Discussion thread -- September 2015 75-word Writing Challenge

Parson said:
Culhwch: I think you sent us a contender. But I'm not sure I buy the premise of a worm devouring a worm.
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There are wormivorous worms. Did Kerry (I think) not talk a bout a New Zealand flatworm (that eats other worms) appearing in her neck of the woods. Ah, yes, children's vocabulary Content IP 176.249.161.31 b0f9a11f.bb.sky.com. Some practical joker selling worms distributed thousands of them around the UK.
 
chrispenycate said:
Content IP 176.249.161.31 b0f9a11f.bb.sky.com.
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Have you been zooming in on my IP address, Mr P? Yes, t'was me. Talking about the wormivorous worms, that is, not supplying the dratted things -- I am a confirmed fan of old Lumbricus terrestris myself. The flatworms are yucky -- they look a bit like leeches and definitely fit the 'bad guy' checklist.
 
chrispenycate said:
There are wormivorous worms. Did Kerry (I think) not talk a bout a New Zealand flatworm (that eats other worms) appearing in her neck of the woods. Ah, yes, children's vocabulary Content IP 176.249.161.31 b0f9a11f.bb.sky.com. Some practical joker selling worms distributed thousands of them around the UK.
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Of course the worm in question was a viral worm and not a physical one. --- I did not know, but would have guessed that there were such "flesh and blood" creatures.
 
Item: Moonbat: In this intimate, introspective character study we explore the nature of memory and identity.

Item: mosaix: This stirring tale of guilt and innocence depicts the courage to refuse to give up against overwhelming odds.

Item: TheDustyZebra: Through the use of folklore motifs the author offers a darkly ironic story of human error.
 
Someone's got to go first, right? And as a voting procrastinator of the highest degree, I thought this month I'd break my lazy streak and just dive in.

A lot of really interesting entries this month, but my shortest short list ever, as there were three entries I thought stood out beautifully, both for the story and, above all, the voice.

In first place, the vote taker: Culhwch. I loved this story so much I've reread it about ten times since it was posted. Best line: 'don't code angry, kids.' :D

Second place goes to Ratsy. Great story and a perfect glimpse of the main character in the lines, 'I flipped the card between my fingers as I walked through security...' and 'Whistling, I tapped the virus against the black box.'

Third is Alchemist with his presidential offering. Bonus points for 'AJ' and 'El Prez'.

Honorable mention goes to Luiglin for making me snort out loud at the Dark Lord and his beans.
 
Item: Ursa major: The powerful drive to survive is vividly conveyed in this clever and imaginative story.

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Translating all that into ordinary language, I simply found it too difficult to choose. There was one story, however, which stood out because of its theme and the perfect treatment thereof. My vote went to "Silence and Slow Time" by Robert Mackay.
 
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Sigh, Here we go again, trying to pick the best from the best. Anyhoo. Honorable mentions: WillWallace, Juliana,Littlestar, Bowler, Tim, Cul (oh, soo close), Dusty, TJ and Ursa. All worthy of the gold but in the end one story stuck with me. The gold medal goes to DG Jones.
 
First, I hope everything's okay with Cascade...it looks as though he didn't have the chance to enter, after having selected the genre/theme pairing. If you see this, great choices Cascade!

Now some lists:

Honorable mentions:
Remedy, Ihe, Venusian Broon, LittleStar, TDZ, Jo Z.
Semi-finalists:
Maieius, Glen, Victoria, TitaniumTi, Mad Alice, mosaix

Vote:
Robert Mackay -- This is a wonderfully written story, and an exceptionally moving one. And I thought the entry was one of the several best examples of the fulfilment of the genre and theme choices. Well done, Robert, on a terrific story!

Best of luck to all in the voting, CC

ps--Glen, I really admired your unique interpretation of the 'Redemption' theme! :)
 
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Last month I completely ran out of time and forgot to vote, so quickly quickly while I remember...

Honourable mentions to:

Victoria silverwolf
Vaz
Mr orange
Ihe
Juliana
Kerrybuchanan
StilLearning

And my vote goes to Holland (y) I knew it was worthy of a vote the second I read it, and re-read it, and... :LOL:
 
I picked a hell of a month to join and try this challenge, didn't I? My vote went with Juliana, because the style of writing made it stick with me. It was really close, though. Robert Mackay paints a beautiful image with his story, Droflet tugs on the heart strings, DG Jones' character Sirio shows an unflinching resolve, and I could go on and on. I'll probably come back to edit this later on, just wanted to at least get my vote and initial thoughts in while it was on my mind
 
Why thank you for the mention, Saharren. Usually don't expect anything so something is always nice.
 
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