DISCUSSION -- JULY 2017 300-word Writing Challenge (#26)

[Cathbad]

Not my info to share!

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Calliopenjo -- This suspenseful adventure story allows the reader to experience danger and triumph.

 

[Vaz]

Really annoyed...

Reading through all the stories and there's a mistake in my piece I never picked up on, a repeated word that should not be there.

Ack. I'm pissed off at my wooden headed self right now!

v

 

[Luiglin]

Really annoyed...

Reading through all the stories and there's a mistake in my piece I never picked up on, a repeated word that should not be there.

Ack. I'm pissed off at my wooden headed self right now!

v

You're not the only one. I managed to post the wrong version - last but one iteration. Didn't spot until today.

 

[Vaz]

Its annoying isn't it?

Is it enjoying enough to eat a whole box of brownies at 1am?

Yes... Yes it is

 

[Cat's Cradle]

It's a terrific story, Vaz, and the doubled word wouldn't matter to me when I'm considering my votes. The brownies, though, have caught my interest.

 

[Vaz]

*sneaks a Brownie over to Cat's*

Bribes are allowed then?

 

[Danny McG]

dannymcg -- This subtle tale of the bizarre is sure to send a chill up the reader's spine.

Thanks Victoria.
My character "Barney Hopkins" is an amalgamation of Barney Hill, (the first alien abduction) and Budd Hopkins (Communion by Whitley Streiber) .

But hey, I'm sure a lot of Chron members noticed that right away

 

[Cathbad]

Who?

 

[Starbeast]

Starbeast -- With tongue firmly in cheek the author creates a new variation on classic themes of popular literature.

It was getting late, I was sitting at my cluttered desk, visiting my favorite sci-fi/fantasy website, when I noticed I got a review for my latest 300 tale. Lady Victoria, has the gift of gab, and knew exactly how to comment on my entry. I was about to thank her when, two dark grey, inch and a quarter long silverfish crawled near me on the left wall. I hate those rotten, filthy mugs... so I rubbed them both out. I'm glad I spotted those bad guys first, because they get you in your sleep. Nasty buggers. The heavy rains must be forcing them indoors.

Anywhoo.

Thank you, Lady Victoria.

I have a completed story whose main characters are a pine, an oak and a poplar...and I've just now read Victoria's, and Vaz's wonderful entries, *sigh*. Maybe I'll just hang on to my little story for awhile.

Don't sweat it pal. It ain't easy thinking up another forest tale. Our last 300, also took place in the woods. I don't like to read other stories until I can come up with something. But before I post, I skim through the tales just to be sure I'm not too similar to another person's work. It happened a few times where I had to scrap a story and start again.

Keep working at it, you've got time. Try not to think too hard Cat's, let the muse come to you.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Thank you, Starbeast, for the sound advise! I'm not happy with my first story. My (odd-little) muse comes to me most often when I am surrounded by trees; I plan on going for a forest walk today, so I will be as close to my muse, and the challenge's inspiration, as is possible.

Don't know what I'll do if that fails (is there a challenge-story black market on-site?). I'm suggesting all kinds of nefarious goings-on this month!

 

[Ursa major]

Just a reminder to everyone....


The image is only there to inspire you. Your story does not have to include anything in the image.

 

[Luiglin]

Just a reminder to everyone....


The image is only there to inspire you. Your story does not have to include anything in the image.

Like Ninja Squirrels.

 

[Ursa major]

Surely the ninjas would be in the image, but just be impossible to identify.

 

[Luiglin]

Surely the ninjas would be in the image, but just be impossible to identify.

That's what they'd like you to think but in fact they're just behind your left shoulder.

 

[Ursa major]

Then I hope they've brought their own blade.

I'm not donating one of mine.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Dan Jones -- A combination of historical realism and poetic myth results in a compelling tale of good and evil.

Alex Darion -- Classic themes of fantasy are used to create a bittersweet love story in this gentle story.

Cory Swanson -- This modern myth mixes science and magic to great effect.

 

[Cory Swanson]

I'm in. I don't care what you say, I'm happy about this one. Up against some stiff competition. Great job everyone!

 

[Cathbad]

Just when you think there can't be any more great ones, along comes @Cory Swanson .

Well done, sir!

 

[Danny McG]

Just when you think there can't be any more great ones, along comes @Cory Swanson .

Well done, sir!

I agree with this, he's written a belter!
Extra points for the WC Fields quote