tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post3662793697979366598..comments2023-11-02T06:15:00.347-04:00Comments on #55WordChallenge: 55 Word ChallengeLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-77628491711030046062011-05-27T12:49:06.941-04:002011-05-27T12:49:06.941-04:00Two excellent choices. Congrats ladies!Two excellent choices. Congrats ladies!Wakefieldhttp://www.wakefieldmahon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-54034308049433803192011-05-23T19:43:18.604-04:002011-05-23T19:43:18.604-04:00Thank you Joseph! It is a wee bit late for this we...Thank you Joseph! It is a wee bit late for this weeks contest, but check back on Sunday for the next one!Jezrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-72003739214810420422011-05-23T13:42:04.800-04:002011-05-23T13:42:04.800-04:00ON THE BRIGHT SIDE:From the bowels of the earth th...ON THE BRIGHT SIDE:<br><br>From the bowels of the earth they slithered, profane indictments from forked tongues filled the air.<br><br>They're outside, waiting. Everyone else fled except me. They're dead now. Jenny too. I know this.<br><br>Her bouquet rests in my lap. I'm still wearing my bow tie and tails.<br><br>At least I won't have to pay the caterers.Joseph Paul Haineshttp://www.josephpaulhaines.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-42795148425103120022011-05-23T09:37:32.388-04:002011-05-23T09:37:32.388-04:00Yippee! Thanks Jezri! I haven't bought "C...Yippee! Thanks Jezri! I haven't bought "Carnival" yet so I would really like that one. I would love to co-judge next week!<br><br>StaceySpothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12761441168024967277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-70969359787862873032011-05-23T09:36:14.091-04:002011-05-23T09:36:14.091-04:00This was an awesome idea! The entries were so good...This was an awesome idea! The entries were so good - I have no idea how you managed to choose even two!<br><br>I hope I remember it next week!Anne-Mhairi Simpsonhttp://www.annemhairisimpson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-82242141656271671672011-05-23T08:48:07.946-04:002011-05-23T08:48:07.946-04:00There were so many great entries this week! I wish...There were so many great entries this week! I wish I had thought of this sooner,because I had over 130 view on this page alone yesterday. And so many excelent stories. Picking one has been difficult. So I am choosing two...which is still difficult, but stories with a twist always catch my fancy. <br><br>The winners of the first #55WordChallenge are Spot, (Stacey Turner)with her entry, The Ghost and Janelle Jensen with her entry, No Other Choice. Stacey and Janelle, please let me know which of my e-books you would like to have. <br><br>Both are eligible to be judges in next weeks contest. Notify me if you are not interested, but if you are, I will discuss with you how we will decide the winner between 2 judges.<br><br>Thank you ev everyone and I am really looking forward to next weeks contest!Jezrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-73841844626777888342011-05-22T19:49:32.663-04:002011-05-22T19:49:32.663-04:00No Other Choiceby Janelle JensenHe stared at the b...No Other Choice<br>by Janelle Jensen<br><br>He stared at the body lying before him. Her dead eyes stared accusingly. He dropped to his knees and plunged in. Hot blood wept over his hands and forearms, drenching the ground below. His hands closed around something solid, and he desperately withdrew his prize. Soaked in viscous fluid and shivering, the tiny calf bawled.Janelle Jensennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-32123656263807252892011-05-22T17:17:12.253-04:002011-05-22T17:17:12.253-04:00Something much lighter (55 words exactly, not coun...Something much lighter (55 words exactly, not counting title:<br><br>Theft<br><br>Jerry gave the ice cream cone, a swirl of white vanilla, a quick lick as he walked from the counter.<br><br>“Daddy, I thought you bought that for me!” said the little girl’s voice. She tugged on his sleeve, impatient for the treat.<br><br>His wife hid her face, giggling.<br><br>“Taxes,” he said, and handed the cone over.knittingknotshttp://knittingknots.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-90524146753136281222011-05-22T15:44:08.356-04:002011-05-22T15:44:08.356-04:00Okay I guess two submissions is cheating. I just w...Okay I guess two submissions is cheating. I just wanted to Lighten the mood.<br><br>Waiting for her Date<br>by Wakefield Mahon<br><br>"Why was he always late? And after he made this big deal about how I should get dressed up tonight!" Kara got up and bumped into a violin player. "Sorry" She turned into the maitre d holding a bottle of champagne. Flustered, she sat back down.<br>James knelt by Kara's chair "Will you marry me?"Wakefield Mahonhttp://www.wakefieldmahon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-12538720949970226062011-05-22T15:41:58.582-04:002011-05-22T15:41:58.582-04:00(55 words, not including title)The Rape of the Loc...(55 words, not including title)<br><br>The Rape of the Lock<br><br>He held it in his palm. It was his—this prize. A tiny, unique, hand-wrought Scandinavian metal that made him sweat. The curving shackle begged to be released from the recesses of the mechanism. Inside the was a clot of rusted resistance, but that didn't matter. He thrust the key inside, forcing the tumblers to obey.rinnzieglerhttp://rinnziegler.