Anonymous 108 Word Challenge Discussion

[Parson]

This is the place for the discussion of the Anonymous 108 Word Challenge.

Each story must include the phrase: Tampering with the machinery is punishable by law." and this phrase is NOT to be in the title.

The Genre is Speculative Fiction

Remember that all entries are to be sent by personal message to me, and I will post them. Good luck.

 

[mosaix]

Thanks for hosting this, Parson.

 

[Parson]

We have our first entry. I now hope for the entries to come "pouring" in.

 

[Parson]

Entry #2 has made an appearance. Does it look a little "worse for wear?"

 

[Cathbad]

Goshdarnit!

I really like the story I've wrote: But I don't seem able to get it under 173 words - and want to put several back in!!

~sigh~

 

[Parson]

take your pen and cross out every fifth word. Alternately, scratch out every adjective and add only those that keep your count under the magic 108. ~evil grin~

 

[Parson]

Entry #3 has arrived. One day we shall all rave against the machine.

 

[Parson]

Entry #4 has arrived and we wonder when the revolution will begin.

 

[juelz4sure]

Wow parson, you've really outdone yourself with these stories. Lol

 

[Parson]

Wow parson, you've really outdone yourself with these stories. Lol

You haven't seen nothing yet!

My newest two stories tell tales of reverse engineering and someone named Pandora.

 

[mosaix]

Some great entries so far.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

"Desperate times" -- When all else fails, ignore the instructions.

"Natural Law" -- The wheels of Mother Nature grind slowly, but they never stop.

"Last Day" -- To strike at an Achilles' Heel, you need to find someone who knows where it is.

"Diktat 23(b)" -- Reformation often turns into a new form of oppression.

"Sunward" -- Sometimes the journey home is long and hard.

"Someone to Watch Over Me" -- Must privacy be sacrificed to ensure security?

 

[Parson]

Story #7: After a hard day of work, there's nothing like Happy Hour at Lucky's Lounge.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

"Happy Hour" -- One should try not to dive too deep while drowning one's sorrows.

 

[Danny McG]

First author guess:-
Natural law, it really gives off a Cathbad feel.

 

[Parson]

*Parson smiles knowingly*

 

[Parson]

Another new story #8 has appeared and presents a stellar defense; even without a title.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

"Untitled" -- It's not always easy to draw the line between living and non-living.

 

[Parson]

I decided that my next entry would scoff at the 108 word limit. After all who need 108 words to tell a wonderful robotic tale? Not this story!

 

[Parson]

You never know what you might find in a scrap yard. Maybe even the Law itself.