Discussion Thread -- July 2017 75-word Writing Challenge

I tried to keep mine light and upbeat. Something not so dark and depressing. I think I did the dark and depressing thing last time so it was time to change that.

It's about children's tools after all.
 
My story was originally written in verse, but I found prose far more painful to write, so, I figured, that was the way to go.
 
Tywin -- This subtle tale pulls at the reader's heartstrings.

Joshua Jones -- This story deals with a sensitive issue with a delicate touch.

holland -- The universal emotion of mourning is conveyed through an unexpected metaphor in this hard-hitting story.

johnnyjet -- This imaginative fantasy reminds us to be wary of our day daydreams.

TheJudge -- The importance of never allowing the darkest part of the past to be forgotten is shown in this powerful tale.

StuartSuffel -- Through the use of ritual we are able to withstand the hardest blows, as we see in this sensitive meditation.

ErikB -- The fact that turnabout is fair play is shown in this thoughtful recreation of the past.

HoopyFrood -- This sardonic fable reveals that sometimes no kind deed goes unpunished.

Phyrebrat -- Many human foibles are revealed in this droll parable.

TitaniumTi -- A unique vision of the future is offered in this deceptively quiet story.

Cat's Cradle -- This poetic allegory explores the thin line between what is human and what is not.

Old_Man_Steve_2016 -- This cautionary tale shows the vulnerability of the innocent.

Heijan Xavier -- The fact that the simplest things can bring back painful memories is movingly depicted in this story.
 
@Old_Man_Steve2016 .... Has managed to point us to the fact that sometimes it's better not to read the directions even if "The Best Toys Always Come with Directions."

@Heijan Xavier .... Has given us a tale of a heart so broken and a deed so vile that forgiveness is impossible even if "Forgive Me" Was All the Note Read."
 
@D.A. Xiaolin Spires .... Reminds us that every good toy story has a good moral at the end of it and that's why everyone looks forward to "Toy Story time, In Toy Land."

@Peter V .... Shows us the consequences of being an alien's toy. You are likely to find that you are "Out of the Frying Pan" and into the fire.

@AstroZon .... Helps us understand that toys can play a critical part in make a decision about "The Zedek Settlement."
 
The foot injury was more about that thing on my leg that weighed about ten pounds (4.54 kg). It kinda got in the way of life's needs which forced me to concentrate on it rather than what needed to be done.

On a side note, I learned how to type on a typewriter. So, yes, I learned the touch system of typing. I was never great at it but I can say I can type. Yes, I am grateful for those who created spellcheck.
 
Interesting interpretations. I figured readers would be upset with the astronauts for leaving the doors open.
I've seen that so often on TV and in games. I'm surprised ships don't get overloaded with xenomorphs rats.
The anime equivalent is leaving the Gundam cockpit open during an attack, so any random 12 year old can fall in it and lead the Earth Gov to victory.
 
@Lumens .... Let's us see the life through the eyes of a child playing in his "Paradise Loft."
 
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