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-70568203462827367012011-05-22T14:37:06.314-04:002011-05-22T14:37:06.314-04:00The Letterby Andy MascolaI found the letter in her...The Letter<br>by Andy Mascola<br><br>I found the letter in her glove compartment. It confirmed everything I'd already suspected. I crossed my arms and waited. She got in, smiled and started the car. I grinned exposing my teeth. Then her eyes fell to the envelope in my lap. Before she could open her mouth to scream, my hand covered it.Andy Mascolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17784723095992421710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-45254017219054449922011-05-22T13:44:45.293-04:002011-05-22T13:44:45.293-04:00ThresholdA castle rested upon the sand and an old ...Threshold<br><br><br>A castle rested upon the sand and an old man stared at it. His finger quivered as it waited, as the sun passed and the tide swung about. <br><br>He poked the sand, and the castle collapsed. <br><br>Far away, in a land he had known, a tower crumbled. The lord and lady died in the rubble.The Four Part Landhttp://www.thefourpartland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-76858269137464264902011-05-22T13:35:50.787-04:002011-05-22T13:35:50.787-04:00Forgottenby Elise VanCiseThe old shed stood amongs...Forgotten<br>by Elise VanCise<br><br>The old shed stood amongst the wild growth. The paint worn, siding rusted with time telling the world it has been forgotten. What secrets are inside these simple four walls? Old tools, holiday decorations, toys now outgrown or boxes of memories. Or perhaps secrets better left forgotten.Elisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567420139472596391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-84695007953578199442011-05-22T13:10:53.302-04:002011-05-22T13:10:53.302-04:00Lisa: I especially enjoyed your first two.Armand: ...Lisa: I especially enjoyed your first two.<br>Armand: Fancy meeting you hear, good work!<br><br>Oh yeah the prompt um let's see:<br><br>Murder<br>Wakefield Mahon<br><br>She only screamed until he situated the pillow properly. After that, she only struggled for a moment. He would never have to listen to her whine or complain again. It was over.<br><br>Janice bellowed, "John, stop your lazy daydreaming and finish mowing the damned yard!"<br><br>John cowered to the sound of her voice, "Yes Dear!"Wakefield Mahonhttp://www.wakefieldmahon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-16452550852543929152011-05-22T13:08:35.325-04:002011-05-22T13:08:35.325-04:00A Scratch at the Window (51 words)by L.M. StullA s...A Scratch at the Window (51 words)<br>by L.M. Stull<br><br>A scratch at the window. I stumbled out of bed. The alarm clock read 3:26AM. A flicker of light danced in the distance. A shadow blurred past. Breath against the window. A hand around my throat. I awoke. A nightmare? The clock read 3:26AM. There was a scratch at the window.lmstull.comhttp://lmstull.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-32013517769509707652011-05-22T12:11:35.979-04:002011-05-22T12:11:35.979-04:00Zombie Kids At PlayArmand Rosamilia Ruth stared at...Zombie Kids At Play<br>Armand Rosamilia <br><br><br>Ruth stared at the bite mark. <br> “I’m sorry mommy. I just wanted to play with the little boy.”<br> “Don’t worry, honey.” Ruth put a hand on her daughter’s warm head. <br> “He was nice until he bit me.”<br> She would turn into one of them soon.<br> Ruth lifted her daughter’s pillow, cried, and covered her face. <br><br><br>*That was awesome! What a tough prompt... I'll have to try this every week with you...*Armandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698529867249658250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-72024881719946941512011-05-22T10:48:30.612-04:002011-05-22T10:48:30.612-04:00Casualties of WarThere was a muffled crump followe...Casualties of War<br><br>There was a muffled crump followed by a tremendous gout of flame and a deafening roar. Dave’s mind screamed out IED even as the frame of the HMMWV disintegrated sending hot, jagged shards of metal through him. So much for 17 days and a wake up to home he thought as Death took him.Jeffrey Hollarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05504298750127152026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-6939335766127775042011-05-22T10:36:48.410-04:002011-05-22T10:36:48.410-04:00I like that idea! So the winner can be next weeks ...I like that idea! So the winner can be next weeks judge!Jezrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-25121096058239214052011-05-22T10:13:22.596-04:002011-05-22T10:13:22.596-04:00This was super hard! Here's my best effort:The...This was super hard! Here's my best effort:<br><br>The Ghost<br><br>The hairs on the back of John’s neck stood up. Psychic, he knew how his body reacted before he saw a ghost. <br><br>He glanced around the room. Someone near the casket noticed him. <br><br>“John?” she said, fainting. Was that his sister? John stared in confusion. Speechless, he glanced in the coffin. His body lay inside.<br><br>♥SpotSpothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12761441168024967277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-84219312294466502512011-05-22T09:52:34.726-04:002011-05-22T09:52:34.726-04:00Love the idea! I have never written anything that ...Love the idea! I have never written anything that short before. Lol. I'll be back later with an entry! Why not let the winner guest judge next week?<br><br>♥SpotSpothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12761441168024967277noreply@blogger.com