August 2016 100 Word Anonymous Challenge - Discussion Thread

[Wruter]

Faves:

Solitary Confinement
The Trophy
Father's Day
A Place to Rest
Solitary

My vote was between:

Houdunnit
Ascension Cubed
Life Reflections

I plumped for Houdunnit.

 

[Shyrka]

As promised, here's the list of authors for the traditionally-inaccurate attempts at guessing who wrote what:

AJB
Ashleyne B. Watts
Cathbad
chrispenycate
Coast
Cory Swanson
Droflet
Ihe
johnnyjet
Mad Alice
Mosaix
Robert Mackay
Shyrka
Starbeast
StilLearning
ThomasG
Vaz
Victoria Silverwolf
VinceK
Wruter

 

[johnnyjet]

My favorites and vote:

Masquerade
Houdunnit
Ten Million Times
Solitary

Still working on my guesses...

 

[Wruter]

Guesses:

AJB Worm
Ashleyne B. Watts lover's promise
Cathbad The Trophy
chrispenycate Solitary Confinement
Coast solitary
Cory Swanson Houdunnit
Droflet Dejuvenation
Ihe life reflections
johnnyjet Perplexed
Mad Alice you can try but
Mosaix Daily Coffee with your copy
Robert Mackay prison tales
Shyrka The D'Zort Dropoff
Starbeast assault on blood island prison
StilLearning Masquerade
ThomasG ten million times
Vaz a place to rest
Victoria Silverwolf Father's Day
VinceK ascension cubed

Hmm there's still a story left over, Shyrka did you remember to include a red herring?

 

[Shyrka]

Hmm there's still a story left over, Shyrka did you remember to include a red herring?

Ah... maybe?

No, no I didn't.

*shuffles away*

 

[Starbeast]

Great collection of excellently written stories. Don't ask me who wrote what, because I'm not good at guessing authors (you wonderful bunch of storytellers). As I figured, there would be quite a few dark tales of confinement.

However, one entry stood out in my mind...."You Can Try But..."

I was cheerfully delighted after reading it. The 1975 film, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, came to mind. I shook my head and chuckled, then thought, "now that's, comedy." Yet, surreal and eerie.


Once agian, spectacular reviews by Victoria Silverwolf & Shyrka


And yes, my Short List included everyone. It took me two days to choose a winner out of 20 stories.

 

[Shyrka]

Still a few hours left to get your vote in!

 

[Cat's Cradle]

A really nice challenge, well done all! I've been ghosting the thread, and wanted to congratulate Shyrka for a fine job of hosting.

All stories could be listed...it was terrific reading through them. But here are my lists:

Shortlist: The D'Zort Dropoff, The Trophy, Houddunit, Prison Tales
Finalists:
Dejuvenation - a really nice concept, and very effectively written. Super.
Solitary - Very moving, very sad. Loved the writing.
Life Reflections - A novel, mind-blowing concept. So good.
You Can Try But - A pure smile from start to finish!

Hmm...I honestly cannot decide between thees four. I'll get back to you.


edit: I'd have been very happy voting for any of my top four. But because there is a deadline (and because my dinner is getting cool) I went with the wonderful Solitary. Best of luck to all in the voting, CC

 

[ThomasG]

That was not an option easy choice, but here's my shortlist and vote:

Solitary Confinement
Ascension Cubed *Vote*
Lovers Promise
Solitary
Life Reflections

Thanks to those who mentioned mine
So... @Shyrka , what if we all thank those who named us, then see if we can get closer.

 

[Shyrka]

The poll is now closed and the winner is: Solitary, by @Droflet, who appears to be making a habit of this! It was close, with @Ihe and myself tied for second. A three-way tie was threatened at one point, but Droflet's entry just pipped us at the post.

Here's the list of authors:

Ascension Cubed - Ihe
Assault on Blood Island Prison - Starbeast
Daily Coffee with your Copy - Cory Swanson
Dejuvenation - Shyrka
The D'Zort Dropoff - ThomasG
Father's Day - johnnyjet
Freedom - AJB
Houdunnit - chrispenycate
Life Reflections - Mad Alice
Lover's Promise - Coast
Masquerade - Wruter
Perplexed - Cathbad
A Place to Rest - Vaz
Prison tales... - StilLearning
Solitary - Droflet
Solitary Confinement - Victoria Silverwolf
Ten Million Times - Robert Mackay
The Trophy - Ashleyne B. Watts
Worm - VinceK
You Can Try But... - Mosaix

 

[Droflet]

Well, that was exciting. Commiserations to Ihe (I voted for yours) and Shyrka. I could feel your collective breaths on the back of my neck. This could have been anyones, since the quality was ... well, Chrononauts. That's all.
Thanks to Shyrka for running a great contest. Also thanks to Victoria, Cory, CC and JJ for the votes. Also thanks for the mentions. Ha, four votes for a win shows how close it was.
On other months I've spent weeks toiling over a story and usually don't even get a mention. This story got onto the page in ten minutes. Five to edit, then post. Life's funny like that.

The poll is now closed and the winner is: Solitary, by @Droflet, who appears to be making a habit of this!

Hey?? I've never come close to a win. I think you are confusing me with a real writer.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Congrats, Droflet! It's a terrific story! Fast and furious does seem a good path to success, with the writing of the shorter challenge entries. CC

 

[mosaix]

Congratulations, Droflet.

 

[Shyrka]

Hey?? I've never come close to a win. I think you are confusing me with a real writer.

Haven't you? I could've sworn... Ah well, I blame a lack of sleep and trying to write posts when I should be working. Congratulations anyway!

 

[Cathbad]

Congrats, @Droflet !
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[Droflet]

Thanks guys. Did not expect this from a 15 minute exercise.

 

[johnnyjet]

Congratulations, Droflet! Good job running the challenge, Shyrka!

And thanks for the mentions by Coast, Vaz & Wruter.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Many congratulations to Droflet for a very powerful story.

 

[Vaz]

Well done Drof! Smashing win!

Thanks to Victoria and Shyrka for the reviews and fantastic hosting.

Many thanks to Wruter and Cory for the mentions

Super Mega Thanks to Shyrka and Chrispenycate for the votes!

 

[Coast]

Congrats Drof!

I think you are confusing me with a real writer.

Careful, that's awful close to SLAPPIN' talk!

Thanks ThomasG for the mention.