The Perp Challenge Discussion Thread.

[Cat's Cradle]

This is some challenge, Perp! At first I thought it might be beyond me...then I took a sleeping pill and started writing...and here we are! I am too out of it to read the other stories...or to be certain that my own story is correct both in grammar and punctuation (hope the old instincts kicked in). And I think my title might actually have to be counted (you'll see what I mean)...I figured I'd go for the shortest story (though I think it's not quite short enough).

Okay, drugged posting should never be encouraged. Loved the challenge, Perp, and best of luck all, with your stories! Good night, CC

 

[Cathbad]

Homecoming, @Victoria Silverwolf - A visit to a haunted tower is more than it seems. So is the visitor.

Untitled, @Mouse - I've often wondered if the Ends can Justify the Means. Sometimes I forget to consider if the act was justified at all!

Past, Present, Future?, @Luiglin - I'm not sure this bloke had his wish fulfilled - or if he was punished for making it!

Untitled, @Teresa Edgerton - An enigmatic mission, for am enigmatic Agent. How I'd love to be a bug in his pocket... seems like an intriguing beginning to a great adventure!

A History Imagined, @Cat's Cradle - It is said, we are what we make of ourselves. So perhaps this character is right, and it will only take more imagining?

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Mouse -- The history of a murder is related here with a chilling lack of emotion that is sure to generate goosebumps.

Luiglin -- This story allows us to imagine what it would be like to have the great responsibility of an amazing power.

Teresa Edgerton -- The tension of this imaginative tale of adventure makes the reader catch her breath.

Cat's Cradle -- The density of this intense account of one person's dreams of a better life reminds me of the famous condensed novels of J. G. Ballard.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

I was tired last night, and so forgot to send my condolences, Perp, to your family, for your grandmother's passing. 101 is an amazing age, and I think you've mentioned on the site before that she was an impressive woman. How lovely to honor her in this challenge.

And thank you for the fine reviews, Cathbad and Victoria Silverwolf! What a diverse range of very interesting stories so far.

 

[Perpetual Man]

Thank you for your kind words CC. It's probably worth mentioning that Granny loved words and reading, it was not uncommon to see her doing a crossword, so I like to think she would have got a kick out of this.

And, not that it's worth a bonus point or anything but I'm pretty impressed you got the word perpetual in there too.

 

[Mouse]

Since you didn't say whether the 250 words included a title I didn't give it one.

Ditto.

I also coloured my words (same as @Luiglin) to make it easier for the uh... entry-checker-person.

 

[Luiglin]

Ditto.

I also coloured my words (same as @Luiglin) to make it easier for the uh... entry-checker-person.

I didn't copy @Mouse as the pencil I chose was blue.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

And, not that it's worth a bonus point or anything but I'm pretty impressed you got the word perpetual in there too.

Trust me, that was intentional ... changed it at the last moment (never hurts to suck up to the challenge creator!).

 

[Joshua Jones]

In at 75 words. I was hoping to get it in the 60s, but that just wasn't to be.

My condolences as well, Perp. My wife lost multiple family members this year, so I can empathize.

 

[Starbeast]

Inspiration came to me just after I posted here yesterday.

I can't even imagine what everyone else before me has written. But I'll find out.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Glisterspeck -- The author discusses important philosophical questions about the limitations of knowledge in this thoughtful essay.

Joshua Jones -- The peculiar details found in this fantastic tall tale draw the reader into its sense of fun.

Starbeast -- This far-ranging and imaginative vision of an apocalyptic future may, perhaps, prove all too prophetic.

 

[Cathbad]

Untitled, @Glisterspeck - A historical perspective I'd never have imagined. But somehow, there in that darkness... seems more truth than imagination.

The Barkeeper's Story, @Joshua Jones - A good drunk can oft ruin a good story!

History at it's End, @Starbeast - A sad end to a sad race - told in such a distressing manner!

 

[Parson]

Perp... So sorry for your lose. I have vacation (holiday) to you Brits the week after Christmas. I'll get cracking then.

 

[Cathbad]

Just made me first stab at it.

Fail.

Second attempt soon...

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Peter V -- A great deal of thought went into this carefully constructed, ironic tale of one who assumes too much.

holland -- The cold-blooded narrator of this circular tale of terror may actually frighten the reader.

 

[Starbeast]

@Victoria Silverwolf & @Cathbad - Thank you both for your reviews.

@Perpetual Man - My deepest condolences to you and your family, bro. And a fantastic challenge you've created.

 

[Cathbad]

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[TheDustyZebra]

Hopefully, my time machine will be fixed soon.

Fixed that.

Err... the thread, not your time machine. That will take a bit more work. And a flux capacitor.

 

[Cathbad]

Coincidence, @Peter V - Often, there is fact behind the fable. Sometimes, the fact is the fable...

Kill and Repeat, @holland - Ah, who doesn't have that one person - teacher, enemy, unworthy hero of history - we wouldn't want to throttle? I'm a bit jealous...

 

[holland]

This was a great writing exercise for me. I had the list of required word and just started writing whatever came to mind to fill in the gaps between them, and I was actually surprised to have something at least resembling a story

Thanks for the great challenge @Perpetual Man!