DISCUSSION THREAD -- October 2016 75-word Writing Challenge

[Bowler1]

Now, remember the squeaky bit can be swallowed. So be careful.

Now you... squeak... tell me.

I've posted... squeak... let's hope it not too abstract Dune.

I'm getting... squeak... a squeaky ray gun and squeak the squeak out of Luiglin... squeak.

It's... squeak... like the hic ups.

Squeak!

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Bowler1 -- The emotional intensity of this character study strongly conveys the overwhelming power of the lust for revenge.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Phyrebrat -- The intensity of this surreal vision of the future is sure to remain with the reader for a long time to come.

 

[crystal haven]

Thank you for the lovely review, Victoria.

 

[Droflet]

Glen, very good entry. However, have to typed up a translation? Not for me, but non Aussies. Just a thought.

 

[Heijan Xavier]

Glen - Why was I under the impression it was spelled 'struth'?

Isn't it an abbreviation of God's truth?

Or is truth spelled trewth down under?

Trewth is kind of cool actually.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Glen -- The author supplies a tongue-in-cheek look at the things we might really miss about civilization.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Stephen Thompson -- This introspective science fiction story ponders the way in which the past always remains with us.

 

[Starbeast]

Miskatonic University's Ancient Alien Exhibit 1926, @Starbeast – When a smoking-related mishap instigates the resurrection of an ancient terror the hapless Smegly turns out to be both the cause, and the solution, for the crisis.

Thank you for the review Shyrka. I had a lot of fun putting this month's entry together. I like the uniqueness of your story.

Oh man. So many awesome tales to try to narrow it down for one vote.

 

[Stable]

Glen - Why was I under the impression it was spelled 'struth'?

Isn't it an abbreviation of God's truth?

Or is truth spelled trewth down under?

Trewth is kind of cool actually.

It's like what happened to goodbye. No one thinks "God be with ye" when they say it, likewise no one thinks "God's truth" when they say strewth.

 

[Glen]

Glen, very good entry. However, have to typed up a translation? Not for me, but non Aussies. Just a thought.

The story will have to stand as it is until comp closes. I like your idea though. I may post a translation to proper Queen's English after voting. I am sure everything will become clear then. Until then, English viewers at least, can refer back to eighties Fosters/Castelmaine XXXX ads for a rough approximation of intention. 'Lovely bunch of blokes. Bit rough on their animals though." "I can see the pub from here!" "Overdid it with the cherry wine."

Glen - Why was I under the impression it was spelled 'struth'?

Crikey!

Glen -- The author supplies a tongue-in-cheek look at the things we might really miss about civilization.

Tongue-in-cheek!? I do a proper literary fiction piece and this is the outrageous commentary I get!!

 

[Glen]

Glen, very good entry. However, have to typed up a translation? Not for me, but non Aussies. Just a thought.

I have prepared a simple translation, which, at 267 words, proves that Strine is less circumlocutory then English...
...and it uses less words.

[Light blue touchpaper and retire.]

 

[Shyrka]

Summer Queen, @Hex – A bleak and eerie tale of how the desperate sacrifice of an immortal creature to help a drought-ridden land leads to hideous, unforeseen consequences.

The South Ridge, @Coast – This tale chronicles the exploits of a hapless moisture farmer who has taken over a desert farmstead that sounds oddly familiar.

The New Martian, @Parson – Marooned on Mars, a poor space explorer must make a living through the most humiliating of means.

Hung out to dry, @crystal haven – In some future world where robots take care of the every day chores, sudden industrial action causes severe anguish for a poor, unsuspecting couple.

Eternal Thirst, @Bowler1 – An unknown figure’s need for vengeance drives them to endure extreme hardships. The only thing that will slake their thirst is blood.

 

[ratsy]

Just when I wasn't sure if I would write a 300 or a 75 this month, I seem to have done both.

Cool theme

 

[Heijan Xavier]

It's like what happened to goodbye. No one thinks "God be with ye" when they say it, likewise no one thinks "God's truth" when they say strewth.

Thank you.

#edewcated

 

[Parson]

The New Martian, @Parson – Marooned on Mars, a poor space explorer must make a living through the most humiliating of means.

"Humiliating Circumstances" indeed! Thanks for the review @Shyrka .

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Devil's Advocate -- By presenting a familiar environment from a new viewpoint, the author makes the ordinary new and intriguing.

ratsy -- This emotional account of a great loss powerfully conveys the desire for vengeance.

 

[mosaix]

Well I'm in. I knew what my story was going to say early in the month but I found it difficult to get the words exactly right. I'm still not sure...

 

[crystal haven]

Thank you for the lovely review, Shyrka.

 

[Bowler1]

Squeak!