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O is for One
This was my entry for Microcosms Fiction on 27 January. The original prompt was:
We spun, and our three elements are – character: Convict, setting: Chicago, and genre: Romance
It didn’t really inspire me, so I pressed the “spin button” and got a new prompt:
Character: Architect/ setting: Skyscraper/ genre: Crime
One Step Closer
By Ronel Janse van Vuuren
His tie escaped its clip and slapped Michael in the face. The wind was picking up ferocity where he stood on the roof, watching his creation forlornly.
‘You can’t stop this.’
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24 tales of Speculative Fiction (ranging from science-fiction to fantasy to magical realism) with a Dark Fantasy undertone running from outer space, strange advancements in technology to the subtle things that make characters tick in a supposedly normal world.
So, who do you think? Did you like the twist ending? Though I’m a fantasy writer, I like to stretch my writing-muscles on occasion and write something else: did this suit the crime-genre? I listened to Linkin Park while writing this – their greatest hits always seem to get the creativity going.
The judge’s favourite line: It was the voice that had coerced him to design this monstrosity.
I always appreciate feedback, so don’t hesitate to comment.
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Great twist!
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Thank you 🙂
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Ahhh that had me on the edge of my seat! Love your writing!
O is for Open Letter
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Thank you 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the story.
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Great twist. So much going on in such a short snippet. I wanted more info!
O – The October Crisis
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Thank you 🙂
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Stephanie was the crime boss? That is unexpected. I was wondering for a moment how in the heck Michael’s finance’ was standing there listening to all this and fell, but I think I’ve got it now.
O is for Owl Worship
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I’m glad the twist worked 🙂
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…nothing more than a speck of red. A chilling end to a gripping tale.
Amble Bay’s Orchestra
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Thanks, Keith 🙂 I’m glad my foray into another genre is working.
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Edgy story–nicely told. Now I’m off to recover.
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Thanks, Jacqui 🙂
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Wow – very intense. Loved the twist!
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Thanks, Nick 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the story.
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Well, that’s a bummer. For some reason, this story gave me a Daredevil vibe. 😉 I enjoyed it!
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Thanks, Sara 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the story.
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WOW! i didnt’ expect that twist.
Well done 😉
@JazzFeathers
The Old Shelter – 1940s Film Noir
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Thank you 🙂
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Haha! I’m slow. I was wondering where Stephanie came from. I felt bad that she died. Then you said something about twist. I scrolled back up and re-read the last lines. The end wasn’t so sad anymore. But… Ah, they could have ruled side by side… criminals but ruled. 🙂 Great story to the prompt.
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Thanks, Anne 🙂
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