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Come on, guys. Rise to the challenge, I know you can :up:

Visitations Vivid and scary scenes. This haunted me after a 1st read: I could see the image; the face of the angry man as he screamed... "Get Off My T...

Missed this. Inspired by 'Show Don't Tell', what about... ... !! It's Short Story ShowTime !! You, the rosy rotund Ringmaster, get to pin on ribbons, ...

This is the kind of constructive feedback any author or reader I imagine is glad to hear and learn from. It's funny but some stories have immediately ...

How sexily succinct. Smooth operator :cool:

Baden's OP now reads: EDIT: *POLL IS READY: PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ ALL THE STORIES BEFORE VOTING. THANKS!* https://thephilosophyforum.com/discus...

Oh, fuck off :naughty:

You and others' increased input has made all the difference. Perhaps it's just a case of having more time...and seeing the value ? Dunno. But thanks a...

That's a joke and it doesn't work.

Well. Turns out I do assume quite a bit about an author. This story lark has been quite the revelation. Loving it :fire:

Example?

But it works if 'Marco' is a plant in a fictional story, right ? :wink:

Yep. Trouble with having a particular person in mind as an author, it can trip you up. Tunnel vision. I got it bad. Gotta love all the references to '...

Oh, so now I think I got it all wrong :cry: @"Baden" :naughty:

I agree. The writer makes it look easy. I enjoyed the ease of following not just one thought but so many. Different emotions, people, places...and tim...

How come you got so damned wise :wink: You're right. It's all about keeping momentum and going wiv da flow :cool: Can't get that urine fling outta my ...

A Christmastime Valentine's Day Love Story Long title. Long story. What a ride... :100: Thanks to @"jamalrob" who picked out the juicy bits, it drew m...

Yeah, baby. Don't be hiding your light under a bush-hat :up:

The law also creates potential criminal penalties for people who assist voters. :rage:

Thanks for that. I would love for people to engage more - all the better to see the story from a different perspective. Eye-swivelling mind-benders :e...

Tell me more ? Please :pray:

:up: Is a temporary halt even a possibility @"Baden" - until mid-point ? Now, you're just making excuses :razz:

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times ***Please Note*** Following this revelation: https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/comment/637...

A special thread just for them: 'The Writers: Review, Reflection, Revenge!' :grin:

Good point. So, our off-track conversation in the Ballad of Marco raised its profile :worry: I was glad that he and a few others made initial quick co...

Tempted to do the :razz: But no, I must remember. I am an :halo: not a :rage: What was I saying...where am I...who are you ?

Well, of course - a woman can represent humanity but that doesn't mean misogyny can't be present. Just like Trump can say he's not a racist because he...

I agree. However, it's worth considering the character choice; the ensuing emotions and pleas. There's a tendency in films and stories to make females...

Yes. Possibly a bit paternalistic with a hint of misogyny. Nevertheless, thought-provoking and emotion stirring. Very well done indeed :sparkle:

:rofl:

I like that some give comments throughout...but some might feel they can't do that...until the end. By then, though, they might not give a shit ! OK. ...

Yeah, I get that. I think some writers take part because they are in competition with themselves, even if with nobody else. It's fun. They want to see...

See my previous post re writers https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/comment/635696 Not an either/or.

Do ya understand the word 'Eejit' ? :razz:

I can't remember the ideas already offered re ways to vote. I do remember they were kinda dismissed as not being viable. So, how else could we make it...

The poll is as much fun as a farce. You kill me :lol: :rofl: :smirk:

You betcha - especially on TPF - confidence or foolishness... the burning addictive quality... Beep, beep :cool:

Yes, that's what I was kinda thinking but you express it so much better :smile:

Sad to say, there's nothing particularly creative about that insult. But yes, the author can be 'trying' in so many ways. I hope he feels better for h...

Exactly. Ditto. Yeah, well. It did stop me in my tracks...like a bucket of ice dumped over my head...but hey, there are positives. Champagne chilling ...

:up: Thanks.

From my point of view - as a reader - the whole quality experience is marred by the farce that is the quantitative voting system. Only to have a singl...

Too bad. Now my spirit sinks...might will give this meaningless voting a miss. In fact. Fuck the lot of it.

Yes. You next ? Up for it ? :wink: I'd run a mile if an anon heavy breather called :scream:

The Key Opened the door with a struggle, burdened with a load of stuff. Food for future digestion but right now in a rush to enter, to answer the phon...

Amnesis Reading this at the same time as watching 'Some Like It Hot'. Totally surreal. Imagining Marilyn Monroe as the accused, complete with quiverin...

Consider me bemused and stunned. But best get on with the job at hand, eh :wink: Thanks.

No. Writing letters, I used to love. A correspondent could add letters to my name, if they knew what they were. But this would puzzle the postie. Who ...

I think I can live with that :grin: You are a most brilliantly balanced personage, so you are. Very kind indeedy. So there :razz: Now shut up and carr...

Oscar and the Coconut Gotta love the quirkiness. A tale within a tale. Curiouser and curiouser. Who is Oscar ? He is Tomatoman14457 - short and fat wi...