DISCUSSION THREAD -- MARCH 2023 -- 75 Word Writing Challenge

[Victoria Silverwolf]

BT Jones: A grimly realistic picture of oppression.

 

[Parson]

@BT Jones .... Culling the Herd .... A story that made me wonder how many times that it was truly told.

@JS Wiig .... For Now, Goodbye .... A story which reminded me that adult behavior isn't just the purview of "adults."

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

JS Wiig: A moving example of why leaving is sometimes the best way to grow closer.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Daysman: A deceptively calm and realistic look at the future.

 

[Parson]

@Daysman .... Reunion .... A story which made me realize how terrifying an objective report can actually be.

 

[Parson]

@Bowler1 .... No Second Chances .... A story which puts a fine point on the idea of a "fight to the death."

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Bowler1: An action-packed tale of bravery frustrated.

 

[Parson]

I looked at the date and discovered, "Yes, this is March 21, and No, you don't have a story." But I might have an idea so I'll count that as a win.

 

[Parson]

@Phyrebrat .... The Death of Ageing .... A story that made me consider aging in a rather sobering and provoking way.
I'd be pleased if I had written this story. Hope you are too.

 

[Parson]

@Shyrka .... Extra Life .... A story that made me remember the danger in jumping to conclusions.

 

[Parson]

@hitmouse .... Tapestry .... This story reminded me that sometimes second chances are necessary.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Phyrebrat: A poetic meditation on mortality.

Shyrka: A grim tale of desperation.

Parson: An ironic work of military SF.

hitmouse: A sly example of miscommunication.

 

[Phyrebrat]

@Phyrebrat .... The Death of Ageing .... A story that made me consider aging in a rather sobering and provoking way.
I'd be pleased if I had written this story. Hope you are too.

Thanks. I’m ‘okay’ with it but it doesn’t (it course ) get across the feeling I planned.

As I get older I wonder who the hell would want to be immortal?

 

[Bowler1]

I'm immortal. I don't even have arms or legs, let alone a body but here I am. Which might make me god like (don't tell Parson, it might confuse him) when you think about it.

 

[nixie]

I see a white van pulling up outside your property, two men exit one is pushing a chair with straps the other is carrying what looks like a straitjacket.

 

[Phyrebrat]

I see a white van pulling up outside your property, two men exit one is pushing a chair with straps the other is carrying what looks like a straitjacket.

I saw that too! I thought the straitjacket looked a bit like a bowling ball bag…

 

[Shyrka]

Had nothing in the tank for the whole month but last night I managed to wrangle the only idea I'd had into something presentable. For once I didn't struggle that much with word count. I'd binned off an opening paragraph but after that it I actually had the luxury of finessing my wording for a change!

 

[Shyrka]

Thank you for the wonderful reviews, as ever.

 

[Parson]

I saw that too! I thought the straitjacket looked a bit like a bowling ball bag…

The interesting bit is that the white strait jacket ball-thing was later pushed around in grocery trolly.

 

[Bowler1]

I'm the most sane person (disembodied entity) here. It's everyone else that's not the full shilling.