Discussion Thread -- 300 Word Challenge #13

[The Storyteller]

Thanks for the mention Bowler and for the long listing A Fare. Wells! This is my first attempt in a competition, so I am very pleased if it even gets a mention!

 

[Starbeast]

My thanks to Victoria and Beasty. Overly generous as always.

You're welcome Telford.

Thank you for the review earlier in the thread StarBeast! Not so many entries this month? - Is it the quietest 300?

You're welcome Remedy. I was surprised too, that there were not that many entries.

thanks for the review starbeast. much appreciated and Bowler, i'm glad you took my advice - nice dark story that one

You're welcome Mr Orange.

Yes, starbeast, many thanks for the review. You and Victoria are very diligent and thoughtful when it comes to providing feedback for everyone else, I really should take a leaf out of your respective comics!

You're immensely welcome Fitzchiv, and thank you for the nice comment.

My first 300 and once again I have to do the impossible. Sigh. So ...

Honorable mentions:
Cat - Beasty - Brev - Bowler - Bony - Chrispy - TJ - Ursa - TDZ -TS Platty.

Votes: Juliana - Springs - Jastius.

Such gooooood stories written sooooo well. (except for that Telford guy. Bloody amateur.)

Thanks for the mention Telford, it made my day.

Mentions etc. as follows.

Remedy, Juliana, Springs (a vote, it was too mad a story not to vote on), Mr Orange (this was a strong start to the 300 competition and worried me enough that I was polishing and editing for weeks after, well done guys), Ratsy, Victoria * (very good and should give you a good lead now), Starbeast, DOE, Fitzchiv, Storyteller, Telford, Boneman (very good and unexpected ending, made me smile) and lastly the Cute Bear.

Thanks for the mention Bowler1. Heh heh, cute bear. And witty too.

300.13
(part five)​

Boneman - "Lucifer" I enjoyed how you lead me through a strange history and the terrible things that happened because of the mysterious post. Then, out of the desert, a man dares to make contact with the dreaded post, where not even an animal would get near, and, repairs it. Freaky, and funny at it's finish.​

Chrispenycate - "I am magnetism" You cover everything that is known about magnetism, and how four thousand years of humanity helped to strengthen it, for it is a consciousness with power. Mighty as it is, your tale attracts with great energy and is fantastically illustrated, a megaton of depth. This story definately clings to me.​

The Spurring Platty - "Final Solutions" I can describe your offering as, shocking and disturbing, yet, at the same time, pleasent and uplifting. I like how you showed both sides of the journey into the grave, giving the reader a feeling of love and respect, or, just a shovel of dirt in the face. Remarkable parallel, and grimly good.​

Jastius - "Even Angels Scream" Arlo's got a gun, Angels on the run, the story written is fun. This is cool, a story about a fallen Angel Hunter on a mission that he is aware, is his last. I would really enjoy seeing this bloodbath on the big screen, plus you gave this tale a dramatic happy ending. Spiritually superb. Good to the last shot.​

The Judge - "My Father's Daughter" Amazing fantasy about the shaper of the Earth, a fine craftsman who builds the natural beauty of the planet. However, his sons are evil, and murder their own father, and turn the world into chaos by giving weapons to humans to war against each other. But, there is a ray of sunshine and hope, the daughter. Outstanding.​

BigJ - "Testing Faith, Embracing Fate" A tremendous drama in a post apocalyptic future, about a man facing a grim duel ahead of him. He does have a little time to chat with a priest, and that is the highlight (for me) in this fine tale. I wish I knew his outcome, you left me wanting more. Truely an exceptional story of bravery. Am I entertained?! YES, I am.​

TheDustyZebra - "Passing of the Torch" She makes a mad dash, and, she just makes it under the wire, followed by a little, cute bear. Very unique idea for your offering, where the dwelling chooses the residers. This would make an excellent episode for the tv show, Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Eerily good and creepy cool.​

Ursa Major - "Broken Peace" And he is, SAFE! And you've scored with your story, that is an astonishing blend of fantasy and science fiction, jam-packed with marvelous history. Plus you stun us with an incredible ending that resonates a strong message into our minds. I'm so glad you made it, and, delighted us with a powerful tale.​

 

[TheDustyZebra]

Thanks, AFW, for the long-listing, and Starbeast for the lovely review!

