to come from me given me poor performance to date) - a story which must incorporate at least one SFFC contributor. That would be a real test of our ability to portray character.)
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No one ever thanks the Evil Overlord at the end of a superhero movie.:mad:
 
Starbeast said:
I've read all the entries, and here's what I had to say about them.

Unique tales by Matle, Billhafan, Chrispenycate, Karn Maeshalanadae, Juliana, David Evil Overlord, KshRox, Grinnel, Johnnyjet and TacticalLoco, good stuff.

I hope we get more submissions, I've already begun to narrow down my choice, I've got eleven people in mind for winner, but I can only choose one.
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Starbeast - many thanks, much appreciated!:)
 
Nixie - .... Sometimes the less said the better. Wonderful. Took my words away.

Stormcrow – A great little piece with a double layer. The fate of a man drifting through space on the way to his end; and a tribute to an icon of another age, ultimately merging the two together with the perfect line at the end. Clever, well thought out and well delivered.
 
Starbeast & Perp Man -

Thank You both for your comments! Glad you enjoyed it:).
 
Eric – Putting aside anything else concerning this entry, the opening line is an absolute kicker in the best possible way. Just a few words but it’s magnificent. A fitting opening to a cosmic tale, that is as much a creation tale as it is a straight story. It works well and is full of strong imagery. First rate.

HB – I’m not sure what to make of this, other than to say I found it slightly sad. There is a truth at the heart of all stories, be they old wives tales or the foundations of by laws, and this has the feeling of an epic, a world with no starts, except in the depths that lead men to their doom. The end is simple, but perfect.

Crystal – A futuristic look at a common reality. I know for myself that I once snuck away to go to a concert (and raised all kinds of trouble with my parents), of course it would have been a lot more fun to have gone to the moon rather than Birmingham. A great idea, well put together and an excellent memory inducer.
 
Eric - your right Stormcrow had a really cool entry too, but quit complaining - your story was also top notch. Funny you guys are right together cause they're two of my favorite entries
 
Eric and kshRox - Thank You both very much!

Eric - kshRox and Perp Man are right you know. Yours is a great entry.

The openness of this challenge seems to have really teased-out some interesting strands, it's going to be tough to vote (again!!).
 
My front-runners so far:
Reiver33 - the repetition is beautiful, especially lining up Suribachi in the exact same spot on each line. Much respect to the writer who can go beyond words and use formatting to their advantage.
Chrispenycate - I'd kill for your sense of rhythm.
Nixie - Speechless.
Stormcrow - I wouldn't complain if my last thoughts were of Hendrix's music.
 
EricWard said:
My front-runners so far:
Reiver33 - the repetition is beautiful, especially lining up Suribachi in the exact same spot on each line. Much respect to the writer who can go beyond words and use formatting to their advantage.
Chrispenycate - I'd kill for your sense of rhythm.
Nixie - Speechless.
Stormcrow - I wouldn't complain if my last thoughts were of Hendrix's music.
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What is the last thing to go through a bugs mind when he hits the windshied of your car going 60 MPH on the highway?

answer -> his @rsehole
 
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Managed to squeeze mine in before the deadline. I have a long list of favourites so far, picking my winner will take some thought.
 
FeedMeTV, as a loving dog owner that really touched me. Well done.
 
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