Discussion -- August 2014 75-Word Writing Challenge

[Kerrybuchanan]

Alchemist, a whole story in so few words. That one really spoke to me.

 

[HareBrain]

What especially impressed me about alc's story is the subtle, almost invisible way he introduces cuddly animals to give the reader a warm positive glow, which won't hurt his chances of getting votes. A clever bit of mind-manipulation.

 

[alchemist]

Damn you, Harebrain! Must you reveal all my plots??

Thanks for the review, Victoria, and the kind words, Kerry.

 

[Remedy]

Damn you, Harebrain! Must you reveal all my plots??

If that was the plot, then the message must have been: "Vicuña Matata"

The South American version of "No worries!"

 

[Jo Zebedee]

I have been saying Hakuna Matata for years. I blame Disney...

 

[Juliana]

If that was the plot, then the message must have been: "Vicuña Matata"

The South American version of "No worries!"

Ha!

Mine's in, a bit daft but I'm in that sort of mood today. I blame HareBrain's otter tweets. I was finding it surprisingly hard to think of something SciFi about innocence!

 

[HareBrain]

I like it, Juliana! Not sure how much naughtiness to read into the final paragraph though.

 

[Juliana]

Oh it's not naughty, just daft.

Thanks HB.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

johnnyjet -- This subtle and thoughtful hard science fiction story can be read as a powerful allegory.

Juliana -- By treating abstract concepts as real characters, the author brings this fable to life.

WordSpinner -- Through the use of an unexpected narrator, the reader is able to feel empathy for someone very different.

Groot -- This seemingly simple tale carries a tremendous impact in its last few lines.

 

[Tywin]

First post in a bit. Hope you all like it (or dislike it with appropriate force since it's kind of a happy-go-lucky tale)

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Tywin -- The author manages the very difficult task of presenting a narrator who is less aware of the circumstances than the reader.

 

[Kerrybuchanan]

Tywin - so sad
But really good...

 

[Remedy]

Glad you're back, I missed the Tywin chills!!!

Hope Boneman follows suit

 

[Juliana]

Thank you Victoria.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Re: DISCUSSION -- July 2014 300-word Writing Challenge (#14)

Heh, Boneman that's fab, I'm wincing in advance of the awakenings...

 

[Boneman]

Yeah, well... 4 months rest have awakened something in me...

Thanks!

 

[WordSpinner]

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WordSpinner -- Through the use of an unexpected narrator, the reader is able to feel empathy for someone very different.

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Thanks Victoria, for the mention and thoughtful interpretation.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Boneman -- This thought-provoking story forces us to wonder when the ends justify the means.

 

[Tywin]

Thanks for the kind words, guys.

 

[Azzagorn]

I am in.... it took me long enough to find something I could get my teeth into, so to speak. Great stuff so far guys and gals.