Discussion Thread -- September 2016 75-word Writing Challenge

[Dan Jones]

Apologies for not posting a long list this month, time has eluded me once again.

My vote, after some consideration, has gone to Starbeast, whose touching story struck a chord with me, with laxatives being a la mode in Chez Jones most recently. (To wit: Toddlers...)

Mosaix, Mad Alice and Moonbat ran the Beastly One to a close second place. Well done all!

 

[Bowler1]

Two guest appearances by Parson and I missed him both times - fume.

Ok, I've decided hell can't be that bad... can it?

 

[chrispenycate]

Well, I've voted - after hacking thi list down to:- Victoria Silverwolf, The Judge, StilLearning, Justin Swanton & David Evil Overlord, I finally - with some effort, came down on StilLearning - but any of them might have made it at the last syllable of recorded time…

Hmm, for the afternoon of the last day only 28 votes among 54 who submitted pieces - that is low (and not one non-competitor to offset the lack. According to my list (and I normally get something wrong - it's not all that easy to avoid missing somebody) we're waiting for:- AJB, Alex The G and T, Andrew Lambert , Ashleyne. B. Watts, AstroZon, aThenian, Calliopenjo, Cat's Cradle, ErikB, HazelRah, Heijan Xavier, hopewrites, Ihe, Jo Zebedee, LittleStar, Mad Alice, Perpetual Man, Phyrebrat, ratsy, reiver33, Starbeast, Tanja Bisgaard, The Judge, ThomasG, Ursa major, Vaz, and WordWarrior. Along with anyone else who either didn't participate or was disqualified for overwordage, obviously. I know it's difficult, but this is really not representative.

 

[Heijan Xavier]

I'm coming! Just need more time to analyze.

 

[Phyrebrat]

I'm coming! Just need more time to analyze.

Me too; bloody day job!

pH

 

[Cathbad]

Me too; bloody day job!

pH

You still work? ~puts on a smug look~

Oh, BTW, I voted for Mad Alice.

 

[Heijan Xavier]

Awards

Most Cleverly Derivative - Mr. Orange
Best Literal Interpretation - Reiver33/TDZ
Most out of Body - Mad Alice
Most Topical - Parson
Most Clairvoyant Prediction of US Presidential Debate - ThomasG
Grossest - Starbeast
Most Complex Meter - Chrispenycate
Darkest - Shyrka/Justin Swanson
Most Highbrow - Phyrebrat
Most Intergallactically Politically Incorrect - Moonbat
Funniest - Culwhch/Perp/Ratsy

Vote to follow!

 

[Vaz]

(Big) Short List

Glen
Cat's
Wruter
Victoria
Cathbad
Thomas G
Starbeast
Coast
Chrispenycate
JohnnyJ
Cull
AJB
Shyrka
Parson
Nixie
Dusty
Alex G&T
Alice

Vote

Justin Swanson


Phew! Great month, everyone! Big thanks to Wruter & Dusty for the mentions and Victoria for her excellent reviews.

 

[Heijan Xavier]

Vote went to Mad Alice. Really liked the overlapping close/far interwoven narratives. Such depth and layering in only 75 words was very clever I thought.

 

[Parson]

@Vaz Thanks for the short listing.

@Heijan Xavier .... Most Topical? Great!! Thanks

@Bowler1 .... I'm a ghost, even if you shot me you wouldn't hit me. Plus you can't shoot what you can't see.

 

[nixie]

Thanks Vaz

 

[Bowler1]

I'm a ghost, even if you shot me you wouldn't hit me. Plus you can't shoot what you can't see.

Who said that....

A worried Bowler is a dangerous Bowler.

 

[Mr Orange]

smash up your ray gun bowler, then shoot the ghost with the ghost of your raygun. simples...

Edit: in fact i think you better smash aaaalllll your guns...

 

[Bowler1]

in fact i think you better smash aaaalllll your guns...

ZzzzzaaaaapppppPPPP - That's for being silly Mr Orange. What's a Bowler without weapons?

 

[Mr Orange]

ummm.... a well adjusted, decent member of society?...

oh, and owww! good shot.

 

[nixie]

Some brilliant entries this month. I finally voted for Cul.

 

[Justin Swanton]

(Big) Short List

Glen
Cat's
Wruter
Victoria
Cathbad
Thomas G
Starbeast
Coast
Chrispenycate
JohnnyJ
Cull
AJB
Shyrka
Parson
Nixie
Dusty
Alex G&T
Alice

Vote

Justin Swanson


Phew! Great month, everyone! Big thanks to Wruter & Dusty for the mentions and Victoria for her excellent reviews.

I got a vote! Many thanks!

 

[Ihe]

Well, I've voted - after hacking thi list down to:- Victoria Silverwolf, The Judge, StilLearning, Justin Swanton & David Evil Overlord, I finally - with some effort, came down on StilLearning - but any of them might have made it at the last syllable of recorded time…

we're waiting for:- AJB, Alex The G and T, Andrew Lambert , Ashleyne. B. Watts, AstroZon, aThenian, Calliopenjo, Cat's Cradle, ErikB, HazelRah, Heijan Xavier, hopewrites, Ihe, Jo Zebedee, LittleStar, Mad Alice, Perpetual Man, Phyrebrat, ratsy, reiver33, Starbeast, Tanja Bisgaard, The Judge, ThomasG, Ursa major, Vaz, and WordWarrior.

Heeeey I did vote. I resent being called out, my name will be tarnished. I want an apology. And a cake that says "sorry". Better yet, spell out "sorry" with a letter per cake. With multiple exclamation marks. Then give me your car keys and walk away, head low, properly ashamed of what you have done. Nothing less will do.

 

[Cathbad]

The Discussion Thread is almost as fun to read as the stories!!

 

[Justin Swanton]

Heeeey I did vote. I resent being called out, my name will be tarnished. I want an apology. And a cake that says "sorry". Better yet, spell out "sorry" with a letter per cake. With multiple exclamation marks. Then give me your car keys and walk away, head low, properly ashamed of what you have done. Nothing less will do.

You have my unqualified support (but it will cost you one of the cakes - better make sure it's banana, or sponge, or apple - I'm especially partial to apple)