Would it be corny to write about "starting over" this week? And I don't mean the Burt Reynolds comedy, though I think it's funny.
Simon: I, uh... I never-never shot anyone before. Book: I was there, son. I'm fair sure you haven't shot anyone yet.
'War Stories'
The Great Write Way, Chapter Two: Twice upon a time...
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
erikaj - Jun 30, 2007 1:10:14 pm PDT #8981 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
-t - Jun 30, 2007 1:11:22 pm PDT #8982 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Thank YOU for coming up with topics for so long, Steph!
Connie Neil - Jun 30, 2007 2:39:09 pm PDT #8983 of 10001
brillig
I really loved the old pictures you chose for drabbling on.
Amy - Jun 30, 2007 5:12:34 pm PDT #8984 of 10001
Because books.
Teppy was (and is!) awesome indeed.
SailAweigh - Jul 01, 2007 5:28:28 am PDT #8985 of 10001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Indeed, I'm so amazed you were able to do it for so long. Any other fic challenge type site I've seen has at least 2-3 moderators. You got stamina, girl.
Typo Boy - Jul 01, 2007 4:39:44 pm PDT #8986 of 10001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Challenge for tomorrow: people I did not kill today. (fiction or non-fiction).
Deena - Jul 02, 2007 1:27:36 pm PDT #8987 of 10001
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
Only 88 words, but I ran out of things to say.
I did not kill the bob today,
though I was sore tempted when
he laughed and said that he'd
given my name to a friend
so I could do for free
what I do to live.
Unfortunately, my hand got tangled
in the phone cord instead of plunging
down the line to grip his throat
until his eyes popped.
And the bob laughed again,
unaware of his near fate,
while I nursed my sore fingers
and cursed the little holes
in the telephone receiver that
thwarted his destruction.
Beverly - Jul 02, 2007 9:19:22 pm PDT #8988 of 10001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
I heart Deena. Thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis much.
Typo Boy - Jul 02, 2007 9:45:00 pm PDT #8989 of 10001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Deena that is great. Turns out I can't respond to my own challenge.
Connie Neil - Jul 02, 2007 10:06:06 pm PDT #8990 of 10001
brillig
I'm fiddling with the Today part of the challenge
That call--"He's in the ER, get down here."
I snap his name to the first uniformed person I see. Half a dozen people point to the closed double doors that lead to the ER proper. Amy's touch on my shoulder slows me down long enough for the electric eye to pick up my approach and start opening the doors.
"Ma'am, there's the paperwork--"
My head swivels and I meet a minion's eyes. The minion squeaks and drops the clipboard. The doors open and I hear his voice, in pain. Next thing, I'm holding his hand and doctors and nurses are going, "Uh, you're not supposed to be in here."
I glance at them, tuck myself into a corner away from the machines, and watch until he's better. Three hours in, they ask Amy if there's any way she can get me out of there. She laughs.