DISCUSSION THREAD -- December 2020 75 Word Writing Challenge
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Luiglin
Getting worse one day at a time
“Minion, I believe the infernal contraption is working. Now where is this so called enter key? That one, are you sure? It has an arrow on it though that goes down and to the left. And that means enter? I give up, buttons that are keys and a mouse that is not a mouse. You hit the thing and I’ll dictate. Ready?”
Here be the musings on these kingly tales brought forth to me for consideration. Apparently, the Minion says I have to vote for one? Sounds a touch too democratic for me but seeing as I’m in a goo… goo… goo… reasonable mood, I shall acquiesce.
Seal of the Sovereign by a one named @Ashleyne — Seems a reasonable, well-adjusted young lady. Who hasn’t killed a parent to gain power and influence, I’ve done quite a few.
Noblesse Oblige by one named @Victoria Silverwolf — Noblesse Oblige? Those Elves get everywhere. Seems a daft idea as a way of selecting a ruler. Where are the battles, the treacherous friends, the quests to get rid of jewellery? Were the starfish poisonous?
Reluctance by one named @mosaix — He may have passed the test but I suspect he will be poisoned, knifed or fall down the stairs by the end of the week. Never trust the one who puts a crown on your head.
Subtle Feelings by one named @jd73 — Mad-eyed woman? Some of my bestfriends colleagues equals associates creatures that I know have this affliction. I think it is quite an endearing feature, more so in a despotic ruler.
A Gift Fit for a King by one named @Peter V — A ruler after my own heart here. You don’t want any present infested by inhabitants. You don’t know where they’ve been.
“The Fierce Urgency of Now” by one named @Cat's Cradle — As someone who has been reincarnated more than once and have to suffer the Ritual of Dread Cleansing each time this printing sounds interesting. Never been needed though, never felt the need to be.
Nobody wants to be a King and what happens when they do become King by one named @Ian Fortytwo — Ah, good old assassination, been there, had it done to me. My advice? Don’t worry about it, you can always be reincarnated. Sorry Minion? No reincarnation for this King? Well, that’s unfortunate.
TK Event by one named @Danny McG — The dinosaurs, yes, it was not my fault, honest. They’d never have got very far anyway. No opposable thumbs.
The King is Dead? By one named @Bren G — This is horrific. A King giving up power? No, just no. Sorry, Minion? He went onto a rock called Betelgeuse? Sounds Elvish to me.
The Power and The Glory by one named @stevietee — You see, just can’t trust any followers these days. You excepted of course, Minion. This Pitiless Lord sounded ideal. Why do they always let the people have their say, that’s no way to run an autocracy.
The King of Bedlam by one named @Guttersnipe — He deserves being put in a madhouse. Not being able to conquer a peaceful race is pretty damning for any subjugator. My tip of the day, don’t give them a chance to talk back.
‘A’ is for Abdication by one named @BT Jones — In madness lies sanity. Reality is for losers and this President seems to have all the right qualifications.
The King is Dead, God Save the King by one named @Justin Swanton — Why would you ever invoke the Gods? They’d only mess things up. Not one of them has ever helped me out.
Team Work by one named @Provincial — There’s no King in team. However, this does sound a lot like my Vantablack Riders, headless chickens the lot of them.
New broom by one named @Marvin — Now this is more to my liking, a King behaving as a ruler should. Free will? Bah buttermint!
Return Mission by one named @Daysman — Scooter? Now there’s a daft name to call a horse. What is wrong with Blinky, Grey Gorgeous, Shadowtax or Artux?
Plant Earth by one named @AlekseiVashchenko — Rules are there to be broken, ripped up and stamped into dust. Why else have them?
All Hail The King by one named @Wayne Mack — Excellent, a sudden realisation that you now have total and utter dominion over all. I must admit, that is bringing a tear to my eye.
A new sweep blooms by one named @chrispenycate — Sometimes I wished I could get rid of the old guard but some of them came with the castle. But I agree, you need a good fool to stop you feeling foolish.
A Meal Fit For A King by one named @paranoid marvin — Lazy Kings I find disgusting. I mean all that power and they do nothing with it? Where’s the torturing, the conquering, the terrorising? He deserves to be starter, main and pudding.
Let Joy Be Unconfined by one named @M. Robert Gibson — Being born into power, that’s no way to attain a Kingship. It is too quaint and no one will ever take you seriously whilst wearing a nappy and sucking a dummy.
