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September 2023 Ficlet Challenge
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purplecleric |
Posted on 01-09-2023 18:20
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Delta Grade Posts: 33 Joined: 17.01.22 |
Whew! I remembered this month. The word prompt is ... OBJECTIVE And for the second challenge: One of our beloved characters has developed a sort of Midas touch - everything they touch turns to _____ ! Happy writing! |
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NerdyTeenGirl |
Posted on 02-09-2023 11:26
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Beta Grade Posts: 424 Joined: 19.10.22 |
Oo, this is going to be fun!
The Blake’s 7 section of my blog, where I post fics, art, essays, etcetera.
https://thephantomofcygnus.wordpress..../blakes-7/ |
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littlesue |
Posted on 03-09-2023 13:11
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Alpha Grade Posts: 2750 Joined: 17.01.22 |
Hmm.....well it is something to think about while I'm in the C T Scanner tomorrow! Mind you, I'd better not start talking to myself, now that would cause a panic!!!!
Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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Anniew |
Posted on 03-09-2023 14:55
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Gamma Grade Posts: 104 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Oh Sue. Do hope you’re okay.
Play the hand fate deals you.
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littlesue |
Posted on 03-09-2023 15:27
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Alpha Grade Posts: 2750 Joined: 17.01.22 |
Oh Sue. Do hope you’re okay. Will find out tomorrow. Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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Anniew |
Posted on 06-09-2023 06:56
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Gamma Grade Posts: 104 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Code Download source Will find out tomorrow. Thinking of you today. Xxx Play the hand fate deals you.
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littlesue |
Posted on 18-09-2023 08:34
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Alpha Grade Posts: 2750 Joined: 17.01.22 |
Just waiting for a phone call today.... Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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littlesue |
Posted on 18-09-2023 08:38
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Alpha Grade Posts: 2750 Joined: 17.01.22 |
I’m afraid I’ve gone over the limit this month, sorry, but I had such fun writing it!!!! And Lurena enjoyed drawing a piccie as well!! The Man with the Golden Arm Vila wasn’t too sure how he had got into this situation, but the encouragement from his new found friends to open the sealed door was infectious. “Come on, Vila. It’s just behind this door. Waiting…” He still wasn’t too sure, either, exactly what it was behind the door, waiting, only that it meant incredible wealth. Not just for him, but for his new found friends as well. “Just a few more seconds,” he whispered. Then the final part of the lock clicked. His friends pushed passed him into the dimly lit room. “Are you sure this is a museum?” Vila asked as he followed them in, “It looks more like mausoleum.” “Museum…mausoleum. Same thing,” Jed explained, “Ah, there it is, Vila. The Golden Gauntlet. And as you made this all possible, Vila, I think it only fair that you put it on.” “Me? Oh well if you insist.” The gauntlet, as such, was made of a thin gold mesh that extended up over his elbow. He eagerly put it on. “But it’s only a glove, sort of. What about all the wealth?” “You’ll see. Come on Vila let’s see what we can find. We will bring stuff to you and…well, just wait.” So Vila did wait and his new found friends brought him lots of different items and placed them in front of him, “Go, on. Touch that pewter plate,” Jed said. He stepped back as Vila picked up the plain plate and suddenly it turned into gold! “See, I told you. Whoever puts that gauntlet on can turn everything he touches into Gold.” Vila’s eyes lit up, “Everything?” Jed looked nervously at his companions, “Yes, everything…” After a while, as the pile of gold grew bigger, Vila began to feel thirsty. “Is there anything to drink? Or how about we go and find a nice place to celebrate?” Jed smiled, “I’ll tell you what, we will take this little lot back to our ship and then come back with some more items plus something for you to eat and drink. How about that?” “All right, but wouldn’t one of you want to have a go with this gauntlet? It seems only fair.” “No, no, no,” Jed said, “The glory is all yours.” By the time they had returned, with even more ill gotten gains, Vila was getting a bit frustrated. He’d even tried to remove the gauntlet, to no avail. Jed put a large glass of wine on a table, plus some food. “Here you are, just for you.” Vila picked up the glass and it and its contents turned to gold. The same happened with the food. “I can’t eat or drink anything.” “That’s what happened to the last man who wore that. Sorry Vila, but you’ve done your bit…” “You can’t leave me here. Come back!” “Vila!” “Cally.” He looked in horror as Cally approached him, “Don’t come near me. Please stay away.” But it was too late and Cally turned to Gold. “What’s he been drinking this time?” It was Avon. “Obviously something he found on one of his travels.” That was Tarrant. “Stay away!!!” “If only we could. Wake up, Vila.” He was in his cabin, on the Liberator. Cally was standing there, smiling, back to her normal self. “Let me guess,” she said softly, “Orac has been regaling you with stories from old Earth.” “Yes, a King Midas.” “And this?” Avon asked, a gauntlet shaped bottle in his hand. “Left over from my visit to Space City. Can I…” “No, you cannot,” Tarrant said, “Besides it’s your turn for take watch. We need you sober!” Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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Anniew |
Posted on 18-09-2023 22:31
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Gamma Grade Posts: 104 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Great story Sue. Just the laugh I needed. And I loved Lurena’s illustrations.
