Discussion -- 75 Word Challenge -- May - Page 11 - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

chrispenycate · 9th May 2012, 09:45 AM

I have managed to carve my entry below ninety words (at great cost to flow and comprehensibility, but I don't think many readers understand my stories, anyway).

Getting rid of another thirteen will probably render it total gibberish, but one does what one can.

Scott R. Forshaw · 9th May 2012, 09:47 AM

Thanks, Aber, I'm glad you liked it.

Perpetual Man · 9th May 2012, 12:37 PM

After a few weeks of being totally distracted I'm now back at work (so should have >ahem< a bit more time to casually look in on Chrons). Have a story in production, I thought it was far to long then counted the words and it cam in at 71 so a bit of jiggery pokery and I'll post and try and start catching up on things.

When I'm not working

Warren_Paul · 9th May 2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Perpetual Man

After a few weeks of being totally distracted I'm now back at work (so should have >ahem< a bit more time to casually look in on Chrons). Have a story in production, I thought it was far to long then counted the words and it cam in at 71 so a bit of jiggery pokery and I'll post and try and start catching up on things.

When I'm not working

Yay, welcome back Perp.

Perpetual Man · 9th May 2012, 09:24 PM

Thanks Warren it's good to be back, not sure how regular I'll be, but more regular than I have been.

springs · 9th May 2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Perpetual Man

Thanks Warren it's good to be back, not sure how regular I'll be, but more regular than I have been.

That'll be the prunes, Perp.

Perpetual Man · 9th May 2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by springs1971

That'll be the prunes, Perp.

What? Eating prunes makes people keep coming back to Chrons???

Well I never did!

Are there any dried fruit stuffs that make babies sleep?

TheDustyZebra · 10th May 2012, 12:40 AM

What's the matter? Is he sleeping like a baby?

Starbeast · 10th May 2012, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Abernovo

I really liked your story, ratsy; and Starbeast, hilarious as ever.

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Originally Posted by Parson

Starbeast: That was one funny unexpected ending. I like it.

Thanks Abernovo & Parson. An idea popped into my head and I posted it on the same night.

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Originally Posted by Karn Maeshalanadae

No comments from me this month, and to be perfectly honest, peeps, I'm surprised I got an entry in. I've had some issues with my teeth that I'm unable to adequately deal with, pain bad enough to cause headaches. I can't really concentrate on much right now.

I hope you're doing better my friend.

Phoenixthewriter · 10th May 2012, 05:22 PM

Nice story Karn, I chuckled at the last line. Actually, kinda still chuckling over it. Not sure if that was your intent though. Like the new avatar pic too. Not story related obviously, but I'm curious where you got it.

My story should be coming in soon. I only read a couple of the entries so far, so as not to spoil what I've already written. I think I'm almost done with it.

Karn Maeshalanadae · 10th May 2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoenixthewriter

Nice story Karn, I chuckled at the last line. Actually, kinda still chuckling over it. Not sure if that was your intent though. Like the new avatar pic too. Not story related obviously, but I'm curious where you got it.

My story should be coming in soon. I only read a couple of the entries so far, so as not to spoil what I've already written. I think I'm almost done with it.

I don't think I can reveal any insight until the end of the month.

As for the avatar, it's Alice from Madness Returns, the sequel to the game American McGee's Alice. She's in what's called Hysteria mode.

paranoid marvin · 11th May 2012, 08:37 PM

Well , I've posted. Tbh the topic this month of 'colours' made me think straight away of flags rather than red,green,blue etc.

Brev · 12th May 2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by paranoid marvin

Well , I've posted. Tbh the topic this month of 'colours' made me think straight away of flags rather than red,green,blue etc.

That's part of the beauty of the challenge - it sends everyone a different way, you thought flags, and I saw only black.

Great entry BTW.

springs · 13th May 2012, 12:37 PM

Just looking in a very unscientific manner; 40 entries this month against 54 last month on the same date. I think it might be that capturing science fantasy as a genre in 75 words is pretty challenging? Or is it the colours? Or the tension of the 300 joint lead that's distracting us?

TacticalLoco · 13th May 2012, 05:11 PM

I thought marvins poem was a stand out.

Feel better soon, Karn.

9th May 2012, 09:45 AM	#151 (permalink)
chrispenycate resident pedantissimo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,372 Blog Entries: 9	Re: Discussion -- 75 Word Challenge -- May I have managed to carve my entry below ninety words (at great cost to flow and comprehensibility, but I don't think many readers understand my stories, anyway). Getting rid of another thirteen will probably render it total gibberish, but one does what one can.

9th May 2012, 09:47 AM	#152 (permalink)
Scott R. Forshaw The Darth Knight Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 343 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Discussion -- 75 Word Challenge -- May Thanks, Aber, I'm glad you liked it.

9th May 2012, 12:37 PM	#153 (permalink)
Perpetual Man Comment Giver Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Devon Posts: 3,636 Blog Entries: 25	Re: Discussion -- 75 Word Challenge -- May After a few weeks of being totally distracted I'm now back at work (so should have >ahem< a bit more time to casually look in on Chrons). Have a story in production, I thought it was far to long then counted the words and it cam in at 71 so a bit of jiggery pokery and I'll post and try and start catching up on things. When I'm not working

9th May 2012, 09:24 PM	#155 (permalink)
Perpetual Man Comment Giver Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Devon Posts: 3,636 Blog Entries: 25	Re: Discussion -- 75 Word Challenge -- May Thanks Warren it's good to be back, not sure how regular I'll be, but more regular than I have been.

10th May 2012, 12:40 AM	#158 (permalink)
TheDustyZebra Just keep writing... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,929	Re: Discussion -- 75 Word Challenge -- May What's the matter? Is he sleeping like a baby?

10th May 2012, 05:22 PM	#160 (permalink)
Phoenixthewriter Maniac Braniac Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 231	Re: Discussion -- 75 Word Challenge -- May Nice story Karn, I chuckled at the last line. Actually, kinda still chuckling over it. Not sure if that was your intent though. Like the new avatar pic too. Not story related obviously, but I'm curious where you got it. My story should be coming in soon. I only read a couple of the entries so far, so as not to spoil what I've already written. I think I'm almost done with it.

11th May 2012, 08:37 PM	#162 (permalink)
paranoid marvin Run VT Erroll! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,310	Re: Discussion -- 75 Word Challenge -- May Well , I've posted. Tbh the topic this month of 'colours' made me think straight away of flags rather than red,green,blue etc.

13th May 2012, 12:37 PM	#164 (permalink)
springs Dramatically tremendous Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Antrim Posts: 4,689 Blog Entries: 82	Re: Discussion -- 75 Word Challenge -- May Just looking in a very unscientific manner; 40 entries this month against 54 last month on the same date. I think it might be that capturing science fantasy as a genre in 75 words is pretty challenging? Or is it the colours? Or the tension of the 300 joint lead that's distracting us?

13th May 2012, 05:11 PM	#165 (permalink)
TacticalLoco Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 267	Re: Discussion -- 75 Word Challenge -- May I thought marvins poem was a stand out. Feel better soon, Karn.

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