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

[Lex E. Darion]

Thanks for the comment JD

 

[Rafellin]

Ta muchly, Starbeast.

 

[HazelRah]

In my enthusiasm for finishing my story - I accidentally posted it twice (cue mods - sorry!)
It's not a tactic to win more votes, honest

Anyway, it's been such a hectic month for me, I'm really glad I have managed to write something resembling a story. And with days to spare too. Yay.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

I'm sure they won't count the second posting toward your word count, HazelRah! (I think having your story listed twice in a voting poll would be more likely to split your vote, anyway.)
Enthusiasm...the 300 worder certainly engenders that! Looking forward to reading your story, CC

ps--thanks for the nice review, Starbeast!

 

[Serge Alexandr]

300.20​

@Rafellin Excellent post apocalyptic drama.

@Cat's Cradle Outrageous behind the scenes chaos.

@Juliana Frightening sea monsters story.

@J5V Wonderful surreal drama.

@Dorf Powerfully emotional science fiction.

@Serge Alexandr Terrific high tech tale.

@Ken Zulu Out of the ordinary sci-fi story.

@I_Punch_Ghosts Creepy creature coolness.

@Victoria Silverwolf Make a good Twilight Zone episode.

@War.Earth Reads like the first page from an epic story.

@J D Foster An incredible tale of a man battling to live.

@Jo Zebedee A hunter with a heart. Delightful fantasy.

@Inca_UK Superb survivalist story.

thank you!!!

 

[Inca_UK]

Cheers for the encouraging words Starbeast. Just what I needed to read on a day like today when I've been having a confidence wobble.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

ratsy -- The dreamlike mood of this strange tale is sure to captivate the reader.

Alex Darion -- The author creates a dark and melancholy myth.

Mr Orange -- This vision of madness also offers a subtle tribute to a great artist.

pambaddeley -- The precise use of language creates a vivid and convincing viewpoint character in this unusual story.

LittleStar -- By featuring an exotic culture, this tale takes us into a world few of us know.

revier33 -- This surreal allegory takes the reader on an unforgettable journey.

Idealect -- Through the use of an interior monologue we travel into the mind of the protagonist.

willwallace -- This apocalyptic vision carries an added sting in its tail.

johnnyjet -- By making use of an unexpected point of view the reader learns to empathize with something very different.

Venusian Broon -- The author generously provides a wide variety of fantastic concepts in this complex tale.

Robert Mackay -- Through the use of a quiet, subtle, realistic style, this story's strangeness becomes very real.

HazelRah -- Fully realized characters provide strong emotional appeal in this very sad story.

mosaix -- By describing sensations with which most of us can relate, the author creates an unusual character who seems as real as ourselves.

 

[Starbeast]

Thanks Beastie!

You're welcome Juliana.

He's baaaack. Good to see. Thanks Beasty.

You're mighty welcome Drof. I miss doing these, so I returned to join the Beach Party.

Ta muchly, Starbeast.

You're very welcome Rafellin.

thank you!!!

You're immensely welcome Serge Alexandr.

Cheers for the encouraging words Starbeast. Just what I needed to read on a day like today when I've been having a confidence wobble.

You're welcome Inca_UK. Everybody needs a lift now-and-then. I enjoy bringing a little sunshine to people.

300.20
(part two)​

@Shyrka Spicy dialogue makes this a grade A by QC.

@Denise Tanaka Fantastic Firebird legend soars.

@Ihe Yes!!! A time traveling tale. Great stuff.

@TitaniumTi Awesome drama on the high seas.

@DG Jones Terrifying tale reads like a nightmare.

@Phyrebrat Uniquely written to capture the reader. Great stuff.

@Starbeast You go in the water, shark is in the water, our shark.

@Vaz Dynamite entry of epic proportions.

@Ashleyne. B. Watts I have to say, you write the wildest stories. You're amazing.

@ratsy Phenomenon from the beyond. Excellent.

@Alex Darion Astonishing and surprising supernatural tale.

@Mr Orange Tremendous with cool trip-e-ness.

@pambaddeley Minimal dialogue makes this entry outstanding.

 

[pambaddeley]

You're welcome Juliana.



You're mighty welcome Drof. I miss doing these, so I returned to join the Beach Party.



You're very welcome Rafellin.



You're immensely welcome Serge Alexandr.



You're welcome Inca_UK. Everybody needs a lift now-and-then. I enjoy bringing a little sunshine to people.

300.20
(part two)​

@Shyrka Spicy dialogue makes this a grade A by QC.

@Denise Tanaka Fantastic Firebird legend soars.

@Ihe Yes!!! A time traveling tale. Great stuff.

@TitaniumTi Awesome drama on the high seas.

@DG Jones Terrifying tale reads like a nightmare.

@Phyrebrat Uniquely written to capture the reader. Great stuff.

@Starbeast You go in the water, shark is in the water, our shark.

@Vaz Dynamite entry of epic proportions.

@Ashleyne. B. Watts I have to say, you write the wildest stories. You're amazing.

@ratsy Phenomenon from the beyond. Excellent.

@Alex Darion Astonishing and surprising supernatural tale.

@Mr Orange Tremendous with cool trip-e-ness.

@pambaddeley Minimal dialogue makes this entry outstanding.

Gosh, thanks very much, Starbeast.

 

[Starbeast]

Gosh, thanks very much, Starbeast.

You're very welcome Pambaddeley, and nice to meet you.

300.20
(part three)​

@LittleStar Sad, and yet heartwarming at the same time. Wonderful.

@reiver33 Stranded on an island can be either a fate or pleasure. Marvelous

@Idealect Loneliness can be hell and torture one's mind. Thought provoking.

@willwallace Intense and frightfully primal. Darkly delicious and toothy.

@johnnyjet Moral: When you're a guest, always be polite. Very creature cool.

@Venusian Broon Excellent out of the ordinary paranormal tale. Spooky.

@Robert Mackay Well written narrative treat about human frailty. Great stuff.

@HazelRah Dramatically tremendous. You made my eyes glassy.

@mosaix Cracking good, Kraken tale. Monstrously cool.

 

[Mr Orange]

many thanks for the reviews @Victoria Silverwolf and @Starbeast. both gave me a lift as always

 

[Starbeast]

You're mighty welcome Mr Orange.

 

[Lex E. Darion]

Many thanks for the reviews Victoria and Starbeast - made my day

 

[Phyrebrat]

Thank you Starbeast. I love getting reviews like that

pH

 

[Starbeast]

Many thanks for the reviews Victoria and Starbeast - made my day

You're very welcome Alex Darion, and nice to meet you.

Thank you Starbeast. I love getting reviews like that

pH

You're quite welcome Phyrebrat. I know people like to hear feedback, and I had the time to do it.

 

[johnnyjet]

Thanks for the nice comments on my little tale, Victoria, Starbeast & JD Foster.

 

[Starbeast]

You're very welcome Johnnyjet.

 

[Perpetual Man]

Well I'm up. it took me a while there and I'd like to thank TDZ and the other Mods for their help with the word count. It was tough going and they were as magnificent as we know they are.

 

[Vaz]

A big thanks to Victoria and Starbeasty for the reviews, really made my day, thank you!

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Tim James -- The author creates a richly detailed world by concentrating on an intimate portrait of one character.

chrispenycate -- Through the use of a calm, nearly documentary style, this story provides a very convincing vision of apocalypse.