Discussion Thread - February 2018 100 Word Anonymous Challenge

[Joshua Jones]

Welcome, one and all, to the February 100 word Anonymous Challenge. For those interested in entering, please send me your stories via PM, and I will post them to the discussion thread.

Theme: Malevolence
Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, or Horror.

Good luck everyone!

 

[Joshua Jones]

The first story is already up, setting the bar high from the outset.

The sufferers: Enforced, dutiful malevolence. Which is the more tortured party?

 

[Joshua Jones]

Story number 2 is up.

The Tea Boy: Contrary to popular belief, revenge is a cup, and it is best served warm.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

"The sufferers" -- Malevolence can be sad.

"The Tea Boy -- Malevolence can be quiet.

 

[Joshua Jones]

And now number 3! We are off to a great start.

Serve Hot: Making malicious accusations may have unintended consequences...

 

[Joshua Jones]

And, thank you, Lady Silverwolf, for contributing your excellent reviews.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

"Serve Hot" -- Malevolence can be self-destructive.

 

[Cathbad]

First draft, 240 words. Second draft 195. I might need to start from scratch...

 

[Appello]

First draft, 240 words. Second draft 195. I might need to start from scratch...

Pssst... your name is showing

 

[Cathbad]

I'm getting senile...

 

[Alex The G and T]

In a brash and brazen move; Cathbad foregoes anonymity.

 

[Joshua Jones]

Officially at 4 entries...

Bad Seed: Proving that sometimes, malevolence is hereditary.

 

[Joshua Jones]

Also, friendly reminder to PM me your story... As brave as it is to forgo anonymity, there is great fun in guessing (and for me, watching people guess...).

 

[Joshua Jones]

Up to 5 now

The encounter: In space, only those who read your diary can hear you scream.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

"Bad Seed" -- Malevolence can be hereditary.

"The encounter" -- Malevolence can be unstoppable.

 

[Joshua Jones]

Just to let everyone know, I will be on a three day, no technology weekend with my wife and kids starting today, so if you send me any entries, I won't be able to put them up until Monday.

See you all then!

 

[jackwin]

Hi, where do I find the stories?

 

[jackwin]

Never mind, I found em. Thnx

 

[Joshua Jones]

Now we have number 6!

The Games they Play: When malevolence and benevolence play games with creation, a loss has dire consequences.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

"The Games They Play" -- Malevolence can be universal.