tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post1843356505537672304..comments2024-03-29T12:56:05.034+00:00Comments on The Prediction: Winners and words. March 22, 2015Sandra Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-10887817381364197952015-03-28T03:37:07.690+00:002015-03-28T03:37:07.690+00:00OK! Take two! Good thing I checked this time. T...OK! Take two! Good thing I checked this time. The Gates are Closed, my lovelies. Winners and words on the 'morrow!Colleen Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07412149737386384036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-43761528946655074012015-03-27T19:47:35.642+00:002015-03-27T19:47:35.642+00:00Actually, I'm trying to base the atmosphere of...Actually, I'm trying to base the atmosphere of this somewhat on the Agatha Christie novels I loved so much in my younger years, so you're not too far off the mark, Sandra. I don't claim to be anywhere near as talented as the late Dame Agatha, of course, but her writing is somewhat of the inspiration behind this serialization.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-87038530708540224772015-03-27T19:45:40.004+00:002015-03-27T19:45:40.004+00:00Um, that should be "TO like Faith." I pl...Um, that should be "TO like Faith." I plead the Fifth on whether or not I'm actually "like Faith."Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-36283679612039639482015-03-27T17:30:36.262+00:002015-03-27T17:30:36.262+00:00And thus, the Creature gains its freedom. I think ...And thus, the Creature gains its freedom. I think our Captain had best get a move on and steer his craft clear of this island before the Creature comes lumbering back into view. Another fine episode in this epic tale. How you've managed over 90 such fine installments is truly beyond my comprehension.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-27657962783421570072015-03-27T17:27:54.105+00:002015-03-27T17:27:54.105+00:00This was lovely in its descriptions, flowed beauti...This was lovely in its descriptions, flowed beautifully in style and I just loved that modern throw-in of "Uh oh," in the midst of what otherwise felt like an ancient folktale. This is creative imagination at its finest.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-11024692218562783222015-03-27T17:25:11.321+00:002015-03-27T17:25:11.321+00:00Had to chuckle a little at this. What a devious ol...Had to chuckle a little at this. What a devious old geezer! I'm hoping the dragon will take pity but I have the feeling (at the chance of sounding corny) that the girl is staring into the face of her doom. Nicely crafted little tale with a neat twist.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-74486597482818848032015-03-27T17:22:23.712+00:002015-03-27T17:22:23.712+00:00This would make for a magnificent "Twilight Z...This would make for a magnificent "Twilight Zone" episode. I would love to know the original origin of "Pretty" and wonder if there are others scattered around. I'm afraid I would be in the same boat as the unfortunate Dwayne. I never was much of a follower for the rules!Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-40491831356713201212015-03-27T17:18:48.861+00:002015-03-27T17:18:48.861+00:00Now this was nothing less than totally provocative...Now this was nothing less than totally provocative. I'm getting like Faith more and more with each installment.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-53175322698980896162015-03-27T17:17:39.252+00:002015-03-27T17:17:39.252+00:00What an inspired and totally beautiful use of the ...What an inspired and totally beautiful use of the required words. It's difficult to choose any one combination that was a particular standout to me, since all are exquisite, but I think I like "Sly sideways glance" above all the others. It conveys much in its brief impact.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-89089692567669491812015-03-27T01:44:16.461+00:002015-03-27T01:44:16.461+00:00I agree with Sandra, brilliant final line! Also lo...I agree with Sandra, brilliant final line! Also loved the brief description of the creature with its "iridescent coat". Conjures all sorts of imagery!Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-56246553850602598832015-03-26T18:39:26.056+00:002015-03-26T18:39:26.056+00:00Well up to your usual gloriously high standards! ...Well up to your usual gloriously high standards! Especially admiring of the final line,Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-63522744779292182015-03-26T17:45:45.284+00:002015-03-26T17:45:45.284+00:00not sure where this week went... but here goes.
I...not sure where this week went... but here goes.<br /><br />Infinity 92<br />Letting the Creature loose on the islander is one way to antagonize the locals, but there will be no islanders left soon. I catch a glimpse of its iridescent coat across the land but no more than that. Methinks it will be content to stay there for a while and I must be sure to steer clear of this island forever. The criesAntonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-63358912554966887702015-03-26T17:45:09.310+00:002015-03-26T17:45:09.310+00:00rich with images and a great last line.rich with images and a great last line.Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-90481144871563556182015-03-26T17:44:24.116+00:002015-03-26T17:44:24.116+00:00oh yes, dragons do like virgins... really nice lit...oh yes, dragons do like virgins... really nice little piece, Michael!Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-2205871218447328192015-03-26T17:43:43.823+00:002015-03-26T17:43:43.823+00:00oh good one, an excellent 100 word standalone! oh good one, an excellent 100 word standalone! Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-15152461263242275142015-03-26T17:42:59.886+00:002015-03-26T17:42:59.886+00:00good instalment, clever blending of the prompts.good instalment, clever blending of the prompts.Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-73881868204911792112015-03-26T17:42:10.713+00:002015-03-26T17:42:10.713+00:00good episode, lots of promise for things to come.....good episode, lots of promise for things to come... and what would they breed is the question...Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-23928174283369458262015-03-26T17:40:57.409+00:002015-03-26T17:40:57.409+00:00lovely use of the prompts and vivid images in this...lovely use of the prompts and vivid images in this piece, cleverly done.Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-42246162321593046852015-03-26T17:40:00.549+00:002015-03-26T17:40:00.549+00:00late so I am, congratulations Noah and Patricia! L...late so I am, congratulations Noah and Patricia! Love this little piece, with its creepy menace in nothing that is said but everything that is beneath the words. Like it!Antonia Woodvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594229396805493611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-6274498700205394352015-03-26T06:47:48.638+00:002015-03-26T06:47:48.638+00:00'sea-folk accent thick as knotted seaweed'...'sea-folk accent thick as knotted seaweed' further captured me, when I was already enjoying re-acquaintance with your style and 'small unimposing me'. So original, the whole.Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-35024120378411515802015-03-26T06:44:58.745+00:002015-03-26T06:44:58.745+00:00So, safe from the old man but at the mercy of the ...So, safe from the old man but at the mercy of the dragon. 'stomach twisting' very evocative and marvellous use of the prompts. Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-32229485727837725352015-03-26T03:57:38.006+00:002015-03-26T03:57:38.006+00:00Uh oh, I'm hoping the girl somehow makes it ou...Uh oh, I'm hoping the girl somehow makes it out alive! Clever little story with a fateful twist at the end.Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-18664932228797456052015-03-26T03:55:47.080+00:002015-03-26T03:55:47.080+00:00Loved the rules for Pretty and how the scene playe...Loved the rules for Pretty and how the scene played out. Great pacing, leading to an intriguing final line.Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-64943004954591631432015-03-26T03:51:04.174+00:002015-03-26T03:51:04.174+00:00I agree that Marmalade feels like a very rich, fun...I agree that Marmalade feels like a very rich, fun character. :) Love the carefree attitude in this.Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-25909870937462321252015-03-26T03:48:37.875+00:002015-03-26T03:48:37.875+00:00Loved the imagery evoked by the first two lines. E...Loved the imagery evoked by the first two lines. Excellent use of iridescent. :)Holly Karlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070711432846821376noreply@blogger.com