DISCUSSION -- OCTOBER 2018 300-word Writing Challenge (#31)

Atlantis, Atlantis, Wherefore Art Thou, Atlantis? @Karn's Return - A quest for a lost city - for treasure and glory! Sometimes, our eyes are bigger than not only our stomachs, but our hearts, as well. It seems somene here has bitten off more than they can chew, and not even his son can show him his folly.
 
Thank you, that was one of my infamous idea-to-words posts. You can ask others about such things on here from years past; most of my entries were always such.
 
The Drowned Kings @Shyrka - Who could not emphasize with this protagonist's fury? Present for her brother's birth, witnessing her brother killed. Fury and grief. A combination that spells doom for all.
 
Karn's Return: This comic variation on classic fantasy themes amuses the reader through its contrast between the ambition of its characters and their abilities. Like any properly constructed joke, it concludes with an appropriate punchline.

Shyrka: The central image of this striking tale provides the sense of awe sought by readers of epic fantasy. The author also supplies a protagonist with an all-encompassing motivation, providing a strong sense of empathy.
 
Many thanks, dear lady of the gentle white wolf clan. :)


Debating on whether or not I'll try to review the 300...I'll have the time, anyway...
 
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Elvet: It’s often said that one should go big or go home, but that is certainly not the case here. A daring theft and a clever escape, by a citizen of some value to their home city, but it does bring up questions of why this entire situation is happening…I imagine that this thief tried to reach for the stars and fell short, for some reason.


Harliebunny: A simple little tale, told by one going through the experience. Erebus was not a place to fear or dread, but held none of the honor or glory or even joy of life. It was nice to see Stella accept her fate here at the end, where I would imagine few really would.


Cathbad: I would imagine that James Bond would make cleaner escapes, but despite everything he goes through, his really aren’t as exciting as Landon’s seems to be here. Packed full of action in a single bite, the flavors of this story explode when you feast your eyes upon its bounty, and is really very fun.


Cat’s Cradle: A tale of sadness and woe, and to be honest, perhaps slightly disturbing with an AI that seems to hold some form of emotion towards her owner. I really can see no happy ending for this tale, as this is a road that leads all too often to self-destruction…


Rafellin: Hard to find what to say about this…when the desire for freedom butts up against the fear of losing that freedom, all sorts of emotions can come out, and it seems to me that both of these characters are remarkably calm despite what they may be told. An enjoyable little tale, and a bit of humor at the end there to give it some much needed lightheartedness against such a serious backdrop.


dannymcg: Ah, patience is a virtue, and reward is all the more sweet when it finally arrives to those who wait. A terrible form of tragedy for the humans being attacked, as there is little that can stop the power of a beast such as the Kraken. And dare I say, in these few words, I find a story greater than that told in Wrath of the Titans. A fine job on the mythology, and a good twist on adding in portals.
 
Dan Jones: A story of nonsense and fun, this looks like a combination of Lewis Carrol and Dr. Seuss, with of course, a splash of Scooby Doo thrown in for good measure, adding up to a nice, lighthearted comedy of a story that puts a smile on the face of the reader.


Luiglin: Prophecy comes from the most unlikely of sources, and is all the more terrifying when the prophet(s) show no other signs of such levels of function. It reminds me of David Eddings in how he handled the Child of Light prophecies for the Garion stories, but is all the more terrifying with it being of Christian background. How long does mankind have until the Horsemen thunder down from the heavens to tear the world asunder? Not long, I’d imagine…it’s time to face the writing on the wall.


Appello: A cruel twist of fate, when one is denied the one certain road to freedom. But as long as hope lives within even one single captive, then freedom will never die.


Mosaix: I do wonder what races from other worlds would think about our planet and all the creatures it holds. I would figure that not every world would have beasts the size of whales, but how would they react upon sight of such a creature? I would imagine that they’d question why creatures such as us would be the dominant species, and that could easily spell doom for us.


Calliopenjo: Punishment indeed. I would probably go mad if I had to be forced to listen for hours upon hours of senseless droning about absolutely nothing, and such torture I would not wish upon even the worst of offenders. I feel bad for the narrator of this story, even if he was considered responsible for the tragedy that happened earlier.


Peter V: Ayeni, Kelpie, a rose by any other name…the title of this entry sums everything up. The trouble is, we are often so shortsighted about our situations, we wind up blind to the risks until it is too late. It might be considered bliss to be fused with this race of underwater beings, but to lose sense of self and individuality, I would find to be hell.




More to follow later, dear friends.
 
Heijan Xavier: A chilling tale, and one to fit the inspiration picture nicely. Appearances can-and often are-deceiving, and to give your concern to the wrong being can only lead to your own detriment. A tale to caution people to not meddle in affairs they have no business interfering with.


SaitamXVII: Moderation in all things, and don’t go beyond your limits is the lesson of tonight’s tale. A moment of dread builds up for the narrator, only for it to be brought back with that call from the old man, to settle the poor old ticker. Drowning is one of my biggest fears, so to see the possibility of it in a story makes me shudder.


Victoria Silverwolf: To use animals or children to wage cruelty or death upon others is absolutely disgusting, and it warmed my heart to see in this story the fisherman and his son saved not only themselves, but the dolphin from a terrible fate.


Karn’s Return: I dare not say a thing about this until the end…
 
Daysman: A striking image of technology used for both practical and aesthetic purposes is found in this tale of tomorrow. Adding to the story's effect is the fact that, even in an advanced society, people will be dependent on each other.

Perpetual Man: In this thrilling tale of deadly competition the reader is left breathless with suspense. Unexpected events prove that plans often go awry.
 
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Thank you, everyone, for the reviews. I appreciate it. It seems I might be getting better at this. Maybe. lol.
 
Marvellous Things @Daysman - What a beautiful way to signal someone! This story also displays the resilience and ingenuity of humans. The story actually made me feel good!

The Final @Perpetual Man - This is one sporting contest I rather think I'd pass on. I'm all for hard-fought struggle - win or lose: But I'll draw the line on my opponent calling upon gigantic sea creatures to attack me!! Somehow, though, I found I rather enjoyed reading about someone else going through it!
 
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