DISCUSSION THREAD -- November 2024 -- 75 Word Writing Challenge

[Parson]

@Azzagorn .... Familiar Ties .... This is a story with a very unusual choice and I must admit I'm rooting for one of the choices much more than the others.

 

[Starbeast]

It took me a little while to think of something. The Muse was on vacation.

 

[Guttersnipe]

It took me a little while to think of something. The Muse was on vacation.

I cheated. I used a story that's been in my head for at least a year.

 

[Parson]

@Starbeast .... Gift From a Galaxy Explorer .... This is a story the expands the truth of the axiom: "A friend in need is a friend indeed."

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

johnnyjet: An ironic reminder that things are not always what they seem to be.

chrispenycate: A witty look at human passion.

genelewis: A cautionary tale about taking on difficult responsibilities.

Parson: A chilling account of the haves and the have-nots.

Azzagorn: A fantasy of youthful decision.

Starbeast: A moving tale of kindness repaid.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

paranoid marvin: A poetic imagining of another life.

 

[Bowler1]

I said no cats - and a cat from a rat, what's going on?

 

[Parson]

@paranoid marvin .... Beyond Belief .... A bit poetic whimsy which makes you wonder who's really in charge.

 

[The Judge]

I'm in. And waiting for the deluge of Monty Python quotes...

 

[paranoid marvin]

Say no more...

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

The Judge: A darkly comic account of a wicked deed.

Bren G: A moving tale of loyalty and perseverance.

Ursa major: A wry look at an unusual kind of consumerism.

 

[Ursa major]

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The poll is now open at the link below:

POLL -- November 2024 75-Word Challenge -- READ FIRST POST!​

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[Parson]

@The Judge .... Murder Most Fowl .... This is a story whose title pointed me one way and whose action took me quite another.

@Bren G .... Coming Home .... This is a story with a heart full of reasonable sadness and very relateable.

@Ursa major .... Pets Are Not Just for Christmas .... This is a story whose ending had me shaking my head at my own obtuseness.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Vote goes to THX1138.

 

[THX1138]

Vote for, drum roll please.... Bowler1. Simple, honest and from the heart. Really.

Others I liked:
@Luiglin You know why.
@nixie We have three terroirs. All, the, time!
@genelewis Nice.
@paranoid marvin Yep!
@The Judge

 

[Ian Fortytwo]

Voted for @Victoria Silverwolf

Mentions:

@mosaix
@Bowler1
@Parson

 

[Parson]

Thanks for the mention @Ian Fortytwo it was much appreciated.

 

[Hugh]

And I voted for @Azzagorn 's "Familiar Ties"

There were plenty of stories that caught my attention. I've selected a few for one reason or another:
in no particular order, those written by..
@Astro Pen
@Baeta
@Starbeast
@Luiglin
@The Judge
@Elckerlyc
@genelewis

 

[Provincial]

I voted for @nixie, with honourable mentions for @THX1138, @Azzagorn, @The Judge, and @Ursa major.

 

[nixie]

Favourites @Cat's Cradle , @Bowler1, @THX1138, @Azzagorn.
Vote @Astro Pen.