DISCUSSION -- April 2018 300 Word Writing Challenge #29

[Starbeast]

I made it........... thud

 

[Ursa major]

So did I...

...but the formatting -- well, the line spacing between the title and the story -- has gone awry and it's too late to change it.

 

[Ursa major]

The challenge has closed and the voting is now open.

To cast your THREE votes, use the link below.

Please vote for your top THREE choices; note that all three votes must be cast AT THE SAME TIME to count.​

 

[Heijan Xavier]

@Rafellin @Victoria Silverwolf @Joshua Jones got my votes.

I'm guite the JJ fan boy this month.

 

[Joshua Jones]

Wow, a vote already? Thank you so much @Heijan Xavier! What a wonderful surprise after a long day.

 

[Cathbad]

Redemption Cemetery -- @Calliopenjo
Redoubt -- @chrispenycate
THE LAST STORYTELLER -- @RJM Corbet

 

[RJM Corbet]

Redemption Cemetery -- @Calliopenjo
Redoubt -- @chrispenycate
THE LAST STORYTELLER -- @RJM Corbet

Thanks, Cathbad!

 

[RJM Corbet]

@Cathbad The Boss and @Starbeast Outlaws on Salishan Mountain, so far yet to decide on the other, so it will get my stealth vote, and I'll be looking for the justification of those benches, lol ...

 

[Rafellin]

Easy choice this time round.

Top o' the stack: M.Robert Gibson

With a tie for second: johnnyjet and The Judge

 

[M. Robert Gibson]

I think I know why more people don't vote - it's just too difficult to choose!

Anyway, it was a struggle but I managed it, but on a different night, it could easily have been a different three
The Boss Cathbad
Dungeon Club Luiglin
Revenge, Served Hot Joshua Jones

 

[Joshua Jones]

I think I know why more people don't vote - it's just too difficult to choose!

Anyway, it was a struggle but I managed it, but on a different night, it could easily have been a different three
The Boss Cathbad
Dungeon Club Luiglin
Revenge, Served Hot Joshua Jones

Well then, I am thankful you voted on this particular night! I greatly appreciate the vote!

 

[Stable]

I voted for:
Rafellin - Down to the City Apocalyptically philosophical.
Vic Silverwolf - The Other Guest A beautifully original spooky tale.
Shyrka - Broken Promises Dark and the ending is well set up earlier. Foreshadowing in 300 words? Colour me impressed. I read this three times in a row.

Special mentions for:
Cathbad - The Boss
Mosaix - Place of Safety
Cat's Cradle - Mass
Luiglin - Dungeon Club
Dan Jones - Wait of the World
Phyrebrat - Breaking the seal
Chrispenycate - Redoubt
Heijan Xavier - Guide for the perplexed
The Judge - If you wrong us

Thanks to @Peter V for the vote as well.

 

[Shyrka]

Ooh, a vote. Thank you very much, @Stable, what a lovely surprise.

 

[s.d. Ervin]

s.d. Ervin -- This imaginative story depicts in convincing detail a possible danger of the future.

Thanks for the comment. I bristle a bit, however, at the term "the future", me and Dr.Strange think there's a bunch of 'em. I couldn't take another step if were not so.

 

[Mr Orange]

didn't manage to get in this challenge. i had a couple of stories competing for attention but they really didn't try hard. in fact i was very disappointed in the effort put in by the two of them. and then work got in the way of a last minute effort so i didn't get either of the stories developed. serves them right, really.

anyway, i will definitely find time to vote. as long as all of your stories behave better than mine and don't start confusing me with all being great. just get them to form an orderly line, keep nice and quiet and let me choose.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Culhwch -- The spare, matter-of-fact style of this spine-tingling tale heightens its tension.

Heijan Xavier -- This philosophical musing on the nature of reality leads the reader back and forth between the abstract and the concrete.

M. Robert Gibson -- A touch of light satire fills this comic fantasy with a wry look at bureaucracy.

RJM Corbet -- The sadness of this tragic parable is sure to make the reader regret that which is lost.

HazelRah -- This bittersweet romantic myth touches the heart with its sentiment.

Ashleyne -- The compelling power of this bizarre tall tale holds the reader spellbound.

The Big Peat -- This modern dark fantasy provides a chilling lesson in being careful what you ask for.

Moonbat -- This story of childhood's wonders and terrors combines charm with an ominous sense of retribution.

The Judge -- This imaginative fantasy reminds us that what goes around comes around.

Shyrka -- This exciting fantasy adventure portrays the terrible price that must often be paid for transgressions.

LittleStar -- This mysterious tale of fear is made more powerful by the fact that its terrors are not fully understood.

Starbeast -- The author creates an engaging story full of nail-biting suspense.

Ursa major -- This witty comedy of manners shows us the importance of little details.

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Boy, this was a tough one. In the end I went with Rafellin, s.d. Ervin, and Joshua Jones. Maybe I'm showing a prejudice in favor of science fiction. It looks like the votes are spread all over the place as of now.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

First, a big Thank you! to Chris Green for the inspiring photo.

Next, there were many stories I enjoyed this month, including those by Stable, M. Robert Gibson, The Judge, and Shyrka (were this some splendiferous voting period wherein we were granted four votes, TJ's story would have been my extra).

These, though, did receive my vote:

Phyrebrat - Breaking the Seal (so well written, effective from first line to last)
Moonbat - My Next Door-Ogre (I liked this new, odd friendship...and the hyphen didn't bother me. )
Ashleyne - THE TASTE OF DEATH (ah, this was wonderfully weird, and I was rooting for Gary)

A big thanks to Stable for the mention! And best of luck to all, in the voting. Another good challenge.

 

[Joshua Jones]

Culhwch -- The spare, matter-of-fact style of this spine-tingling tale heightens its tension.

Heijan Xavier -- This philosophical musing on the nature of reality leads the reader back and forth between the abstract and the concrete.

M. Robert Gibson -- A touch of light satire fills this comic fantasy with a wry look at bureaucracy.

RJM Corbet -- The sadness of this tragic parable is sure to make the reader regret that which is lost.

HazelRah -- This bittersweet romantic myth touches the heart with its sentiment.

Ashleyne -- The compelling power of this bizarre tall tale holds the reader spellbound.

The Big Peat -- This modern dark fantasy provides a chilling lesson in being careful what you ask for.

Moonbat -- This story of childhood's wonders and terrors combines charm with an ominous sense of retribution.

The Judge -- This imaginative fantasy reminds us that what goes around comes around.

Shyrka -- This exciting fantasy adventure portrays the terrible price that must often be paid for transgressions.

LittleStar -- This mysterious tale of fear is made more powerful by the fact that its terrors are not fully understood.

Starbeast -- The author creates an engaging story full of nail-biting suspense.

Ursa major -- This witty comedy of manners shows us the importance of little details.

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Boy, this was a tough one. In the end I went with Rafellin, s.d. Ervin, and Joshua Jones. Maybe I'm showing a prejudice in favor of science fiction. It looks like the votes are spread all over the place as of now.

Thank you, @Victoria Silverwolf! I am so humbled to see how many people are enjoying my story. It is also really interesting to see how spread the voting is this time. At my last count, 22 of the 32 stories have received at least one vote. Looks like we all want that novel...

 

[RJM Corbet]

@Victoria Silverwolf : Thank you

@LittleStar : Wow! Thank you for your vote!

 

[s.d. Ervin]

As a newbie I would like to thank whatever version of the illuminati who invest their energy in this forum. And.....shout out to @Victoria Silverwolf for the vote. Validation is running amok in my spirit.