Discussion -- 75 Word Challenge -- APRIL

[crystal haven]

Thank you for the comments, Karn, that made me smile; I can see a full length book developing in my head now... oh dear, not another book, I've not finished this one yet!

[stormcrow]

Popped-in, posted, popped-out again.

Why, oh why, is the bar set so high??

[Warren_Paul]

Originally Posted by stormcrow

Popped-in, posted, popped-out again.

Why, oh why, is the bar set so high??

I liked your story, Stormcrow. Well done.

[Aaron Stone]

My mind is drawing a blank for this one. Actually, it's not drawing anything, and that's the problem. I'd rather it drew a blank than nothing.

[r_j_dando]

Originally Posted by Karn Maeshalanadae

rj: These family-centered ones always seem to get to me, especially ones like this when the family gets separated. But just a little glimpse into the lives of zombie survivors, and at such a young age. The narrator must really be a little trooper. I applaude him/her.

Thanks, Karn! Glad it came across well.

[Highlander]

I have my story ready to post - and thought I should look through those already there. Hmmmm... Is it a problem having the same title as another story (but with different a take on the theme/genre)? I like my title and wouldn't really want to change it but I will if I have to.

Either that or I might try for a second tale to give me a choice...

[StormFeather]

Originally Posted by Highlander

I have my story ready to post - and thought I should look through those already there. Hmmmm... Is it a problem having the same title as another story (but with different a take on the theme/genre)? I like my title and wouldn't really want to change it but I will if I have to.

Either that or I might try for a second tale to give me a choice...

I don't see it as a problem, but then I am dangerously close in both title and theme to StillLearning's story that I can't really say otherwise.

Thing is I don't read any stories until I've got mine (which I why I often don't see any until the very end of the month) and once I've got mine to a point where I'm happy with it, I post before courage fails me! So, having gone back and had a proper read through I've realised what I've done - and I just hope that it doesn't count against me.

I am really impressed with the no of stories so far, and the very high quality of story-telling. Voting is going to be hard . . . .

[Lilmizflashythang]

Originally Posted by TheDustyZebra

Yeah, I don't think you got any moaning or groaning -- what's up with that?

I was unaware that griping about the challenge is required. Okay, this I can do. I hate the genre personally, too much like the movies/games that my brother likes. Which could be what went through my mind when I tried the challenge. Probably why people took me as morbid.

[Mouse]

Originally Posted by Highlander

I have my story ready to post - and thought I should look through those already there. Hmmmm... Is it a problem having the same title as another story (but with different a take on the theme/genre)? I like my title and wouldn't really want to change it but I will if I have to.

Either that or I might try for a second tale to give me a choice...

Well, we already have two 'til death' titles this month. I fancy we've had duplicate titles in other month's challenges too. So there's no rule saying you can't... (As long as it's not mine)

[TacticalLoco]

Karn review: TacticalLoco: Reads like a conspiracy theory, this one.

Ouch! On the other hand, since when has Capitalism not been a conspiracy?

[Swamp Fox]

Submitted my first entry. As the new guy, I'm feeling a little intimidated. Well, just hope it came out alright. I wrote the thing so quick.....

[Abernovo]

Welcome to the Chrons and the Challenges, Swamp Fox. It came out fine.

Stick around, though. We've got the 300 open for business in 6 days.

[Swamp Fox]

Looking forward to it!

[Vertigo]

Originally Posted by Abernovo

Welcome to the Chrons and the Challenges, Swamp Fox. It came out fine.

Stick around, though. We've got the 300 open for business in 6 days.

Not that you're counting or anything, Aber!

[allmywires]

Originally Posted by Karn Maeshalanadae

allmywires: And the streets ran red with blood. Vampire, I'm guessing? It almost has some kind of last stand feel to it, a situation that I've always been very fond of, but one I know is never practical and almost never works out the way one usually would want them to. What I'm wondering is, what was she and her lover hiding from?

That's an interesting interpretation, not what I had in mind while writing it but I did make it intentionally vague exactly for that reason thanks for the review.

Originally Posted by Mouse

Well, we already have two 'til death' titles this month.

Oops...should have paid more attention to other people's titles!