Discussion Thread -- September 2016 75-word Writing Challenge

[Andrew Lambert]

It was there. 71 words in my first chapter. My little princess getting stage fright.
So there it is - warts (bad grammar) and all.

 

[Andrew Lambert]

And I added and extra 'finally' and there are now two of them there. I didn't check and check again! I can't even blame chemo brain - until Thursday.

We like to keep the thread for submissions with no commentaries - not even explanations of edits. So I've moved this to the 'discussion' thread.

 

[Coast]

And I added and extra 'finally' and there are now two of them there. I didn't check and check again!

You've got an hour to make changes, Andrew! Should be a red 'Edit' at the bottom of the post...

 

[Andrew Lambert]

You've got an hour to make changes, Andrew! Should be a red 'Edit' at the bottom of the post...

Thanks, Coast - didn't want to look a complete idiot

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Andrew Lambert -- This introspective character study shows us how even the mighty are subject to human weaknesses.

 

[Shyrka]

Well I'm in, finally. I've been away this last week and kept coming up with an idea, writing it up only to have another one. I think I had five potential entries at one point! I managed to whittle it down to two and then - once I'd finally had chance to read the rest of the entries - discovered that one bore a remarkable similarity to @Coast's. I'm sorry that the final result is rather depressing!

Thank you for the lovely review, @Victoria Silverwolf, as always. I'm taking this month off from reviewing but should get back to it soon.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Vaz -- This sequel to a classic of terror is certain to create goosebumps.

 

[Parson]

Thank you for the lovely review, @Victoria Silverwolf, as always. I'm taking this month off from reviewing but should get back to it soon.

Never fear about taking a month off. If reviewing isn't a labor of love it shouldn't be done.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

LittleStar -- A most unusual blend of science fiction and fantasy can be found in this highly original tale.

 

[Cathbad]

The Two Greatest Things About the Challenges:

1) Reading the stories, and
2) Reading @Victoria Silverwolf 's reviews!

 

[Parson]

Well, I'm in. I've probably spent more time on this entry than I've spent on one in quite a while. Hope it gives everyone a few seconds of enjoyment.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Parson -- This look at an all-too-plausible near future offers the reader much food for thought.

 

[Parson]

Thanks Victoria.... It is all-too-plausible isn't it?

 

[Starbeast]

Sorry, I've been away. Busy at work. And trying to caught up on rest.

STAGE FRIGHT
Science Fiction - part 5​

@AJB - When someone puts their heart into their work, it can be painful to be ill-received. Tragic, but terrific story.

@VinceK - The show biz expression, "Go out there and kill them", is literal in this case. Diabolically delightful.

@Gnrevolution - Not being able to speak about a shocking, devastating truth, can be unnerving to keep to oneself. Bone chilling goodness.

@aThenian - Reminds me of real politicians that smile too much, or those without personalty. Superb and surreal.

@Heijan Xavier - Lock up your unconscious thoughts, because a mind can be a terrible thing...when it turns on you. Excellent tale and title.

@Shyrka - Being strong for a child, when death is at your door, is the hardest thing a parent can do. So sad, but great entry.

@Andrew Lambert - Some people can sense that millions of eyes are looking at them, even leaders. A royal treat of a tale.

@Vaz - An organ blasting, blood raining homage to the 1979 film, ALIEN. Anyone have any paper towels handy?

@LittleStar - Sticks and stone may break my bones, and possibly my wooden robot. Pre-Steam Punk Sci-fi awesomeness.

@Parson - It can be a horrifying reality when you loose your life for someone else's glory. Frightening, but explosively great.

 

[Parson]

@Parson - It can be a horrifying reality when you loose your life for someone else's glory. Frightening, but explosively great.

Thanks Starbeast, explosive review.

 

[Heijan Xavier]

Thank you Starbeast and Ms. Silverwolf! Inspiring reviews.

 

[VinceK]

VinceK -- This terrifying horror story makes the reader wonder about the nature of fear as entertainment.

@VinceK - The show biz expression, "Go out there and kill them", is literal in this case. Diabolically delightful.

Thanks to you both for taking the time to review.

 

[Shyrka]

Thank you, @Starbeast, for the kind words. Happy stories next month, I promise!

 

[Parson]

@Justin Swanton --- Yow, what a story. I'm afraid I'm going to be thinking about that scene for a while. Good horror turns my brain to mush.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Agreed, Parson. Really good story, Justin Swanton!