DISCUSSION THREAD -- 300 Word Writing Challenge #54 (July 2024)

[RTGR]

@AnRoinnUltra - The chronicling of Clórach Bunstachain’s Glomstaphonic recital - I loved it. Fun in an unexpected way. Great text development and perfect fiction. It made me want to learn to play the Glomstaphone.

 

[Parson]

@AnRoinnUltra .... The chronicling of Clórach Bunstachain’s Glomstaphonic recital .... A story that confirms my bias that judges are mostly reflecting what they think someone else thinks and it's all a farce.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Phyrebrat: The subtle structure of this prose poem creates a hypnotic effect that draws the reader into its introspective world. In this manner, the author manages to create a vivid portrait of a mental state.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Luiglin: With convincing detail, the author depicts a supernatural situation in a way that makes it seem very real. The philosophical underpinnings of the story make it much more than just an anecdote.

 

[Parson]

@Phyrebrat .... The Assassins of Herostratus .... This is a story that comes from the heart and has some things to say that we'd all do better if we'd listen to.

@Luiglin .... One foot after another .... This is a story that would even make Sisyphus shudder. There is a pain which is greater than the mere physical.

 

[RTGR]

@Phyrebrat - The Assassins of Herostratus - Complex and good text, with great references. I liked it.

@Luiglin - One foot after another - Very good, I liked the plot and the way it was written. Congratulations.

 

[RTGR]

@Peter V - For the Last Time - Sweet, smart, and contemporary. At certain times in life, we feel confused and in need of direction, and help often comes from those very close to us, despite their own difficulties.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Peter V: The sincere emotion and realism of this gentle tale allows the reader to accept its unexpected ending. One can easily empathize with the protagonist's simple but profound task.

 

[Parson]

@Peter V .... For the Last Time .... This is a story which takes a very surprising turn while being delightfully loving and gentle.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Daysman: The hypnotic appeal of this deep psychological study is enhanced by its deceptively linear narrative structure. Only when it twists back upon itself do we realize the labyrinthine path we have followed.

 

[Parson]

@Daysman .... the turn of a corner .... A story which leaves me more aware of what I might miss and how others can "see" something I miss which can have a profound impact.

 

[RTGR]

@Daysman - the turn of a corner - Wonderful, spectacular, and surprising. The way each person truly sees the world is very different. This story leaves us with a lesson in eccentricity and respect for others.

@mosaix - Neddie Seagoon Meets Grytpype-Thynne in 2150. - A futuristic vision of the limits of technology and science, very well depicted.

@johnnyjet - The Temple is My Body - Guilt and Fear. The text focuses on past mistakes that always resurface.

 

[Parson]

@mosaix .... Neddie Seagoon Meets Grytpype-Thynne in 2150 .... THis is a story which made me chuckle as I realized that PT Barnum's insight "There's a sucker born every minute." is shared by aliens.

@johnnyjet .... The Temple is My Body .... This is a story turns my joy into fear as it redefines my expectations of the story.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

mosaix: This witty science fiction story makes a strong case for defining one's terms in advance of transaction. Who among us has not fallen prey to the ambiguity of language?

johnnyjet: The author creates a mood of uneasiness from the start of this chilling tale. By reserving the details of its terrors until the climax, the story offers great suspense.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Hugh: The combination of high fantasy and psychological introspection found here creates a mood of surrealism. The symbolic weight of the various images within this tight narrative has a powerful effect.

 

[Parson]

@Hugh .... Psychopomp .... This is a story which feels like the kind of dream that I often have, and then it gets weird, and then it's funny. A well rounded story.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Parson: The narrator's heartbreaking situation creates empathy immediately. The conclusion makes it clear that justic does not always mean revenge.

 

[Hugh]

@Hugh .... Psychopomp .... This is a story which feels like the kind of dream that I often have, and then it gets weird, and then it's funny. A well rounded story.

Sounds like you have interesting dreams....

 

[RTGR]

@Hugh - Psychopomp - Brilliant. The psychosis of the modern world portrayed in a brilliant way.

@Parson - A Room with a View - A sad reality like so many others in the world. Selfishness combined with money plants bad seeds, and sometimes the consequences appear.

 

[The Judge]

I'm in. For some reason looking at the inspiration photo again today, the columns reminded me of one of those tiered wedding cakes and I started playing with that idea. The wedding soon got lost, but not the cake, which probably says a lot more about me than I should be revealing.

But I see I'm on the first page of the Challenge thread, which is discombobulating, since I'm usually a good way down the second page. I'm keeping my fingers crossed we have a sudden influx of stories at the last minute. (Looks hard at her fellow mods.)