DISCUSSION -- January 2016 300-word Writing Challenge (#20)

[ratsy]

I'd say you earned your stripes on that one

 

[Juliana]

I have a story of sorts. But – rather unexpectedly – it's too short. Anyone want to buy some words?

 

[Rafellin]

I have a story of sorts. But – rather unexpectedly – it's too short. Anyone want to buy some words?

No such thing as too short. A story is never less than the length it needs to be.

 

[Ursa major]

Anyone want to buy some words?

Why not try to buy some more...?

 

[Juliana]

Why not try to buy some more...?

Maybe I'll stick some random ones in: quagmire, geranium, valediction, pantaloon.

 

[Ursa major]

And it already sounds like the rather too... er... brief précis of a scene from Family Guy.

 

[Cathbad]

Nice image! Got the first line the moment I saw it. First pass hit 342, double edit brought it down to 287. Love it when the story leaps from nowhere onto the page.

Whew! So glad to see I'm not alone in my wordiness!

 

[Rafellin]

....quagmire, geranium, valediction, pantaloon.

Who gave you access to the script for the next Pirates of the Caribbean?

 

[Droflet]

 

[Juliana]

Who gave you access to the script for the next Pirates of the Caribbean?

 

[Hex]

Thread's open for entry, guys!

 

[Mr Orange]

And I'm in...

...Oh wait... No, sorry, what I meant was I still have absolutely nothing.

 

[Dan Jones]

I love the picture, Ursa! Though I really feel I should've checked in around New Year's Day to sneak in the pic and try to get a head start on some inspiration. As it goes, I have all that lovely cogitating to look forward to.

This year is going to be a good writing year. I can feel it.

Life's a beach

 

[J5V]

I think I have something for this. Look out for Geoff and Dave.

 

[Juliana]

And here's my random bit of weirdness.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Very nice, Rafellin, and very cool, Juliana. I'm in too...sorry for the swearing!

 

[Juliana]

Yours was a lot of fun, CC! Nice one, Raf.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Thank you, Juliana!
Wow, that was terrific, J5V! Well done. CC

 

[Droflet]

Sigh. Posted before reviewing the other entries. Why do I even enter the comps? Must be turning into a masochist. Well done everyone, really nice entries. CC you're at it again. Hilarious.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Rafellin -- This story manages to be both an intimate tale of genuine characters and a epic saga of mighty events over an extended period of time.

Cat's Cradle -- This rollicking comedy has fun with popular culture while reminding us that small changes can have unseen consequences.

Juliana -- The author creates a uniquely terrifying nightmare in this vivid and original tale.

J5V -- With great skill the author keeps different levels of reality in perfect balance in this intriguing story.

Droflet -- The endless search for hope, even against overwhelming odds, is poignantly portrayed in this moving tragedy.

Serge Alexandr -- The mind-stretching sense of wonder found in the best of hard science fiction fills this account of transhumanism.

Ken Zulu -- With subtle wit, the author creates a razor-sharp satire of the business world.

I_Punch_Ghosts -- This fast-moving story of survival in a hostile environment is sure to set the reader's pulse racing.