Discussion Thread -- February 2016 75-word Writing Challenge

[Bowler1]

StilLearning --- No offense taken by this Parson. But for someone like me that would be the ultimate horror. (Shudder!)

D.G. Jones --- Clever use of the forum word processor. Some years ago Mouse won easily in part because her story took the shape of a mouse.

No, not reviews, just looked like reviews.

Bowler1 stares at Parson, trying to decide if burning in the flames of hell would be worth it to shoot Parson - such a difficult decision!

 

[Mr Orange]

right i'm in. annoyingly the font i used doesn't show up in on the mobile site but seems to work fine on the desktop site.

now i need to go and vote on the 300. that's going to be hard

 

[Shyrka]

now i need to go and vote on the 300. that's going to be hard

I know, right? I thought the writing was supposed to be the hard part!

 

[Zoe Mackay]

Have you written your 75 word story? Are your fingers itching for more challenges? Do you like secrecy and intrigue? Have I already asked too many questions?

Well, if you answered yes to at least some of the above, why not check out this month's 100 word anonymous challenge?

 

[Parson]

Bowler1 stares at Parson, trying to decide if burning in the flames of hell would be worth it to shoot Parson - such a difficult decision!

There is a simple answer to that question. No, it wouldn't be worth it. ---- Besides, I'm wearing a "flame" resistant suit.

 

[Starbeast]

Starbeast -- This tale of paranoia makes fine use of subtle suggestions to evoke a growing sense of fear.

Thank you Lady Victoria, you're awesome as always with your reviews.

The Things You Don't See

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@Ashleyne. B. Watts Slithering throat monsters attack humans as parasites. Shocking.

@Cathbad Revenge from beyond the grave is a debt in the family. Frightening.

@Victoria Silverwolf A paranormal expert has discovered the real truth. Terrifying.

@Starbeast When you are aware aliens are here, don't worry. But, keep it to yourself. Good advice.

@Cascade A victim can only hear the voice from the captor. Bone chilling realism.

@DG Jones Great minds think alike. However, you decided to go the evil alien invasion route. I knew someone would come up with that idea. That's why I had to act fast, and post my "invisible alien" tale immediately. Cheers dude.

@Shyrka A supernatural killer preys upon us as we sleep. Nightmare psycho.

@Vaz Gut-wrenching gory story that will drain your blood, then fill it with horror.

@Cat's Cradle There's someone unfamiliar in the house. Stranger danger.

 

[Bowler1]

There is a simple answer to that question. No, it wouldn't be worth it.

Well... you would say that (I can feel my toes heat up as the flames of hell lick my feet).

 

[Starbeast]

The Things You Don't See 2

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@Drof Shut the fffff-ront door!!! This house from hell, will scare you, to, death.

@StilLearning Those who are good, beware. The soul eaters will get you, when your dead.

@Ihe A creepy unseen force follows, and frightens a traveler. A story that scared me, shirtless.

@Clockworkbot Cover your eyes, and pray, the sight stealers. won't devour your eyes balls.

@J5V There is a monstrous thing, that will come after, every one of us. It, will, age us!!! NOOOOO!!!

@Parson What can be more terrifying, than a Parson, writing, bloody horror!!! AIEEEEEE!!!!

@johnnyjet An evil darkness, stalks a victim, and it will, eventually, blot him out, forever.

@Mr Orange If you read between the lines, you will see, the living nightmares, from other worlds.

@Bowler1 The ultimate horror!!! Receiving a pizza, that was, gnawed upon. Zombilicious.

 

[Inca_UK]

@Victoria Silverwolf I must say, that was an excellent story.

@DG Jones Confused me for a second there haha.

@J5J Interesting piece.

@Parson A creepy tale.

@johnnyjet A paranoid and creery tale.

I wasn't sure whether to post mine or not, as I'm not 100% about it, but its pretty much a true story so its definitely a horror for me.

 

[Vaz]

Beasty, Brill reviews as always. Thank you

 

[Bowler1]

Starbeast, I knew you'd get my entry. Mess with my pizza at your pearl - as in - I kill you. Zombies and half eaten pizza, horror for sure. The things you don't see is more open to question. But hey... how far wrong can a zombie be?

 

[Starbeast]

I wasn't sure whether to post mine or not, as I'm not 100% about it, but its pretty much a true story so its definitely a horror for me.

Good evening Inca_UK. Write what you feel like creating. You don't have to tell us if it's true or not, but save the juicy details when the voting is over, and tell us what you want to divulge. Some of us here like to take moments in history, or we choose an event that happened to illustrate our ideas into words. I'm sure there are a rare few that will add something to a story, that was a personal experience, or something they heard about. It's a pretty amazing planet we live on, almost anything is possible.

Beasty, Brill reviews as always. Thank you

Thanks Vaz. I'm happy to give feedback to everyone. There are a multitude of fantastic writers here, with many different styles. It is a great pleasure for me to read and highlight the best parts of their fine work.

Starbeast, I knew you'd get my entry. Mess with my pizza at your peril - as in - I kill you. Zombies and half eaten pizza, horror for sure. The things you don't see is more open to question. But hey... how far wrong can a zombie be?

Howdy Bowler1. I enjoy pizza as well, and I'm very picky as to which establishment makes a fine pizza. Just by tasting it, I can tell if they put the "love" in it.

Also, I've had too many bad delivery experiences to ever have a pizza driven to my home by a business. It's like over-paying (meaning the tip) for cold, burnt pizza.

Example: (door bell rings)

"Your pizza sir. That'll be $100 for an extra small pizza. That includes delivery and tip."

"It's cold....and it looks overcooked.........GUARDS!!! Seize him. Take him away. And throw that...(points)...thing, in the garbage."

 

[Droflet]

Why, thank you, Beasty.

 

[Bowler1]

Example: (door bell rings)

"Your pizza sir. That'll be $100 for an extra small pizza. That includes delivery and tip."

"It's cold....and it looks overcooked.........GUARDS!!! Seize him. Take him away. And throw that...(points)...thing, in the garbage."

Meanwhile in the Bowler household, there is a bright flash and terrifying bang and the neighbours take cover. On my road, deliveries arrive in armoured vehicles, not whimpy little scooters.

 

[HareBrain]

I'm afraid we've had to remove an entry that was over the 75-word limit. We always dislike doing this (removing entries makes the word-count pixie cry, and then he takes it out on me), so please everyone take this as a friendly prod to be careful.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

I'm afraid we've had to remove an entry that was over the 75-word limit. We always dislike doing this (removing entries makes the word-count pixie cry, and then he takes it out on me), so please everyone take this as a friendly prod to be careful.

I take it it wasn't @DGJones.

Commiserations to the person concerned. It happens to the very best of us. I'm going to open a club for us to slope off to, have drinks and commiserate.

 

[Lex E. Darion]

I'm afraid we've had to remove an entry that was over the 75-word limit. We always dislike doing this (removing entries makes the word-count pixie cry, and then he takes it out on me), so please everyone take this as a friendly prod to be careful.

Does that person get a chance to revise and re-send or are they barred from entering again this month?

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Does that person get a chance to revise and re-send or are they barred from entering again this month?

Nope. If you're out, you''re out

 

[Lex E. Darion]

Nope. If you're out, you''re out

Heck!! I do physically count mine and not rely on the computer word counts but only because I saw someone mention that in an old post - I'll be doubly checking from now on!

 

[Dan Jones]

Join the club Alex. All the cool people have had a story disqualified at some point.