Discussion Thread -- March 2016 75-word Writing Challenge

[Shyrka]

Serge Alexandr – Mankind is visited by creatures of such otherworldly vastness that they stretch the boundaries of comprehension.

Culhwch – The crew of a transport vessel find themselves in deep trouble when the past sins of an interstellar administration come home to roost. Literally.

pambaddeley – Telepathic entities put aside their differences to chase down an ancient foe.

Ihe – A marooned crew choose to risk oblivion rather than face eternity adrift in the void.

 

[Droflet]

It's my first month involved and I think shortlisting is going to be very hard.

Tell me about it.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Ihe -- This sobering account of a desperate struggle for survival mixes genres in an imaginative way.

 

[Starbeast]

Starbeast – The crew of a transport vessel let greed override their better judgement. It can't possibly end well...

Surprise, surprise. It's nice to see a new reviewer. Thank you Shyrka for your comment.

Starbeast -- Through a parody of popular culture, a wry look at the lack of logic in human decisions is portrayed.

Always a pleasure to read your comments Lady Silverwolf. Thank you for your story review.

Starbeast-A humorous round about discussion

Thank you Calliopenjo for your review. Glad to see a new commentator. I may just sit back this month and relax.



Another batch of fantastic tales this month by outstanding authors. Amazing stories. Keep up the awesomeness everybody.

 

[LittleStar]

@Jo Zebedee is there space on the reserves bench next to you?

(I have rum...)

pH

There's always space on whatever bench I'm sitting on if you bring rum

 

[Phyrebrat]

How kind @LittleStar. Thank you!

However, membership is restricted to those without ideas, let alone stories, so I fear your company may be temporary

pH

 

[Lex E. Darion]

Many thanks for the reviews - I love the way you guys make my stories sound interesting

 

[Shyrka]

Many thanks for the reviews - I love the way you guys make my stories sound interesting

I can't take too much credit for it. I'm really just aping @Victoria Silverwolf!

 

[pambaddeley]

johnnyjet -- This tense and exciting space adventure features a unique vision of its conclusion.

Serge Alexandr -- The author supplies a colorful word picture that is strange, poetic, and menacing.

Culhwch -- A new science fiction concept provides the starting point for what promises to be an action-packed epic.

pambaddeley -- This open-ended tale of cosmic conflict is sure to intrigue the reader.

Thanks, Victoria.

 

[pambaddeley]

Serge Alexandr – Mankind is visited by creatures of such otherworldly vastness that they stretch the boundaries of comprehension.

Culhwch – The crew of a transport vessel find themselves in deep trouble when the past sins of an interstellar administration come home to roost. Literally.

pambaddeley – Telepathic entities put aside their differences to chase down an ancient foe.

Ihe – A marooned crew choose to risk oblivion rather than face eternity adrift in the void.

Thanks for the review, Shyrka.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

I'm in! Looking forward to a read-through of the stories!

 

[Phyrebrat]

Hey @pambaddeley - not sure if you knew this, but you can edit a post within an hour (I think it's an hour) of posting. It means you'd have to add an extra post after the one you just posted.


Just hit the edit button at the bottom and you're good to go

pH

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Glen -- The author grants the reader an epic vision of evolution on a vast scale.

Cat's Cradle -- This colorful space adventure examines the human tendency to fear the unknown in an irrational way.

 

[Mr Orange]

Wow, great stories everyone. So I've written 3 stories this month. That's a first. Not at all happy with two of them. The third might be okay.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

StilLearning -- This witty account of appearance and reality reminds us who easily we are fooled.

 

[Mr Orange]

well, mine's in. semi-autobiographical.

 

[Starbeast]

More excellent stories are pouring in. But there's still more room at this pool party (two more pages hopefully).

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Mr Orange -- This droll offering supplies wit, wordplay, and self-referential amusement.

 

[pambaddeley]

Hey @pambaddeley - not sure if you knew this, but you can edit a post within an hour (I think it's an hour) of posting. It means you'd have to add an extra post after the one you just posted.


Just hit the edit button at the bottom and you're good to go

pH

Thanks. Bit confused though; I didn't double post, it just looks that way.

 

[Mr Orange]

Thanks @Victoria Silverwolf, an accurate review not only of my story but of me as well