DISCUSSION THREAD -- FEBRUARY 2022 -- 75 Word Writing Challenge

[Peter V]

Hi all. Here is the discussion thread for the February challenge

THEME: FAKE

GENRE: Science Fiction, fantasy or horror


I am copying this next bit from CCS post last month, which was copied from TJ's post the previous month:

And we have a new prize for the Challenges! As most of you will know, Dan and Chris are creating the Chrons Podcast and they're offering the winner the chance of having his/her story read out on the next podcast. So start practising your RP and make ready your mini-recording studio, so you can recite your winning story at the end of the month! (Don't panic about it though. I'm sure they'll be happy to read it out if nerves or lack of technical know-ho get the better of you!)

Best of luck

Peter

 

[The Judge]

Just in case anyone gets confused by the plethora of threads stickied at the top of the Challenges board (always a hazard when the 300s are also up!) here is the link to the 75 worder FEBRUARY 2022 -- 75 Word Writing Challenge

Looking forward to some great stories!

Good luck, everyone!

 

[Phyrebrat]

And just to be clear, if the winner doesn’t want to record their own story, Dan and I can arrange that.

(I offer a broad spectrum of voices including Artoo Detoo, Professor Yaffle, Michael Myers, Hartley Hare and Mr Noseybonk.)

 

[Parson]

@worldofmutes .... Afternoon Delight .... WOM leads us to wonder about the very fabric of the universe while have a chocolate wafer.

 

[Bowler1]

Fake - that's a good theme and very current, now to try and come up with an idea.

 

[worldofmutes]

Is it alright with everyone if I do the same thing as Parson and Victoria? I’ll do it as it comes and not at the end this time, but I don’t want to discourage anyone who might not like a fresh set of eyes or whatever. Let me know I guess.

 

[Guttersnipe]

Is it alright with everyone if I do the same thing as Parson and Victoria? I’ll do it as it comes and not at the end this time, but I don’t want to discourage anyone who might not like a fresh set of eyes or whatever. Let me know I guess.

I doubt anyone would mind. I don't.

 

[worldofmutes]

Thanks @Guttersnipe. I just find if I don’t do it I’ll never get around to reading them and can’t give an intelligent vote…

 

[Parson]

Is it alright with everyone if I do the same thing as Parson and Victoria? I’ll do it as it comes and not at the end this time, but I don’t want to discourage anyone who might not like a fresh set of eyes or whatever. Let me know I guess.

Everyone is welcome to review the stories. Victoria and I are pretty consistent over the last couple of years, but we are not the first. @Perpetual Man was the originator of the idea and did it for a couple of years. His reviews were sometimes longer than the 75 word stories. There have been other people who have done it from time to time. There are two major rules. One, every story must be reviewed, and two, the review must be positive, which I understand as never tear down the story or point out any flaws.

I'll be interested to see how this works for you.

 

[nixie]

Is it alright with everyone if I do the same thing as Parson and Victoria? I’ll do it as it comes and not at the end this time, but I don’t want to discourage anyone who might not like a fresh set of eyes or whatever. Let me know I guess.

As long as they are positive and every story is reviewed. You don't have to review your own.

I see parson has beat me too it.

 

[The Judge]

Is it alright with everyone if I do the same thing as Parson and Victoria? I’ll do it as it comes and not at the end this time, but I don’t want to discourage anyone who might not like a fresh set of eyes or whatever. Let me know I guess.

Parson beat me to it regarding the rules or reviewing -- it's Review One, Review All, and no hint of critique or criticism.

Some of our members don't particularly like or approve of reviews, seeing them as in effect tainting the purity of the stories which must stand on their own -- there was a long conversation about it last year and one of these days I will get around to giving my judicial (and judicious) views -- but as long as you stick by the rules you're fine.

EDIT: and now nixie's beaten me to it, as well!!

 

[Bowler1]

I don't think Judge would approve of a mob and pitchfork rule amendment when it comes to reviews we don't like, but I'm willing if it helps any.

 

[worldofmutes]

Maybe I’ll sit this one out… maybe, maybe not.

 

[Starbeast]

Maybe I’ll sit this one out… maybe, maybe not.

There's plenty of time think about it.

Ironically, I didn't think long for a story. Yesterday I thought I was stumped. But earlier today, the Muse arrived on a snowmobile.

 

[Parson]

@Starbeast .... Ballantine the Great .... Some fakes are less fake than some others. And when it's discovered you will swallow your cigarette.

@Luiglin .... In the blink of an eye .... Some fakes are more difficult to pull off than others.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

worldofmutes: An introspective meditation upon the unknowable.

Starbeast: A wry look at different kinds of deception.

Luiglin: A comic account of desperate measures.

Christine Wheelwright: An ironic tale of misplaced skepticism.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Cat's Cradle: A thoughtful analysis of human interactions.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Thanks for the review, Victoria, CC

'Maybe I’ll sit this one out… maybe, maybe not.'

I wonder if @worldofmutes is faking us out??

 

[Luiglin]

Serendipitous is all I'll say @Peter V

 

[Starbeast]

@Parson & @Victoria Silverwolf Thank you both for your reviews.