The New King’s Star by one named @Parson — A democratically elected King, whatever next, one that doesn’t cheat at the polls?
Ringing the Changes, One New Year’s Eve by one named @Teresa Edgerton — What a damnable trick to all intents and purposes, the perfect plan. Compassion, selflessness, pass the sick bucket.
The First Miracle by one named @LittleStar — Pila had the best advice. If one comes to replace you, then do away with them quick before they can.
Game of Emails: Corporate Edition by one named @scarpelius — Who or what is CEO? Seems like an entity with the right attitude. Cold and heartless just like my oldfriend beast I know, Gulgy, Lord of the Ice Walruses.
Acid Reign by one named @Heijan Xavier — Ooh, now here’s someone that I could enjoy a natter with over a mug of ale. Acid eh? Nothing wrong with being sneaky if it delivers the right result.
A CautionaryTail Tale by one named @The Judge — I have trouble with verse, all that rhyming must have an effect on the brain, just look at Fools. In this instance them ending up with a Gnu. They wouldn’t have had that with a normal tale.
Wargames by one named @Luiglin — Fake news. Minion, you cheated and I have the proof. No, I don’t need to show you it. I’m the Dark Lord.
Raised for Greatness by one named @johnnyjet — The Fungus King? I know him. Terrible sufferer of the Spores but such a fun guy to be around. What do you mean, Minion, that's such a Dad joke?
The Rightful Heir by one named @Hugh — The old rat king had the right idea. Get rid of one son into Faerie for a few years and use the other to clean out the chickens. Kids, they have to be useful for something, why else have them?
The Family Tree by one named @Capricorn42 — Outside of Goblins, inbreeding is rampant in all aristocratic families; the common folk often have higher principles and common sense.
The Royal Code by one named @Simbelmynë — As the Minion often states, I am a technophobe. I also don’t like technology. This tale then both horrifies and confuses me in equal measure. The Minion on the other hand, enjoyed it.
Conquest Insatiable by one named @Perpetual Man — I feel a bromance coming on. Who is this mysterious wannabe Emperor willing to wade through blood?
When You Book Ahead by one named @TheEndIsNigh — So that’s room service! What, I already have this now? Minion, don’t be a fool. I have Goblin scullery maids. This is Room Service. I bet they use Elf slaves.
The Reality King by one named @Vince W — Kings do not live in reality, no ruler does. If they did, then they would not be rulers.
The Sun King by one named @David Evil Overlord — Genies, so literally minded. You have to be really careful when dealing with the lantern rats. I prefer leaving them to rust in treasures caves and changing the password from open sesame.
Old is the New New by one named @Ursa major — No one has ever asked me to magically fertilise the land. That’s what a host of orcs with bad diets are for.
“And now, Minion, to the vote, even though that leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It has to be @Peter V. Genocidal gift giving.”
Here be the musings on these kingly tales brought forth to me for consideration. Apparently, the Minion says I have to vote for one? Sounds a touch too democratic for me but seeing as I’m in a goo… goo… goo… reasonable mood, I shall acquiesce.
Seal of the Sovereign by a one named @Ashleyne — Seems a reasonable, well-adjusted young lady. Who hasn’t killed a parent to gain power and influence, I’ve done quite a few.
Noblesse Oblige by one named @Victoria Silverwolf — Noblesse Oblige? Those Elves get everywhere. Seems a daft idea as a way of selecting a ruler. Where are the battles, the treacherous friends, the quests to get rid of jewellery? Were the starfish poisonous?
Reluctance by one named @mosaix — He may have passed the test but I suspect he will be poisoned, knifed or fall down the stairs by the end of the week. Never trust the one who puts a crown on your head.
Subtle Feelings by one named @jd73 — Mad-eyed woman? Some of my best
A Gift Fit for a King by one named @Peter V — A ruler after my own heart here. You don’t want any present infested by inhabitants. You don’t know where they’ve been.
“The Fierce Urgency of Now” by one named @Cat's Cradle — As someone who has been reincarnated more than once and have to suffer the Ritual of Dread Cleansing each time this printing sounds interesting. Never been needed though, never felt the need to be.
Nobody wants to be a King and what happens when they do become King by one named @Ian Fortytwo — Ah, good old assassination, been there, had it done to me. My advice? Don’t worry about it, you can always be reincarnated. Sorry Minion? No reincarnation for this King? Well, that’s unfortunate.
TK Event by one named @Danny McG — The dinosaurs, yes, it was not my fault, honest. They’d never have got very far anyway. No opposable thumbs.
