Discussion thread -- July 2018 75-word Writing Challenge

[Luiglin]

What I am worrying now is that my grammar is not correct. Also I've mixed a bit verb times and I am not sure if the meaning of phrases is correct.

Speaking only for me, I'm more forgiving on grammar (rules are there to be broken). When I go through the entries my main considerations are did I understand/enjoy the tale and did it match the theme/genre.

 

[nixie]

Speaking only for me, I'm more forgiving on grammar (rules are there to be broken). When I go through the entries my main considerations are did I understand/enjoy the tale and did it match the theme/genre.

You been reading my mind?
That's exactly what I do.

 

[Cathbad]

I try not to read minds. It's disturbing to find so many others are more intelligent than me.

 

[Luiglin]

I try not to read minds. It's disturbing to find so many others are more intelligent than me.

I wouldn't worry about that. I've known some really stupid intelligent people.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Graymalkin -- The author creates a nail-biting sense of suspense in this tense tale.

jackwinabox57 -- The ruthless world of espionage comes to life in this thriller.

Perpetual Man -- Playful humor fills this linguistic tour de force.

Pedro Del Mar -- A decision of monumental importance faces the protagonist of this blend of science fiction and fantasy.

johnnyjet -- One of life's little annoyances is wittily explored in this droll satire.

Parson -- The addictive excitement of the chase is vividly portrayed in this action-packed story.

 

[Luiglin]

@Victoria Silverwolf @Perpetual Man tour de force? Is that the Star Wars cosplay version of the Tour de France?

Sorry, I've had a long morning at work.

 

[Pedro Del Mar]

Thank you for the reviews Victoria and Parson

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

scarpelius -- A seemingly ordinary series of events leads to an unexpectedly beautiful conclusion in this imaginative tale.

 

[Parson]

@scarpelius .... The bigger the pain.... Scarpelius gives us a twist where a misdiagnosis has a surprisingly wonderful result.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Justin Swanton -- This tense drama creates an unnerving sense of paranoia.

HoopyFrood -- With wit and irony the author creates a new twist on an ancient legend.

 

[Parson]

@Justin Swanton .... And then there were none.... Justin gives us a twist in a world where the rules are strict and precise.

@HoopyFrood .... Hard Hand .... Hoopy is playing her last hand; but will it be a twist?

 

[Justin Swanton]

Thanks for the kind mentions Victoria and Parson. There is another catch to the story. Anyone get it?

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

althea -- This thoughtful bit of philosophy ponders how we turn our lives into stories.

 

[Parson]

@althea .... Beginnings .... Althea reminds us that a story always twists the truth, perhaps in meaningful or perhaps in convenient ways.

 

[Parson]

@Phyrebrat .... Landed Gentry .... Phyrebrat has given us a sad but common story with a twist that makes me wonder if I missed something earlier in the story.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Phyrebrat -- The author creates a subtle and moody fantasy that is both beautiful and sad.

 

[Parson]

@mosaix .... A Twist in the Tale .... Mosaix does indeed give us a twist in the tail, er, I mean tale.

Made me smile!

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

mosaix -- This skillful pastiche of hard-boiled detective fiction leads to an amusing conclusion.

 

[Starbeast]

I had three ideas. I kept rewriting my second idea for a couple of weeks. Then, this afternoon, I decided to write out my third idea and post it.

Now for the 300.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Starbeast -- This grim comedy paints an accurate picture of the worst in human behavior.