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

[Perpetual Man]

Just read through the stories and there are some absolute crackers (as always). It's going to take a while to narrow down to three.

Thanks for all the mentions, and for the votes elvet, SB, AMB, Daysman, olive, etaylor and ozmosis. They are greatly appreciated

 

[scarpelius]

Finally made time read the entries in 300 challenge. I've voted for
@Guttersnipe
@M. Robert Gibson
@Ursa major
I've enjoyed almost all stories this month, I'm going to add a list later because is hard keep track of them on phone.

 

[Ursa major]

Many, many thanks for the vote, scarpelius.

 

[Abernovo]

Thank you for the vote, @Azoraa. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I'm trying to get the entries read this weekend. Why do my days 'off' feel so short?

 

[Abernovo]

And, I have voted.

@The Judge has a writing style that is always entertaining, and the story she wrote this time was enthralling, showing a complete 'world' in 300 words;

@mosaix created a common enough predicament for a time traveller, but brought it to life with urgency, humour, and detail; and

@Phyrebrat has a talent for portentous horror, showcased here with an innovative twist on a classic theme.

All three stories grabbed me from the first line, and held my attention until the final full stop.

 

[mosaix]

I have a stealth vote from @Phyrebrat . Thank you.

 

[LittleStar]

I didn’t get around to entering this month again. At the moment my time is so short, and unless I have a stand out idea I feel it’s better spent on my WIP. Maybe next quarter
But even not entering, I’m always happy to read the fine entries and lend a vote or three.

Shortlist:-
CC
Elvet
Phyre
Luiglin

Votes:-
Victoria
Mosaix
TJ

 

[M. Robert Gibson]

The Gibbo jury is in. As ever, very difficult to choose, so being a bit of strict with spelling and grammar helps.

Shortlist
Compass Rose - @Kerrybuchanan
From Hell's Heart I Stab At Thee - @Victoria Silverwolf
Not Long Now. - @mosaix
The Travels Of Sir Reginald Rigmarole, Part 94! - @Dan Jones - always a pleasure to read about Sir Reg
Bridg - @greenfox

Votes
Here There Be Teachers - @Guttersnipe
For the Gander - @dannymcg - a delicious little tale
The Rise of Woman - @Phyrebrat

 

[Danny McG]

Thanks for the vote.

It's looking very close this month, four possible champions who all have strong stories.

Predicting a tie-break!

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Just noticed a vote - thanks very much, chrispenycate!

 

[AMB]

Thanks @Phyrebrat and @chrispenycate for the stealth votes.

And belated thanks also @Cat's Cradle and @etaylor.

 

[chrispenycate]

Well I could hardly fail to enter and to vote, could I? All right, I've been quite ill, but some things are sacred.

I'll try for a short lift, but Tuesday I spent less than an hour out of bed.

 

[Abernovo]

Well I could hardly fail to enter and to vote, could I? All right, I've been quite ill, but some things are sacred.

I'll try for a short lift, but Tuesday I spent less than an hour out of bed.

Get well soon, Chrispy! Sending all the good thoughts.

 

[elvet]

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Crispenycate.

 

[nixie]

Well I could hardly fail to enter and to vote, could I? All right, I've been quite ill, but some things are sacred.

I'll try for a short lift, but Tuesday I spent less than an hour out of bed.

Get well soon.

 

[Kerrybuchanan]

Hope you're soon back on your feet, @chrispenycate. Thinking of you x

 

[Dan Jones]

Time for voting:

Lots of good entries this month, but I enjoyed these ones the most:

Victoria
Guttersnipe
Phyrebrat
Perp
Elkerlyc
Mr Orange
Judge

But votes went to Guttersnipe, Phyrebrat, and Perp.

 

[mosaix]

And I have another stealth vote. Many thanks Perp!

 

[elvet]

@Perpetual Man Appreciate your vote, and thanks for the shortlisting @LittleStar .

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Hope you're feeling better, chrispenycate.