The King is Dead? By one named @Bren G — This is horrific. A King giving up power? No, just no. Sorry, Minion? He went onto a rock called Betelgeuse? Sounds Elvish to me.
The Power and The Glory by one named @stevietee — You see, just can’t trust any followers these days. You excepted of course, Minion. This Pitiless Lord sounded ideal. Why do they always let the people have their say, that’s no way to run an autocracy.
The King of Bedlam by one named @Guttersnipe — He deserves being put in a madhouse. Not being able to conquer a peaceful race is pretty damning for any subjugator. My tip of the day, don’t give them a chance to talk back.
‘A’ is for Abdication by one named @BT Jones — In madness lies sanity. Reality is for losers and this President seems to have all the right qualifications.
The King is Dead, God Save the King by one named @Justin Swanton — Why would you ever invoke the Gods? They’d only mess things up. Not one of them has ever helped me out.
Team Work by one named @Provincial — There’s no King in team. However, this does sound a lot like my Vantablack Riders, headless chickens the lot of them.
New broom by one named @Marvin — Now this is more to my liking, a King behaving as a ruler should. Free will? Bah buttermint!
Return Mission by one named @Daysman — Scooter? Now there’s a daft name to call a horse. What is wrong with Blinky, Grey Gorgeous, Shadowtax or Artux?
Plant Earth by one named @AlekseiVashchenko — Rules are there to be broken, ripped up and stamped into dust. Why else have them?
All Hail The King by one named @Wayne Mack — Excellent, a sudden realisation that you now have total and utter dominion over all. I must admit, that is bringing a tear to my eye.
A new sweep blooms by one named @chrispenycate — Sometimes I wished I could get rid of the old guard but some of them came with the castle. But I agree, you need a good fool to stop you feeling foolish.
A Meal Fit For A King by one named @paranoid marvin — Lazy Kings I find disgusting. I mean all that power and they do nothing with it? Where’s the torturing, the conquering, the terrorising? He deserves to be starter, main and pudding.
Let Joy Be Unconfined by one named @M. Robert Gibson — Being born into power, that’s no way to attain a Kingship. It is too quaint and no one will ever take you seriously whilst wearing a nappy and sucking a dummy.
The New King’s Star by one named @Parson — A democratically elected King, whatever next, one that doesn’t cheat at the polls?
Ringing the Changes, One New Year’s Eve by one named @Teresa Edgerton — What a damnable trick to all intents and purposes, the perfect plan. Compassion, selflessness, pass the sick bucket.
The First Miracle by one named @LittleStar — Pila had the best advice. If one comes to replace you, then do away with them quick before they can.
Game of Emails: Corporate Edition by one named @scarpelius — Who or what is CEO? Seems like an entity with the right attitude. Cold and heartless just like my old
Acid Reign by one named @Heijan Xavier — Ooh, now here’s someone that I could enjoy a natter with over a mug of ale. Acid eh? Nothing wrong with being sneaky if it delivers the right result.
A Cautionary
Wargames by one named @Luiglin — Fake news. Minion, you cheated and I have the proof. No, I don’t need to show you it. I’m the Dark Lord.
Raised for Greatness by one named @johnnyjet — The Fungus King? I know him. Terrible sufferer of the Spores but such a fun guy to be around. What do you mean, Minion, that's such a Dad joke?
The Rightful Heir by one named @Hugh — The old rat king had the right idea. Get rid of one son into Faerie for a few years and use the other to clean out the chickens. Kids, they have to be useful for something, why else have them?
The Family Tree by one named @Capricorn42 — Outside of Goblins, inbreeding is rampant in all aristocratic families; the common folk often have higher principles and common sense.
The Royal Code by one named @Simbelmynë — As the Minion often states, I am a technophobe. I also don’t like technology. This tale then both horrifies and confuses me in equal measure. The Minion on the other hand, enjoyed it.
Conquest Insatiable by one named @Perpetual Man — I feel a bromance coming on. Who is this mysterious wannabe Emperor willing to wade through blood?
When You Book Ahead by one named @TheEndIsNigh — So that’s room service! What, I already have this now? Minion, don’t be a fool. I have Goblin scullery maids. This is Room Service. I bet they use Elf slaves.
The Reality King by one named @Vince W — Kings do not live in reality, no ruler does. If they did, then they would not be rulers.
