Discussion thread -- SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE May 2014

[Starbeast]

Many thanks to the reviewers.

I'm wondering what next month is going to bring...maybe even something within my field of strength again. Feels like an age and a dozen since it's been so...

You're welcome Karn. Now I know what you like, and it's been sci-fi for a while, perhaps you'll get your wish for "sword and sorcery" soon.

Fine new entries, Culhwch and TDZ! And hopefully more terrific stories are to follow! Hard to believe it's the last day for stories already, the time flies! As always thanks to Victoria and Starbeast for the wonderful reviews!!!! They really add to my understanding of the stories, and they revitalize each Challenge, I think!

You're very welcome Cat's. Yes, where does the time go my friend. Gosh, I've got to make a "short list" already, but first, the reviews.

Thanks once again for the review, Beasty.

Absolutely Telford. I was hoping for around fifty stories this month. Well, maybe next month. Keep em' flying my friend.

Alien Invasion/Classic Sci-Fi
(part three)​

Luiglin - Hey hey! You're speaking my language with your tale, paying homage to those wonderful classic "cliff hanger" serials of the past (in glorious black and white). Sometimes I wish I could take a time machine and go back in time to see those serials on the big screen. Well done.​

David Evil Overlord - Oh man, this story showcases the classic remedy for erradicating pesky invaders from space, using atomic weapons to get rid of them permanently. But unfortunately, we set them up as dinner guests. A glowing story that radiates with devastating goodness.​

Stormcrow - Meteors bring deadly creatures from space which rapidly fill our oceans with the vermin, then makes them stronger and larger, ready for their next phase, using us as their food source. Diabolically entertaining and makes me hungry for dinner. A tasty treat of a tale.​

Kylara - Intellegent creeping worms, make their way stealthfully to another intellegent race, insectiods. The beetles ready themselves for the conflict to come. Great idea of having two alien races go at each other, rather than selecting an Earthly invasion. I want to see this as a movie.​

Alchemist - This is terrific. You've captured the feel of those great B-movies, where humans carry on with life as normal amidst terrible events, in this case, an alien invasion. Quite a cool concept, simple and darkly funny woven together like an out-of-the-ordinary story should be.​

Teresa Edgerton - Sugar, the tastiest, yet most harmful substance humans love to consume. I really enjoyed how you used it against the tiny monsters from another world, as a weapon. Because in almost every creature from space film, they use SALT. Excellently seasoned tale.​

Jastius - Heh heh. Oh my, you really took me by surprise. Talk about a story that you don't know which way it's going, much more, or how it will end. You completely dazzle the reader with stunning imagery. I applaud your effort in stuffing in so much into your larger than life entry. Wow.​

Remedy - Mu-ha ha ha ha ha. Zohnny, the blameless boy. Oh man, I love this outrageously creative offering you've constructed, which is all about a misbehaving alien child whom the mother is in complete denial that her son would never do anything wrong. Fan-freaking-tas-tic.​

Culhwch - You truely made my skin crawl with spooky entertainment. If I were the guy in your story who finds out that he is the last Earthling, my scream would have leveled mountains. An eerie tale fit for the classic tv series, The Twilight Zone. Outstanding unexpected twist.​

TheDustyZebra - Cat's Cradle knew that you were going to write a far-out tale of strangeness. And you didn't disappoint him, nor me. With top notch dialogue, and utterly a unique idea about an unusual employee at the mysterious location called Area 51, you stunned us. Well done.​

Parson - Microscopic marauders from beyond our awareness secretly invade us, from within. Tremendous tale of a science fiction nightmare, where humans die quickly without knowing what is causing the sudden attacks from teeny machines destroying us inside our lungs. Spooky cool.​

 

[Culhwch]

Thanks for the reviews, Victoria and Starbeast, and for the kind words, CC!

 

[Starbeast]

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Thanks!
I'm happy my second inspiration came together better than my first. I'll drop "Earth's In A Pickle" in the bettering our 75 thread at the end of the month.
When I was reading your review I thought I had posted the first thought that I had put together, but then I remembered I'd switched submissions at the last moment.

As with many others, life is eating up my time. But if you wonder how I am doing, I refer you to my user title. *impish grin*
*HUGS For All.*

Watch the claws. You're welcome Hopewrites.

Yep, warmer weather is getting us all out and about doing stuff. I just enjoy driving around with the windows down while playing music. But I did get a lot done, before I had some fun.

Thanks for the reviews, Victoria and Starbeast, and for the kind words, CC!

You're very welcome Culhwch. There's a lot of cats running around in here tonight.

 

[Perpetual Man]

I nearly missed the wonderful review of my story there. Thanks SB, as always something that is greatly appreciated. (There were so many other stories I wanted to squeeze in, but... damn those 75 words )

 

[Mr Orange]

Mr Orange - Marvelous tale of the unexpected. This is an astonishing story that has the feel of those wonderful old pulp magazines from the past. And, may I say, you were definately thinking out of the box. Crater moles on the Moon, I like that.

thanks SB, the pulpy feel was what i was going for so glad that came out.

