DISCUSSION THREAD -- December 2012 75-word Writing Challenge

[Hex]

(did I say that out loud?)

I'm afraid you did, but that's okay. I'm sure we were all thinking it.

 

[Perpetual Man]

I'm afraid you did, but that's okay. I'm sure we were all thinking it.

I must protest! I most certainly was not!

Now if you'd said.... but I'm not going to say it out loud

 

[Ursa major]

I'm afraid you did, but that's okay. I'm sure we were all thinking it.

And I'm afraid that this is all getting a little cheesy....

 

[Perpetual Man]

High Eight – Father Christmas cast as a vampire, but there is almost a sadness about this one as though you can feel the weight of the years bearing down on him; and at the heart of it all is the tragedy that the only way he can continue is to drink the blood of his helpers.

Silvermoon – Straight off the third line, particularly enjoyable, just loved the feel of it – unlike a snowball to the face. A good choice of names as well, Tammy sums up something totally different to a bloodsucking creature of the night. It is also captures an alternative feel as though the vampires can be out enjoying themselves innocently at Christmas. Only becoming a danger when provoked.

Phyrebrat – A transcript of a call to the police is a great and original idea, I can almost believe it the incredulity on the telephonists face as the man tries to explain what he has seen. Is it real or just too much Christmas spirit? The end is far too cruel and chilling. Did he shoot Santa or the Vampire? Great execution.

SimonJW – A simple rhyme that seems to want itself read as a cheerful little ditty, leads one way and then goes another. We get to see a Santa who might be the jolly guy we all know, but with a hidden secret, or maybe not, while the last line makes you stop and think that there might be something a little more sinister after all.

As this is one of the few places that it might be worthwhile to mention:
If anyone has missed my thread: Perps New Year Reading Project particularly if you have self published and would like to see it read it might be worth a quick look.

 

[TheDustyZebra]

Did he shoot Santa or the Vampire? Great execution.

Doesn't that depend on which one he shot?

 

[Starbeast]

Glen - Ah, the kiss of the vampires. Your story is like a high school coming of age tale, with dark consequences. Cool.

VALIS13 - I haven't eaten a blood orange yet, but I heard they're sweet, like your tale. I did however have a rare red fleshed apple once.

High Eight - Santa the vampire drinking elven blood, before going off on his annual job which he is beginning to loathe. Good story.

Silvermoon - Sweet singing vampire girls should never be interrupeted. You left me wanting more, I so much wanted to know what happens next. Excellent.

Phyrebrat - Santa's vampire henchman will take care of who has been naughty. Plus, written like a 911 call, awesome!

SimonJW - A very merry and fiendish limerick, marvelously done.

 

[Perpetual Man]

AMB – A stark warning to those that see themselves as being the better of others. It does not matter how rich you are, how fine the clothes, if you are doing something for all the wrong reasons, then you had better be sure just who it is you are inviting into your home. It is interesting to consider, are the vampires coming in to deal ‘justice’ on the rich; or are the rich themselves sucking life out of the poor about to meet true justice?

 

[Starbeast]

AMB - The poor invited and given a good meal, while the rich get their just desserts, I love the irony. I always enjoy stories were the wicked get what they deserve. Well done.

 

[Kylara]

I still haven't managed to get an idea with Christmas, and vampires and dragons... Still I have a few more days...

 

[reiver33]

You could always have a wraithdrake (undead dragon) pulling the sleigh...

 

[David Evil Overlord]

You could always have a wraithdrake (undead dragon) pulling the sleigh...

Or eight tiny fiend-deer pulling the slay?

And the slay is made out of a dead undead dragon...

 

[Ursa major]

Or a wereworm.

 

[Scott R. Forshaw]

Would that not be a werewyrm, Ursa? Because, if not, I'm having serious reservations about stepping into the garden when it's been raining. I've grown quite fond of my feet.

 

[Ursa major]

As this is an SFF site, I didn't think anyone would be that down to earth....


Although, as it happens, my big OED's first definition of worm (I.1) is "A serpent, snake, dragon."

 

[Scott R. Forshaw]

I admit I've seen it spelt this way before, Ursa. Dragon, however, in this instance, wasn't the first thing that sprang to mind. The only problem now is that I've developed an irrational fear of worms of the wiggly variety. Wereworms, indeed!

 

[Warren_Paul]

Now I'm going to have to go away and write a story about worms infected with therianthropy.* Actually, that might not be too bad of an idea.





*probably not the right word but couldn't think of a better choice.

 

[Starbeast]

Alchemist - That was cute and funny. Kids are the same no matter where they're from, or what they are.

I know there are some who are having trouble thinking up a tale to post. But, gee whiz, I've got two more ideas today. That makes eight ideas all together.

Don't get me wrong though, I like my little horror tale which popped up in my mind right away.

 

[David Evil Overlord]

Now I'm going to have to go away and write a story about worms infected with therianthropy.* Actually, that might not be too bad of an idea.





*probably not the right word but couldn't think of a better choice.

Don't let your worm-people get to close to the ol' fishin' hole...

 

[Ursa major]

That's the wrong way round, DEO:

wereworms + ol' fishin' hole = story with hook.
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[Perpetual Man]

Al – Taking a skewed look at Christmas day with familiar tropes being played out with exceptional participants. It is not laugh out loud funny, it is cleverly more subtle than that, you can just see the scene, twisted as it is, because it is so real and it is that, that makes you smirk because you know it to be true.