DISCUSSION -- JANUARY 2020 300-word Writing Challenge (#36)

[Cat's Cradle]

I did

Oh, sorry - I'm retired, and need things to look forward to. Any Writing Challenge is one of those. Still three weeks left, plenty of time!

 

[Peter V]

Oh, sorry - I'm retired, and need things to look forward to. Any Writing Challenge is one of those. Still three weeks left, plenty of time!

Please, no apology necessary. My memory is not my strength at the best of times!

Not sure when I will get a chance to look at the 300. Surprised myself by coming up with something utterly brilliant for the 75, only to realise it doesn't fit the genre!

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Well, a car can become a spaceship, or a farmer an alien.

 

[Luiglin]

Well, a car can become a spaceship, or a farmer an alien.

How about an alien car farming on a spaceship?

 

[Peter V]

Well, a car can become a spaceship, or a farmer an alien.

I looked at the possibility of changing things but unfortunately for this tale it does not work. It would fit with both tongue in cheek horror and fantasy but SF is too much of a stretch alas. I will save it on the off chance it fits with something in the future

 

[Peter V]

Oh, but I have enjoyed reading the first tale and love the way it fits so well with the image and perfectly captures the age. For the record, this is not a review

 

[Kerrybuchanan]

I haven't entered a writing challenge in an embarrassingly long time, but I saw that image about an hour ago and thought I'd have a crack at it. Nothing venture, nothing win! It's a bit of a rough first draft but I know this month is going to be crazy busy so if I'd tried to sleep on it, there's a risk it would never have been posted.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

I'm in, too. Not sure about this one, but it was what came to me. I enjoyed writing it, and I guess that's what counts. Good luck, all, CC

 

[Vaz]

Great first three entries.

@Kerrybuchanan lovely story considering its been a while.


Might have a crack at this one too very soon.


V

 

[Danny McG]

I've started rewriting mine, my first version was too much of a Treasure Island rip-off

(Except for the zombies and the space marines and the self aware alien AI sex-bot)

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Rafellin: The author does a fine job of writing from the point of view of a non-human character. When the scene shifts to a more familiar one, the contrast emphasizes the difference between the extraordinary and the mundane.

Kerrybuchanan: This exciting adventure story creates a heroic and inspiring character for the reader to admire. The combination of realistic detail and magic makes the fantastic seem believable.

Cat's Cradle: The confused and jumbled memories of the narrator excite the interest of the reader. As we wonder at the reason for this strange mixture of contradictory images, the final revelation comes as an unexpected, but wholly logical, explanation.

 

[Kerrybuchanan]

Thank you, @Victoria Silverwolf. I’d forgotten how lovely it is to receive one of your thoughtful reviews.
Edit: and then I read your entry. It is perfectly crafted with a wonderful build-up to a perfect surprise ending.

 

[Ian Fortytwo]

Well I have entered, quite a challenge for me this time.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Ian Fortytwo: The combination of science fiction and historical fiction piques the reader's interest in this wholly original creation. To add to the intrigue, a sudden, unexpected revelation at the end causes us to ponder the nature of fiction itself.

 

[Ian Fortytwo]

Ian Fortytwo: The combination of science fiction and historical fiction piques the reader's interest in this wholly original creation. To add to the intrigue, a sudden, unexpected revelation at the end causes us to ponder the nature of fiction itself.

A great review @Victoria Silverwolf . Thank you.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Guttersnipe: The ability of the imagination to triumph over those who would limit its explorations comes across vividly in this allegorical fantasy. The fact that the antagonist learns to appreciate the dreams of the protagonist proves that people truly can change for the better.

 

[olive]

I don't think I can do this one. It's too difficult for me.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

I don't think I can do this one. It's too difficult for me.

That is, of course, for you to decide. I would, however, encourage you to just dash off something that comes to mind, not necessarily closely related to the image. You might be surprised where it takes you.

 

[olive]

That is, of course, for you to decide. I would, however, encourage you to just dash off something that comes to mind, not necessarily closely related to the image. You might be surprised where it takes you.

You have a point. Thank you.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

elvet: The use of correspondence adds verisimilitude to this deceptively quiet tale. By drawing the reader into the daily life of the protagonist, the tragic conclusion becomes even more poignant.