 

[Ursa major]

Thanks for the mini-review, Starbeast.

 

[Starbeast]

Thanks, AFW, for the long-listing, and Starbeast for the lovely review!

You're very welcome TheDustyZebra.

Thanks for the mini-review, Starbeast.

You're welcome mini bear Ursa Major.

 

[Droflet]

Wow, a mention. Ta Bowler.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Great stories, tough month to vote! So some lists...

Shortlist:
Fitzchiv
Juliana
Springs
Ursa Major
Jastius
The Judge
Starbeast

My votes:
The Storyteller
Victoria Silverwolf
TDZ

I wish I could give more votes! Now to see who wins this...

 

[Boneman]

Starbeast, excellent review as always, many thanks.

A Fare Wells, thanks for the longlisting. It's great to see newbies with such good taste...

 

[Ursa major]

Thanks for the short-listing, Cat's Cradle.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Thanks for the shortlisting, CC. And for the stealth vote, DEO. I saw you, I did, I did, I did.

 

[Juliana]

Thanks for the shortlist, CC.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

You're very welcome, everyone, for the mentions...the hardest thing with the voting, I think, is that I always feel bad that I can't short-list every single story, it was such a good Challenge...maybe next time, I'll do that: "Short-list, all 34 stories".

And thank you so much, Telford & Springs, for the listings! It's always wonderful being mentioned!

 

[ratsy]

DEO you made my sunny friday all the more sunny with the sneak attack vote.

*Have you ever heard the song Dio by Tenacious D? your name always reminds me of it..its a tribute to Ronnie James Dio from Black Sabbath..check it out (may be full of cursing)*

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Oh, I forget to mention my special award to Johnnyjet for getting Maslow's hierarchy into the title. It cheered this little management consultant's soul.

 

[johnnyjet]

Thanks to A. Fare Wells for the shortlisting! It's always nice to get a mention when the quality of the stories is so high! I'm still working on my list.

And thanks, springs, for the "special award." I don't know how I thought of Maslow's hierarchy when I looked at that totem pole thing. Scary.

 

[Brev]

Oh my...voting time already?

Thanks to telford, Juliana and A. Fare for the kind mentions.

Now, I need to go read some stories....

 

[Starbeast]

Great stories, tough month to vote! So some lists...

Shortlist: Fitzchiv Juliana Springs Ursa Major Jastius The Judge Starbeast

My votes: The Storyteller Victoria Silverwolf TDZ

I wish I could give more votes! Now to see who wins this...

Thank you Cat's Cradle for the mention, you made my day. And you ain't kidding about how tough it is vote.

Starbeast, excellent review as always, many thanks.

A Fare Wells, thanks for the longlisting. It's great to see newbies with such good taste...

You're immensely welcome Boneman, and thank you for the comment.

300.13
Honorable Mentions​

Remedy - Juliana - Mr Orange - Rafellin - J.Hollick - Ratsy - Victoria Silverwolf -​

Cat's Cradle - TitaniumTi - Johnnyjet - Brev - David Evil Overlord - ​

Perpetual Man - Bowler1 - Fitzchiv - The Storyteller - Martin321 - Phyrebrat​

- JoanDrake - Telford - Mosaix - Boneman - Chrispenycate -​

The Spurring Platty - Jastius - The Judge - BigJ - TheDustyZebra - Ursa Major​

Votes​

Springs - "Frizzled memories"​

Karn Maeshalanadae - "The Pillar of Souls"​

StilLearning - "A Scottish night"​

 

[martin321]

Here is my shortlist:
Juliana
springs
ratsy
Cat's Cradle
Phyrebrat
Boneman
jastius
TDZ

Votes went to springs, ratsy and jastius.

 

[stormcrow]

Gutted. Nothing complete from me for this one; despite some jumbled ideas.


That said (in a whingey, whiney self-excusing voice), I only have myself to kick.


I look forward to reading all your entries and voting.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Fans self...

Thank you Starbeast and Martin 321.