Play the hand fate deals you.
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NerdyTeenGirl |
Posted on 19-09-2023 23:07
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Beta Grade Posts: 424 Joined: 19.10.22 |
That was fantastic, Sue!
The Blake’s 7 section of my blog, where I post fics, art, essays, etcetera.
https://thephantomofcygnus.wordpress..../blakes-7/ |
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littlesue |
Posted on 20-09-2023 20:14
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Alpha Grade Posts: 2750 Joined: 17.01.22 |
Great story Sue. Just the laugh I needed. And I loved Lurena’s illustrations. Thank you! Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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littlesue |
Posted on 20-09-2023 20:15
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Alpha Grade Posts: 2750 Joined: 17.01.22 |
That was fantastic, Sue! Thank you! Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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AnneArthur |
Posted on 23-09-2023 15:25
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Alpha Grade Posts: 5784 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Great story Sue! |
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littlesue |
Posted on 25-09-2023 08:54
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Alpha Grade Posts: 2750 Joined: 17.01.22 |
And now for the 2nd prompt, with a piccie by Lurena... To any newcomers to this forum, you may find that this Ficlet makes sense if you read March, April and May’s little efforts!!! Kingdom Come! “Avon, have you ever heard of a place called Kingdom?” Avon looked at Blake. “No, I can’t say I have.” “Hm, Orac has picked up a distress signal. They are under threat.” “Is that your next objective?” “Unless you have something else in mind…” Avon thought back to the previous evening, when his deep sleep had been disturbed by Cally and Jenna’s Android softly calling his name. “You do realise that entering someone’s quarters unannounced is frowned upon?” “We do.” “We?” Avon sat up and saw Vila’s android, Marilyn, perched on the edge of his bed, smiling that beguiling smile at him. “So what is so important?” “The Kingdom Health Resort requires us to return. It seems that Mr Restal’s advertising campaign has proved successful.” “What advertising campaign?” “Why don’t you ask him?” Marilyn purred. “Look, I just wanted to increase our profits. Nothing wrong with that, is there?” Vila cried. “You try explaining that to Cally and Jenna. Their Android George, Brad or Tom is wanted back at Kingdom.” “How can you convince Blake to go there? He doesn’t know anything about all this.” “And he’s not going to, if Orac can arrange it.” Cally and Jenna were not happy, their combined glare in Vila’s direction showed that. Gan was also not happy. He had got used to all the exercise equipment hidden in the hold. Blake could sense the chilled atmosphere but, thankfully, chose to ignore it. “Well, “Blake began, “These are the co-ordinates that the message originated from. Coming Avon?” Blake was surprised by the warm welcome he and Avon received. It was almost as if…no, thought Blake, they’d never been here before, had they? But his thoughts on the matter were pushed aside as an Android came towards him, all smiles and gushing with praise. “Sir, we cannot thank you enough. The merest mention of your arrival sent the vagabonds on their way.” “It did?” “Please sir, allow me to show you around our Health Resort.” “Health Resort? But I…” “Don’t argue Blake. Go with him.” “But what about you?” “Oh, I’m sure I can find something to while away the time.” He waited for Blake to be ushered off by the grateful android, then raised his bracelet, “Commence Operation Objective.” By the time Blake returned from his tour, everyone was in place, much to Cally and Jenna’s dismay. They were standing forlornly on the main concourse with George, Brad or Tom, as was an equally forlorn Vila. “Vila, there’s a competition over there called Keys to the Kingdom.” “I don’t think Vila would like to deprive who ever owns this Resort, of any income,” Avon quickly ventured. “Can we come and visit anytime?” Cally asked. “It would do us the world of good,” Jenna explained. “I don’t see why not,” Blake smiled. “As a thank you, we have donated several gym items. They are on your ship now.” “Well thank you. It’s time we left.” “More objectives?” Avon said. “Yes.” Back on the Liberator, Blake looked puzzled. “Something wrong?” Avon asked. “Yes, I’m sure that android called Marilyn winked at you.” “That’s your imagination,” And Avon smiled… Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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