DISCUSSION THREAD- February 2019- 75 Word Writing Challenge

TheDustyZebra said:
Definitely go for it! I believe the record for expanding a 75-word Challenge story is currently seven books, held by @ratsy (Nathan Hystad). :D Unless I’ve lost track and he slipped three more in there....
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I've certainly got an expanded world/series out of my first Dark Lord 75 effort from way back in June 2012. Plus numerous returns in 75s and 300s since. @Laura R Hepworth, if you've got the urge, go for it :)

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What's the world coming to...

"We're out of them?"

The cowed minion's forehead smacked the floor as he fervently nodded in acknowledgement.

"Surely not?"

Another nod, another thump.

"What's the world coming to. This drop in moral standards is a disgrace!"

An unsure pause, then another bob and bump.

"So no innocent sacrificial virgins then; what will the other Dark Lords think. Fine what have you got me instead?"

An arm whipped out and proffered a box.

"Inflatable Ingrid?"

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Three different novels in the works and a short story published in an anthology last year. Still, not at the same level as Nathan '@ratsy' Hystad though.
 
Laura R Hepworth said:
I had a lot of fun writing it. Highly tempted to continue it beyond 75 words.
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I see that I'm late to the party, but indeed more than one book has been developed from a 75. Nathan Hystad has had a good deal of success from one of his 75's. --- 7 books "The Survivors Series" ---- (Parson immodestly adds that he suggested to Nathan that his 75 sounded like beginning of a great novel. I have a signed first edition to show for it.)
 
I'll read and vote soon, but thank you to the folks who've been kind enough to vote for, or list my story.

@Stable, I hope you'll be entering Challenges again, soon! :)
 
Tough call between danny and Cats Cradle.

Very different in tone and enjoyable for different reasons. Will vote as soon as I can stop dithering
 
Good stories, as always. It was hard whittling, but here are my lists:

Shortlist:
elvet, Daysman, Victoria Silverwolf, Culhwch, Peter V, Shyrka, Cathbad, mosaix, Teresa Edgerton

Finalists:
Hugh, nixie, Mad Alice.

I voted for Hugh ... I just love the last line. :) Good luck to all in the voting; looks to be very close, CC
 
Running a bit late with reviews, I'm afraid - work and a nasty virus getting in the way.


Steel, @monsterchic – With the old empires falling, finally, it seems that the meek will inherit the earth.

La Conquête du Monde, @M. Robert Gibson – When it comes to games of conquest, there’s more than one way to turn the tables on your opponent.

Perhaps They’ll Like Me More This Time, @mosaix – An all-too-believeable future where the tools of our own creation are our undoing. Anti-social media, more like.

The Price of Miracles, @Teresa Edgertone – The citizens of this toppling empire are willing to sacrifice everything in order to secure a future, not for themselves, but for their children.

Legacy of the Damned, @Perpetual Man – A stark warning of the cost of hubris. One bad apple really can spoil the barrel.

I voted for @Tywin because I'm a sucker for noble stories of duty, however much in vain.
 
nixie said:
I think the poll is brokeno_O

Seriously, I'm stunned 3 more votes, thanks to everyone who has mentioned and voted for my entry. Never dreamed I could be an actual contender.
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Way to go! you're only the ****ing leader, aincha?
 
Last day vote rattle…
According to my slightly infallible list:- Ashleyne, Cathbad, D.A. Xiaolin Spires, D3athw4lker, HazelRah, juelz4sure, Justin Swanton, LittleStar, Luiglin, Mad Alice, monsterchic, SPoots, Teresa Edgerton and Ursa major have not yet voted. Against that:- AstroZon, Kitkatz, skyefly, Stable and Vaz have, without having submitted (thank you very much, even if we might prefer stories as well)

And nixie was, at thatinstant, in pole position with a massive lead of one!
 
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Last day vote rattle…
According to my slightly infallible list:- Ashleyne, Cathbad, D.A. Xiaolin Spires, D3athw4lker, HazelRah, juelz4sure, Justin Swanton, LittleStar, Luiglin, Mad Alice, monsterchic, SPoots, Teresa Edgerton and Ursa major have not yet voted. Against that:- AstroZon, Kitkatz, skyefly, Stable and Vaz have, without having submitted (thank you very much, even if we might prefer stories as well)

And nixie was, at thatinstant, in pole position with a massive lead of one!
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I was halfway through the list at lunchtime. Second half to resume when home.
 
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