DISCUSSION -- March 2014 75 Word Writing Challenge

[Cat's Cradle]

It was far more difficult to narrow down this list of favorites, than to eliminate those last 7-8 words to reach 75, but here goes...

TSP--fine story, great technique
hopewrites--haunting story, really lovely
Brev--terrific tale, great twist at the end
Starbeast--truly hilarious, and easily the best sound effects in the competition!
SleepyDormouse--really beautiful story, this is my runner-up

Favorite...crystal haven--so well written, this really got to me.

 

[crystal haven]

Wow. Thank you so much for the vote and the kind words, Cat's Cradle.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

You're welcome, ch!

 

[farntfar]

Blimey. Not easy. They’re all so good.
I particularly enjoy humour and the plays on words or ideas that have come out here, so my shortlist became

Alchemist ----- for his taxi/hearse drivers
Martin321. --- I’ve always had a soft spot for Cerberus
Holland’s ----- modern sirens
Starbeast’s --- trilogy
Ursa’s --------- spelling game

But also
Cat’s Cradle
SirSamuelVimes
Mosaix
------------------ who all hit me right in the compassioncircuit.

And then
Hope’s -------- cycle of mythical creatures.

I'm sorry ye others but I’ve voted for Starbeast, especially for the sound effects and for mom having to back up to get the squirrel.

 

[Perpetual Man]

Thanks for the mention Bowler.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Thank you so much, farntfar! So happy!!

 

[SirSamuelVimes]

Thanks for the mention Farntfar!!

 

[holland]

Glad you enjoyed my story farntfar

With so many great entries, I managed to narrow it down to two: "All Souls, Or None" by Karn Maeshalanada and "Reap what you Reap" by Brev.

In the end I voted for "All Souls, Or None" by Karn Maeshalanada, though it was a really tough decision.

 

[hopewrites]

waking up to three mentions? this is the best Tuseday-eve ever!
Thanks big D, I'm glad you enjoyed my circle of death
Thanks Cat's Cradle, it stuck in my mind as well *shivers* the idea itself came in a flash and had 6 mythical beasts to begin with, each with their own ironic death and individualized self-realizations. I picked the one that hit me the hardest to center the story on.
Thanks Farntfar, my own category

 

[SleepyDormouse]

Firstly thank you for the lovely reviews Victoria and Perpetual Man. Much appreciated.
Than you also to Cat's Cradle for placing my piece as runner up!

My shortlist.

Hex - I loved the idea of a teenage Death trying to fit in.
Karn - heart-wrenching story.
David Evil Overlord - Poor Death can't even take a holiday without having to work!
Hopewrites - I can see this being an endless cycle. I wonder what comes next after a griffin.
Crystal Haven wonderfully haunting.
Ursa Major - ah the huge consequence of a simple slip.

My Vote:
Teresa Edgerton - Beautiful and haunting. I can't help but wonder what will happen to the prince.

 

[Nick B]

Mentions must go to:
Springs because don;t we all feel like that when we must execute a character?
Teresa, a beautiful variation on a fairytale.
Sirsamuelvimes, I loved this for it's last line.

My vote goes to SleepDoormouse with Summers End; simply beautiful.


Bowler1 thank you for the mention, it means alot.

 

[Bob Senior]

Thanks Glen, I needed that.

Thanks also to, Hope, Victoria, Starbeast and Perp, hope you all got a chuckle from my story.

Bob

 

[SirSamuelVimes]

Thanks for the mention Quellist!

My favorites, difficult as they were to pick, are as follows.
Hex: I was incredibly interested at the aspect of Death being a teenage boy.
Teresa Edgerton: A haunting tale that's ending caught me off guard.
Aun Doorback: A gripping tale, it's ending left me wondering.
Alchemist: The irony of this tale made me laugh out loud.

My vote goes to Teresa Edgerton. I really enjoyed the death themed story which put a haunting spin on a fairy tale.

 

[Teresa Edgerton]

(What an exciting way to wake up in the morning as I stagger from my bed to the computer.)

Thank you for the mentions, springs, Bowler, DEO, and Quellist.

And thank you very much for the votes, SleepyDormouse, and SirSamuelVimes!

______


I read the stories as they were posted, but I need to read through them more carefully before I decide on a short list and vote.

 

[Ursa major]

Thanks for your shortlistings, farntfar and SleepyDormouse.

 

[David Evil Overlord]

Thanks for the shortlistings, Springs and Sleepy Doormouse.

 

[SleepyDormouse]

Wow, thanks for the vote Quellist! Always the best sort of surprise, to get a vote.

 

[Hex]

Short list (*shorter list) and ****vote****



Victoria -- Coin of the Realm
****Juliana -- Agents of D.E.A.T.H****
*Alchemist -- Death Rides a Black Cab
*Aun Dorback -- Lamp it or leave it
TSP -- A Voice Beyond
*TDZ -- Deathwatch
Boneman -- Dead Unlucky
Ethelredtheunredey -- Old Things
*BigJ -- Five Card Stud on the River Styx
Jastius -- Death's Maiden
Mosaix -- It comes to us all...
Kiffinyjean -- the upside
*TJ -- Revenge of a Goddess

So many fabulous entries this month, and lots I loved that I haven't listed because it was starting to get silly.

Thank you so much for the mentions. They make me very happy

 

[Brev]

Thank you to Bowler1, Cat's Cradle and to holland for the mentions.

Soo many stories to read...and that's not a complaint.

 

[TacticalLoco]

A difficult subject this month. And chrons rose to the challenge once again.
My picks this month...


Distinctly Honorable Mentions

Hex - How is it you understand the psyche of undead, ghosties and such so well? Scratch that! I don't want to know.

Teresa Edgerton - A sad, but romantic little tale. How do you do it in so few words?

Ann Doorback - An excellant tale of caution and morality.

The Spurring Platty - Really niffy story. A first class, spooky homage to true love.

David Evil Overlord - Clever, enjoyable take on a punny subject.


Also in the Running

HareBrain - Eternal life, followed by death which sustains life!(?) Crazy, cool stuff man.

hopewrites - Succinctly sums up the whole idea of reincarnation. The violent death of such a symbol of peace leading to rebirth as a super carnavour is simply brillant.

Parson - Fantasic job setting the mood, plus powerful use of powerful words. Very good, sir.


Vote Winner

SirSamuelVimes - I absolutely loved the karma statement of the warrior ending the strife of his father's sword, while knowing he himself must fight on.