The Sun King by one named @David Evil Overlord — Genies, so literally minded. You have to be really careful when dealing with the lantern rats. I prefer leaving them to rust in treasures caves and changing the password from open sesame.
Old is the New New by one named @Ursa major — No one has ever asked me to magically fertilise the land. That’s what a host of orcs with bad diets are for.
“And now, Minion, to the vote, even though that leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It has to be @Peter V. Genocidal gift giving.”
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Shorties
Noblesse Oblige - @Victoria Silverwolf
Reluctance. - @mosaix
TK Event. - @Danny McG
'A' is for Abdication - @BT Jones
A Meal Fit For A King? - @paranoid marvin
Ringing the Changes, One New Year’s Eve - @Teresa Edgerton
A Cautionary Tail Tale - @The Judge
Wargames - @Luiglin
Biggie
A Gift Fit for a King - @Peter V
Noblesse Oblige - @Victoria Silverwolf
Reluctance. - @mosaix
TK Event. - @Danny McG
'A' is for Abdication - @BT Jones
A Meal Fit For A King? - @paranoid marvin
Ringing the Changes, One New Year’s Eve - @Teresa Edgerton
A Cautionary Tail Tale - @The Judge
Wargames - @Luiglin
Biggie
A Gift Fit for a King - @Peter V
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In no particular order
shortlist:
@Bren G
@M. Robert Gibson
@Cat's Cradle
@mosaix
longer list:
@David Evil Overlord
@Peter V
@Ursa major
@paranoid marvin
@Capricorn42
@Simbelmynë
and the vote for @Victoria Silverwolf as posted earlier
A lovely story. I admire the way that, more than anyone else here, she routinely manages to write 75 words in a flowing prose that shows no sign of the sudden jumps or staccato phrasing that come from trying to shoehorn a longer story into a shorter format.
shortlist:
@Bren G
@M. Robert Gibson
@Cat's Cradle
@mosaix
longer list:
@David Evil Overlord
@Peter V
@Ursa major
@paranoid marvin
@Capricorn42
@Simbelmynë
and the vote for @Victoria Silverwolf as posted earlier
A lovely story. I admire the way that, more than anyone else here, she routinely manages to write 75 words in a flowing prose that shows no sign of the sudden jumps or staccato phrasing that come from trying to shoehorn a longer story into a shorter format.
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Thanks for the shortlistings Wayne Mack, Luiglin , Hugh and M. Robert Gibson.
The Scribbling Man
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Late to the game, but just been reading through all the stories. Here's my shortlist (in no particular order):
@Wayne Mack - All Hail The King
@mosaix - Reluctance
@paranoid marvin - A Meal Fit For A King?
@Capricorn42 - The Family Tree
@David Evil Overlord - The Sun King
Not sure which way I'll vote just yet.
@Wayne Mack - All Hail The King
@mosaix - Reluctance
@paranoid marvin - A Meal Fit For A King?
@Capricorn42 - The Family Tree
@David Evil Overlord - The Sun King
Not sure which way I'll vote just yet.
I found this month's offering a motley selection of gifts to savour.
A lot of entries deserve a mention but I have narrowed down to the shortlist below.
@ Cat's Cradle Topical and speculative, rolled into one. I enjoyed the reveal.
@ Danny McG Who knew those dinos had got so smart?
@ Bren G Well a few people have wondered. Now we know!
@ BT Jones A pun so cringeworthy definitely deserves a mention.
@ Justin Swanton A possibly prophetic observation of how things change with time.
@ paranoid marvin The people will not be eating cake!
@ Teresa Edgerton Karma delivered with a kind twist.
@ The Judge More punning, with a witty rhyme as well. Will this get my vote? Only time will tell.
@ Vince W Taking speculation to an extreme but hey, it seems as fair a way as any.
@ Capricorn42 I think it is important to keep tradition alive.
@ Simbelmynë A digital monarchy. Certainly one of the most speculative entries.
I am sitting on the fence with two or three possibilities for my vote. Maybe I should make my resolution be more decisive! As long as it is after I have done some re-reading
nixie, TheEndIsNigh, Vince W, Luiglin, Heijan Xavier, M. Robert Gibson and Capricorn42 thank you so much for the votes. This is really appreciated.
And a big thank you also to BTJones, johnnyjet, Wayne Mack and Hugh for the listings
Back with my vote shortly(ish).
Stay safe one and all
Peter
A lot of entries deserve a mention but I have narrowed down to the shortlist below.