 

[Kylara]

Thanks Starbeast! I thought I'd attack the theme from a different angle but wasn't sure how well it would go down!

Also thanks to you Victoria, I can't remember if I thanked you for your review so I thank you (possibly again!)

And Parson, what a brilliant story, I love it!

 

[Remedy]

Thank you Starbeast, your reviews are packed with fun!

 

[Juliana]

Parson, the wonderful lady who has cleaned my parent's house in Brazil for years is called Marlene. Her husband's name, however, is not Jose, but Marciano (Martian in Portuguese)! But I'm guessing she's built up immunity over time...

 

[johnnyjet]

Thanks Victoria & Starbeast for the nice reviews!

 

[ratsy]

Thank you SB. I think that's the second time you've compared mine to an Outer Limits so that's cool

 

[stormcrow]

Many thanks for your splendid review Starbeast!

Not much else I can say, except "Watch the skies...keep watching...they're coming!"

 

[Parson]

Parson - Microscopic marauders from beyond our awareness secretly invade us, from within. Tremendous tale of a science fiction nightmare, where humans die quickly without knowing what is causing the sudden attacks from teeny machines destroying us inside our lungs. Spooky cool.

Thanks Starbeast! Two things I've seldom been called, "spooky" and "cool."

And Parson, what a brilliant story, I love it!

Aw, shucks mam, twerntn't much. Thanks Kylara.

Parson, the wonderful lady who has cleaned my parent's house in Brazil for years is called Marlene. Her husband's name, however, is not Jose, but Marciano (Martian in Portuguese)! But I'm guessing she's built up immunity over time...

I'm quite sure she has a counter machine running around munching on those little critters.

 

[alchemist]

Thanks for the reviews Victoria and SB!

 

[AnyaKimlin]

AnyaKimlin - My my my, talk about interracial love. Is it really an invasion of hateful aliens, or is it, the magic of love. Hang on, let me open a window, it's getting hot in here. Wonderful and sweet, yet, I know there's going to be BIG trouble coming.​

[.[/LEFT]

Yet again you give my story an elegant twang Thanks.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Oh Ben, Ben...that title, just shameful!! Actually no, it's hilarious! Loved the character names too, perfect for the genre! Nice entry!

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Parson -- By showing us the effect of vast events on a personal level, the author creates a powerful tale.

Ursa major -- With clever wordplay and good humor this lighthearted satire on bureaucracy tickles the reader.

JoanDrake -- A strikingly unique interpretation of the theme is offered in this darkly realistic account.

BenSt -- With a touch of wit, the author shows us the very human side of apocalyptic events.

 

[Parson]

Victoria --Thanks for the kind words "a powerful tale" makes my heart skip a beat.

 

[BenSt]

My people, my people. I've been super busy this month, but I've been lurking in the background. I'm glad I got mine in on time, this has been another fun month. I am back though!

So, how are you all??

Thankyou Cat and Victoria... I had in mind Casablanca meets War of the Worlds.

 

[Starbeast]

I nearly missed the wonderful review of my story there. Thanks SB, as always something that is greatly appreciated. (There were so many other stories I wanted to squeeze in, but... damn those 75 words )

You're welcome Perpetual Man. I think you did great using three of H.G. Wells stories.

thanks SB, the pulpy feel was what i was going for so glad that came out.

You're nostalgically welcome Mr Orange.

Thanks Starbeast! I thought I'd attack the theme from a different angle but wasn't sure how well it would go down!

YOu're welcome Kylara. Keep em' flying.

Thanks Victoria & Starbeast for the nice reviews!

You got it Johnnyjet, and you're welcome.

Thank you SB. I think that's the second time you've compared mine to an Outer Limits so that's cool

You're welcome Ratsy. I love that clasic show.

Many thanks for your splendid review Starbeast!

Not much else I can say, except "Watch the skies...keep watching...they're coming!"

You're welcome Stormcrow. And I do watch the skys.

Thanks Starbeast! Two things I've seldom been called, "spooky" and "cool."

You're welcome Parson. Stay cool.

Thanks for the reviews Victoria and SB!

You're very welcome Alchemist.

Yet again you give my story an elegant twang Thanks.

You're double-ly welcome AnyaKimlin.

Alien Invasion/Classic Sci-Fi
(part four)​

Ursa Major - Heh heh. Too many rules can take the fun out of anything, including invading a planet filled with primitive and superstitious people, humans. And, oh yes humans always have a way of labeling and interpretating what they see. Very cool.​

JoanDrake - Ooo, ahhh. Written in an eerie narrative style, I feel like I'm involved with a UFO documentary. Featuring the dreaded "Black Death" plague, on an episode of Ancient Aliens, explaining it's origin has to do with other worldly beings. I love it.​

BenSt - So glad you made it to the party. You did a marvelous job of capturing the classic death scene we see in so many movies, where two lovers who were quiet about their feelings, finally getting the opportunity to express their love to one another. Fan-freaking-tas-tic.​

 

[Ursa major]

Thanks for the mini-reviews, Victoria and Starbeast.