Discussion thread -- June 2016 75-word Writing Challenge

[Perpetual Man]

Shyrka there is really nothing wrong in missing a month. We all know that life gets in the way, and it can be a lot more important than the reviews. It certainly does me on occasion.

I have never been put on the rack for this, although I have felt wracked by guilt for not doing it!

I have indeed be shot (at) and more than once, but I don't think it was Bowler as he missed.

Cathbad you keep that rack for a time of need, it is a masterpiece!

 

[Cathbad]

Cathbad you keep that rack for a time of need, it is a masterpiece!

Thank you, Sir. It will be ready when needed.

 

[Mr Orange]

What everyone else said Shyrka. Every month there are at least 36 people who don't do reviews.

So don't feel bad. No one thinks you're shyrking...

Sorry, couldn't resist

 

[Bowler1]

No one has ever been put on the rack for taking a month off reviews.

I think perp might have been shot once, but I think bowler missed that one time anyway...

ZZZZZZZAAAAAAPPPP

I never miss, not even moving targets.

I have indeed be shot (at) and more than once, but I don't think it was Bowler as he missed!

See, living proof of my good aim....

 

[Cathbad]

living proof of my good aim

An oxymoron?

 

[Parson]

Well, I'm in. This was one that took a little research for me, hopefully it will be clear to the readers.

 

[hopewrites]

I'm reasonably confident I got it.
Nicely imagined.

 

[Shyrka]

So don't feel bad. No one thinks you're shyrking...

Sorry, couldn't resist

No need to be sorry, I'm just glad you read my name right. Most people seem to read it as 'Shriker' or worse, 'Shakira'!

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Parson -- The author offers a look at a culture not familiar to many of is, and meditates on the past and future.

HazelRah -- This satiric variation on a well-known account of creation takes a wry look at one aspect of human nature.

 

[johnnyjet]

A belated thank you for the wonderful reviews by Victoria, Calliopenjo and Perpetual Man (or his alter ego?). Thanks!

A wide variety of topics for this challenge. It's going to be another tough one to vote for.

 

[Parson]

Thanks Victoria. I really appreciate your work on this.

 

[Ray McCarthy]

Someone clever could stitch these together, like an Amish Quilt but words. They almost all are excellent and stimulating, though I'm used to short stories about 100 times longer ^_^

 

[Glen]

It's got a bit quiet here. Time for a commercial break:

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[Victoria Silverwolf]

Phyrebrat -- The author provides an intimate and powerful portrait of a remarkable character.

 

[Calliopenjo]

Eric Zeigler-With a few ingredients, a warlock creates an army to do his bidding.

Parson-A tale that uses Japanese Gods to save their existence.

HazelRah-A rabbit gives God some assistance.

Phyrebrat-Daughter takes over the father’s business of making swords.

 

[mosaix]

It is a challenge after all, Sinister.

And what a challenge!

I've struggled with this ever since I first saw it. We went over to visit my daughter this afternoon, she said two words and that gave me just the inkling of an idea. We came back, I sat down and started to write. It came in at exactly 75 words! Half an hour later, a bit of editing and it's up!

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

mosaix -- This comic tale takes a new, wittily logical look at a classic fantasy concept.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

WordSpinner -- This darkly comic poem builds a compelling rhythm.

 

[Perpetual Man]

Dropping the elf and dwarf for a moment, they are busy preparing the next round of comments. Well trying to, they were busy going at each other with hot pokers last I noticed...

This is not quite the place for this but as there is no 300 word running at the moment I thought it might be interesting:

Perp Jr (Harry, 7) presented us with this weeks homework. It's a rather spectacular fantasy style picture of a floating island, and he has to write a few words as to what it inspires in him. Then he has to write a few verbs that he thinks will make it more dramatic (We got a poem from him this morning telling us what verbs are), with the aim of being able to write a short story based on it for the following week.

Sounds like fun and familiar.

 

[Ray McCarthy]

I love chopped verbs in my food.