@ Cat's Cradle Topical and speculative, rolled into one. I enjoyed the reveal.
@ Danny McG Who knew those dinos had got so smart?
@ Bren G Well a few people have wondered. Now we know!
@ BT Jones A pun so cringeworthy definitely deserves a mention.
@ Justin Swanton A possibly prophetic observation of how things change with time.
@ paranoid marvin The people will not be eating cake!
@ Teresa Edgerton Karma delivered with a kind twist.
@ The Judge More punning, with a witty rhyme as well. Will this get my vote? Only time will tell.
@ Vince W Taking speculation to an extreme but hey, it seems as fair a way as any.
@ Capricorn42 I think it is important to keep tradition alive.
@ Simbelmynë A digital monarchy. Certainly one of the most speculative entries.
I am sitting on the fence with two or three possibilities for my vote. Maybe I should make my resolution be more decisive! As long as it is after I have done some re-reading
nixie, TheEndIsNigh, Vince W, Luiglin, Heijan Xavier, M. Robert Gibson and Capricorn42 thank you so much for the votes. This is really appreciated.
And a big thank you also to BTJones, johnnyjet, Wayne Mack and Hugh for the listings
Back with my vote shortly(ish).
Stay safe one and all
Peter
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Merry (belated)Christmas everyone!
Here are my selections for the month. I hope everyone has a wonderful new year!
Great stories this month as usual. Here are my shortlist choices:
My vote went to @Danny McG.
Here are my selections for the month. I hope everyone has a wonderful new year!
Great stories this month as usual. Here are my shortlist choices:
- Noblesse Oblige @Victoria Silverwolf - A concise morsel of a lesson, served up with lemon and tartar sauce.
- Reluctance by @mosaix - the moral being you can't always get what you want.
- A Gift for a King - @Peter V sometimes, it's not enough to pay the rent. You simply can't fight city hall.
- TK Event by @Danny McG - shows the tenous grip with which some hold on to power.
- A Meal Fit for a King? - @paranoid marvin - a slow roasted tale of regicide to satisfy the hunger of the most discerning reader.
- The Royal Code by @Simbelmynë - digital transformation at its best - in the matrix
My vote went to @Danny McG.
Time to read and separate. (70 minutes later)
Short list:
Reluctance by @mosaix ..... because the story tells it the way it should be.
"The Fierce Urgency of Now" by @Cat's Cradle .... because the story brought to mind a person whom I admire immensely.
The King is Dead? by @Bren G .... because the story makes for a wonderful fantasy story.
The King of Bedlam by @Guttersnipe .... because the story shows a wonderful sense of justice.
Ringing the Changes, One New Year’s Eve by @Teresa Edgerton ..... because the story is wonderfully inventive.
Conquest Insatiable by @Perpetual Man ..... because the story rings so true.
Difficult voting is. Every story strengths have. Confused I am. Spend more time thinking I must.
Decision I have reached. Cat's Cradle I have voted.
Short list:
Reluctance by @mosaix ..... because the story tells it the way it should be.
"The Fierce Urgency of Now" by @Cat's Cradle .... because the story brought to mind a person whom I admire immensely.
The King is Dead? by @Bren G .... because the story makes for a wonderful fantasy story.
The King of Bedlam by @Guttersnipe .... because the story shows a wonderful sense of justice.
Ringing the Changes, One New Year’s Eve by @Teresa Edgerton ..... because the story is wonderfully inventive.
Conquest Insatiable by @Perpetual Man ..... because the story rings so true.
Difficult voting is. Every story strengths have. Confused I am. Spend more time thinking I must.
Decision I have reached. Cat's Cradle I have voted.
I have two stealth votes one from @JS Wiig and one from @The Scribbling Man. Many thanks.
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Hey thanks for the shortlistings Scribbling Man, Peter V and Bren G. And another vote, much appreciated Perp Man.
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Thank you, Luiglin, for the interesting review. And thanks Parson for a theme that inspired some very interesting stories.
Here are my lists:
Shortlist:
mosaix, Peter V, Danny McG, Teresa Edgerton, Luiglin, johnnyjet
Finalists:
Victoria Silverwolf, The Judge, Simbelmynë
Vote:
Simbelmynë. There's something elegant about the writing and the story that really clicked with me. It feels timeless, it feels epic. It's one of those entries that seems to me like many more than 75 words. Well done, Simbelmynë!
Huge thanks for the new listings to Provincial, Hugh, and Peter V.
