Discussion Thread -- APRIL 2022 75 Word Writing Challenge

[Parson]

@MatthewKusza ,,,, Pressing Concerns .... Sometimes the old proverb "look before you leap" is very wise indeed.

@johnnyjet .... In Deep .... Sometimes the line between madness and insight is very fine indeed.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

johnnyjet: A true sense of the terror of the unknown is created in this chilling tale.

 

[Bowler1]

A lot of red footed Orcs file in, each carrying a pitchfork and each looking to the other with a confused and bemused look.

The Dark Lord knows you're all here and he is very keen on mobs and lynching in general, says Bowler1 with a straight face (well... a smiley face as I can't do anything else really).

More disbelieving looks, which takes some doing from a gang of Orcs.

Wait there, there will be more people along soon (to yet more disbelieving looks) and we'll all get going.

Right you lot, this is it... join the mob now or risk being the victim when the chasing and general looting begins. This is your last chance, we're all armed and getting testy, isn't that right lads?

To confused nodding from the Orcs, as they shuffle away from Bowler1, who they can all agree is slightly mad, which is saying a lot when in service of the Dark Lord.

Form up now in a orderly line and get your pitchforks here.

 

[Parson]

Parson suspects @Bowler1 has a ray gun up his sleeve.

 

[Danny McG]

Got an entry in!
(My first in over a year)

 

[Parson]

@Danny McG .... Fire number 2 .... Sometimes the ship pressure causes an early release.

 

[Luiglin]

Parson suspects @Bowler1 has a ray gun up his sleeve.

Luiglin suspects @Bowler1 has a new farm implement shop specialising in pitchforks - Pitch in to get your pitchin' pitchfork at Bowler1's today while stocks last (no kittens were harmed in the making of this advert).

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Parson: In this highly realistic account of future space exploration, we learn that human failings are the greatest source of danger.

Danny McG: With great glee, the author deflates the pretentions of attempts at epic space opera by bringing things down to earth.

 

[Elckerlyc]

Well, there goes my story, deflating and all.
Ah well, next month another chance.

 

[Elckerlyc]

I'm in! Decided to post my entry anyway.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

mosaix: The dark wit of this account of human carelessness provides a sharp reminder of the consequences of inattention.

StilLearning: The surreal comedy of this tale of underhanded activities offers a telling contrast with the implication of a more serious situation to follow.

Elckerlyc: With the glee of a court jester, the author deflates the pretentions of professional competition, exposing it as the trivial act it truly is.

 

[Starbeast]

@Parson "Jupiter Pressure Performance Test 2049" - Space science experiments can lead to a beneficial boom for humankind, or end in tragedy costing human lives. Intense tale set in the future.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

therapist: In this apocalyptic tale of absolute power corrupting absolutely, we see a vivid example of the destructive nature of peer pressure.

 

[The Judge]

Didn't think I'd make this one, as under pressure from deadlines and holiday packing. Managed to scribble something. See you all next week!

 

[Ursa major]

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The challenge has now closed to new entries and the poll is open at the link below:

POLL -- April 2022 75-Word Challenge -- READ FIRST POST!​

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[Parson]

@mosaix .... Pay Attention! .... Sometimes you need a little pressure to complete or sometimes even begin, your assigned duties.

@StilLearning .... A lawyer isn’t always a shark, but... .... Sometimes you need to hire a squid to do a shark's job.

@Elckerlyc .... Brought live from the Castle of Cards Contest .... Sometimes gameshows take an odorous turn and the pressure is releaved.

@therapist .... Press a Button—Destroy a Solar System .... Sometimes peer pressure is a very destructive force.

@The Judge .... Air Pressure, Blood Pressure, Pillow Pressure? .... Sometimes just the right amount of pressure relieves pressure admirably.

@magpie Asylum .... MODS .... Sometimes you pressure yourself into dealing with the outside pressure.

@Ursa major .... Making Heavy Weather of It? .... Sometimes even machines react badly to too much pressure.

 

[Ian Fortytwo]

Voted for @Danny McG .
My longlist could remain a longlist.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

The Judge: A warning against provoking one's underlings fills this multi-layered tale with an important lesson.

magpie Asylum: This science fiction story powerfully conveys the narrator's passion for discovery.

Ursa major: In this fable of overreliance on technology can be found a reminder that all sentient beings are fallible and prone to emotional outbursts.

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Short list:

Daysman

Christine Wheelwright

Guttersnipe

Iwroteathing

THX1138

Starbeast

johnnyjet

Parson

therapist

magpie asylum

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VOTE:

Ashleyne

 

[nixie]

Favourites;
@Cat's Cradle,
@Christine Wheelwright,
@AnRoinnUltra,
@sule,
@therapist,
Vote;
@mosaix.

Now posted in correct thread, after stupidly posting in 300. Thank you @Parson for the heads up

 

[JS Wiig]

Congratulations to everyone who took the time to craft and submit an entry for the challenge, it is always wonderful to see the varied styles and takes on the theme. You are all winners in my book!

My vote this time went to @Peter V because sometimes science causes more problems than it solves.