Discussion Thread -- July 2017 75-word Writing Challenge

[Ursa major]

Well my story is in, as is, I see, TDZ's...


...neither of which mean that the Challenge is closing early this month, so those of you who haven't yet entered have just under 10 hours left to get yours in....

 

[Luiglin]

Well my story is in, as is, I see, TDZ's...


...neither of which mean that the Challenge is closing early this month, so those of you who haven't yet entered have just under 10 hours left to get yours in....

Entering early? It's the end of the world, I tell ya, the end of the world.

 

[Danny McG]

Finally! - We got a yarn with a bunny in

 

[nixie]

4 more entries and we will reach 50.

 

[Dan Jones]

Aaaaand I've thought of something!

 

[Teresa Edgerton]

Less than an hour to go, but if we can get one more story we will reach 50 for (I think) the first time in quite a while.

Anyone? Anyone?

 

[Ursa major]

The Challenge is now closed to new entries.

Voting is now open at the link below:

POLL -- July 2017 75-Word Challenge -- READ FIRST POST!

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[Cathbad]

My Favorites

First Toys, @dannymcg
All Toys All the Time, @johnnyjet
Dead Eyes Full Of Life, @Stuart Suffel
In the shadow of immortality., @TitaniumTi
NOT THE PRETTIEST DOLL IN THE SHOP, @Teresa Edgerton
Got myself a crying, talking, sleeping, walking...., @Moonbat


The Best

It's Broken, @nixie
It Came Back in a Box, @Tywin
Insurrection, @Joshua Jones
Never A Toy, @HazelRah


But I Voted For

The Rag Doll’s Story, @The Judge

 

[Parson]

Parson returns to grumble about people waiting to the last minute. Must more than 10% of you all wait until the last day? Sigh, but hey we got 50 so here goes...

@TheDustyZebra .... Lets us know that writing stories can have serious consequences even when they seem to be only "Playthings."

@Ursa major .... Tells us of us a tale of bullies, liars, and misdirection. A toy's last trip will always be "The Trip of a Lifetime."

@ratsy .... Should provide facial tissues as he tells the tale of the war and "The Doll."

@Mr Orange .... finds out that even a toy can point the accusatory paw in get results even when he is "Just a Bunny."

@Moonbat .... Gives us this uneasy feeling that this story is very kinky. He says "Got myself a crying, talking, sleeping, walking...."

@Dan Jones .... Shows that even toys can have a very nasty side as he tells the story of "Tin Man."

@Robert Mackay .... Reminds us never to mess with people whose gift seems supernatural. They just might march "To the Castle."


By my reckoning we have 50 winners this month. Well done one and all.

 

[Danny McG]

What a choice this month 49!
Ten votes each would help a lot in choosing
I opted for Insurrection by Joshua Jones but there were so many other ones of such a high level - some enterprising person could make a belter of a short story anthology by picking out thirty or so of these.

I did have a short list scribbled down but can't find the paper!
If time permits before "edit cut off hour" then I'll be back

 

[TitaniumTi]

Thank you for the mention, @Cathbad

 

[Hugh]

My vote went to @Joshua Jones

I agree with others' comments: I thought the standard was remarkably high this month.

For one reason or another I particularly liked the following:
@Ashleyne
@dannymcg
@Vaz
@nixie
@holland
@HoopyFrood
@ratsy
@Dan Jones
@Robert Mackay

There were a fair number of others that I also thought were impressive, but I have tried to keep my list relatively short.

 

[nixie]

Thanks Cathbad and Hugh.

 

[Stable]

I voted for @Teresa Edgerton with @Joshua Jones a close second.

 

[Vaz]

Cheers for the mention, Hugh.

v

 

[johnnyjet]

I agree there were a lot of excellent entries this month. In fact, every one deserves a mention. However, I finally came up with my Long List, Short List, and ***** Favorite *****:

I Love My Dolly – Ashleyne
Playmates - Victoria Silverwolf
WAITING ON THE NEXT ASSIGNMENT – Calliopenjo
It Came Back in a Box – Tywin
***** Insurrection - Joshua Jones *****
Buried Alive – Holland
The Rag Doll's Story - The Judge
Dead Eyes Full of Life - Stuart Suffel
When the cat's away, the tribe will play. – ErikB
Jack in His Box – HoopyFrood
Gewgaw - Cat's Cradle
The Best Toys Always Come With Instructions - Old_Man_Steve2016
Toy "Story Time" in Toy Land - D. A. Xiaolin Spires
Plights of the High-Strung Performer – Ihe
Beware the Trending Meme - Cory Swanson
Johnny Wilson (aged 12) Saves the Planet! – mosaix
Old Soldiers – Shyrka
NOT THE PRETTIEST DOLL IN THE SHOP - Teresa Edgerton
Got Myself a Crying, Talking, Sleeping, Walking … - Moonbat
Tin Man - Dan Jones
To the Castle - Robert MacKay

Well done all!

 

[johnnyjet]

Thanks for the mention, Cathbad!

 

[Joshua Jones]

First, I want to say thank you to @johnnyjet, @holland, @Hugh, and @dannymcg who have voted for me so far, and @Stable and @Cathbad for the mentions. My shortlist is also pretty extensive, as the quality of stories this month was truly incredible.

The shortlist:
@Luiglin
@Vaz
@Calliopenjo
@Cat's Cradle
@Lumens
@LittleStar
@Teresa Edgerton
@ratsy

The finalists:
@Stable
@Tywin
@Stuart Suffel
@Moonbat

My vote:
@The Judge

 

[Vaz]

Thank you for the mention on your short list Joshua.

v

 

[Lumens]

Thanks for the mention too @Joshua Jones

Best stories from:

@Cathbad
@Perpetual Man
@Joshua Jones
@HazelRah
@TheDustyZebra

Vote to @The Judge

This was a strong month for stories, but I spotted a few more spelling mistakes than usual. Tried to ignore them. Much fewer stories than usual that I didn't understand.