And Parson, I truly appreciate the vote, thanks so much!
And thanks Parson for a theme that inspired some very interesting stories.Here are my lists:
Shortlist:
mosaix, Peter V, Danny McG, Teresa Edgerton, Luiglin, johnnyjet
Finalists:
Victoria Silverwolf, The Judge, Simbelmynë
Vote:
Simbelmynë. There's something elegant about the writing and the story that really clicked with me. It feels timeless, it feels epic. It's one of those entries that seems to me like many more than 75 words. Well done, Simbelmynë!
Huge thanks for the new listings to Provincial, Hugh, and Peter V.
And Parson, I truly appreciate the vote, thanks so much!
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A good month of stories from everyone team, good to be back joining in as well, even if it turns out to be a one off
my shortlist this time is :-
Victoria
Mosaix
Teresa
but my vote goes to Simbelmynë
my shortlist this time is :-
Victoria
Mosaix
Teresa
but my vote goes to Simbelmynë
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Thanks @Danny McG for the vote. A pleasant surprise amongst such a strong line up of stories
Its been difficult distilling this down into 1 single vote! Even my shortlist isn't that short, but the favourites this month are
@mosaix
@Peter V
@Cat's Cradle
@Danny McG
@BT Jones
@Wayne Mack
@paranoid marvin
@Perpetual Man
@Vince W
Vote goes to
@Capricorn42
Well done all.
Its been difficult distilling this down into 1 single vote! Even my shortlist isn't that short, but the favourites this month are
@mosaix
@Peter V
@Cat's Cradle
@Danny McG
@BT Jones
@Wayne Mack
@paranoid marvin
@Perpetual Man
@Vince W
Vote goes to
@Capricorn42
Well done all.
Simbelmynë
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Always so difficult to choose, but @Danny McG won me over with a beauty of a closing line.
Shortlist
@Victoria Silverwolf
@Peter V
@Cat's Cradle
@Bren G
@Teresa Edgerton
@Heijan Xavier
@Ursa major
Thank you for the votes @LittleStar Victoria and Cat's Cradle!
Shortlist
@Victoria Silverwolf
@Peter V
@Cat's Cradle
@Bren G
@Teresa Edgerton
@Heijan Xavier
@Ursa major
Thank you for the votes @LittleStar Victoria and Cat's Cradle!
Well, my short list went: Bren G, Danny McG, mosaix, Peter V and Teresa Edgerton - though there were quite a few others I was considering.
Rather a lack of enties - s'pose its partly the mixture of Covid and Christmas.
Rather a lack of enties - s'pose its partly the mixture of Covid and Christmas.
A pity we didn't have a few more stories for a Christmas Challenge, but those who entered wrote some crackers. My shortlist:
After a great deal of pondering and to-ing and fro-ing, it came down to a clash between Hugh's gift of the present and Teresa's time-bending royalty, but Hugh just edged it for the vote.
Gnu Antelope thanks for the lovely mentions/shortlistings BT Jones, MRG, Peter V and CC, and Great Starry King thanks for the wonderful vote, paranoid marvin, and for the stealth vote, Peter!
Cat's Cradle -- "The Fierce Urgency of Now"
Heijan Xavier -- Acid Reign
Hugh -- The Rightful Heir
mosaix -- Reluctance
Peter V -- A Gift Fit for a King
Perpetual Man -- Conquest Insatiable
Teresa Edgerton -- Ringing the Changes, One New Year's Eve
Victoria Silverwolf -- Noblesse Oblige
After a great deal of pondering and to-ing and fro-ing, it came down to a clash between Hugh's gift of the present and Teresa's time-bending royalty, but Hugh just edged it for the vote.
Gnu Antelope thanks for the lovely mentions/shortlistings BT Jones, MRG, Peter V and CC, and Great Starry King thanks for the wonderful vote, paranoid marvin, and for the stealth vote, Peter!
Thank you for the compliment! I used to do proper poems regularly in the early years of the Challenges -- I just checked and I did five in the first 16 months -- but now my limit is occasional daft doggerel and pastiche which are far easier!
My short list:
Victoria
Provincial
Hugh
TheEndIsNigh
My vote goes to Parson.
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Thank you to all who mentioned by story, and very great thanks to David Evil Overlord and Daysman for the votes.
Victoria
Provincial
Hugh
TheEndIsNigh
My vote goes to Parson.
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Thank you to all who mentioned by story, and very great thanks to David Evil Overlord and Daysman for the votes.
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