Discussion - January 2020 - 75 word writing challenge

[Danny McG]

J C Scoberg.....that took a Google to see what a Kleinmann’s was.
I was actually expecting some kind of armadillo!

 

[Parson]

@AMB .... Of Mice and Men .... AMB's story reminds me a bit of Algernon, and I wonder now who's playing with whom?

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Clockworkbot shows the importance of having multiple options.

Abernovo demonstrates the power of the environment over the organism.

Vince W offers alternative uses for obsolescent products.

StilLearning portrays a changing point of view.

M. Robert Gibson detects the hidden truth behind the surface.

Parson foretells a time when the last shall be first.

Shyrka finds value in an unexpected place.

johnnyjet warns the buyer to beware.

J. C. Scoberg paints a portrait of environmental activism.

AMB observes a game with very high stakes.

Star-child witnesses the slow but steady hand of evolution at work.

 

[Shyrka]

Thanks Victoria and Parson for the lovely reviews, as ever.

Please accept my apologies for my general lack of engagement of late. I've been struggling to find the same level of inspiration (and - somewhat related - enthusiasm) and this, coupled with being increasingly busy at work, have limited the time I've had. I'd love to do some more reviews again but I fear I wouldn't be able to review everyone's entry which just seems unfair on those that would miss out.

 

[J.C. Scoberg]

Thank you for the review @Victoria Silverwolf

 

[Parson]

@Star-child .... Not Approved For Human Use .... S Child brings us an interesting tale of pets being allowed something most humans desperately want, but are not allowed.

@Hugh .... I have no longing for Ithaca .... Hugh writes us a tale of survival.
Somehow this tale seems melancholy to me, but that feeling does not arise out of the words as far as I can see.

@Peter V .... Schrödinger’s Cat Mouse .... Peter tells a tale of love and not sharing.

 

[Abernovo]

Thank you for the review, Victoria.

 

[StilLearning]

Thanks for the review Victoria

 

[Culhwch]

I'm rather hoping that the ten year anniversary might do that.

No. Way.

That makes me feel so old...

 

[Ursa major]

The challenge is closed to new entries.

Voting will soon be open.

 

[AMB]

Thank you Parson and Victoria for the reviews.

 

[Ursa major]

The poll is now open at the link below:

POLL -- January 2019 75-Word Challenge -- READ FIRST POST!​

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[Parson]

@Mr Orange .... Progress Update – Agent Starwalker: Planet KAT367 Species Subjugation .... Orange confirms our worst fears and helps us to realize that Dogs really are our best friend.

@LittleStar .... Everyone Leaves .... L. Star writes a story that shows the joy of friends who stay with you.

@TheDustyZebra .... Worry— free! .... TDZ leaves me giggling and thinking of Tribbles .... They are always trouble!

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Hugh sings a poetic tribute to otherness.

Peter V reminds us of the saying about the best laid plans.

Mr Orange reveals an intimate knowledge of differing personality types.

LittleStar points out the importance of quick repairs.

TheDustyZebra demonstrates how too quick an assumption can dire consequences.

 

[Mr Orange]

many thanks for the reviews @Parson and @Victoria Silverwolf.

 

[Star-child]

Thank you @Victoria Silverwolf and @Parson for the reviews.

Just voted for @Clockworkbot's Death To Spies. An actual story, subverts the pet angle and a great ending line. Well done!

As a rule, I'm boycotting any story with the obvious Fantastic Planet gambit.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

It came down to nearly a tie between Star-child and Hugh, with the vote going to the former.

 

[Star-child]

It came down to nearly a tie between Star-child and Hugh, with the vote going to the former.

I had to check the poll thread first to make sure I got former vs latter right before I got all excited. Thanks for the vote, Victoria!

 

[Star-child]

Runners up:

@Victoria Silverwolf @Elckerlyc @Shyrka

Nicely done.

 

[Peter V]

Hard to winnow down to a shortlist but here goes...

Culhwch
Luiglin
elvet
Clockworkbot
Shyrka