arettger22 130 Posted May 1 Hello everyone! I’m glad to see that everyone is still submitting stories, and keeping up with the fierce competition! I can’t wait to read all of your stories for April’s prompt. This month’s prompt, once again, comes from judge @Holly Tinsley “A Sword Needs A Name” im excited to see what you all come up with, and I promise April’s scores won’t be as late as March’s! Best of luck!! 6 Thomas, Holly Tinsley, Karl and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_FROG_IN_TIME 900 Posted May 1 Why did my head immediately go to... advice given to an apprentice in an all male brothel? 5 Holly Tinsley, Frank, Thomas and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varsha 666 Posted May 1 1 minute ago, A_FROG_IN_TIME said: Why did my head immediately go to... advice given to an apprentice in an all male brothel? That's hilarious! I'll be very disappointed if that's not your May story 2 2 Thomas, Layla Azmi Goushey, A_FROG_IN_TIME and 1 other reacted to this ► ● Booktube ● Goodreads ● Twitter ● Email Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas 415 Posted May 1 I am gonna do this one early dammit! No last minute rush this month. (Bold words on the 1st, I know) 2 Varsha and Layla Azmi Goushey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl 53 Posted May 3 Love this prompt. This might go big. What's the word count limit we have to mess with? 1 Varsha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holly Tinsley 562 Posted May 3 I believe we set the upper limit at 3000 words 1 Karl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_FROG_IN_TIME 900 Posted May 3 On 5/1/2023 at 11:38 PM, Thomas said: I am gonna do this one early dammit! No last minute rush this month. (Bold words on the 1st, I know) Started yet Thomas? 😝 1 Thomas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas 415 Posted May 3 12 minutes ago, A_FROG_IN_TIME said: Started yet Thomas? 😝 Started, yes. It's the rest that tends to be the issue, haha 1 A_FROG_IN_TIME reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl 53 Posted May 5 Like last month, I may just post here the music video I am using to help influence this months story. The music and video have both an African and Asian feel to it for me and it also has a feel of a time from long ago, in places where you are more likely to come across animal life than human life -- a place where warriors may travel, sword wielding warriors. I hope some of you find this helpful, or at least somewhat interesting. If you think this music is somewhat familiar than you may be aware of the version Irish singer Enya recorded for The Lord of the Rings movies which indeed had many swords used throughout. 1 Thomas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holly Tinsley 562 Posted May 5 Oh, great music choice! 1 Karl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_FROG_IN_TIME 900 Posted May 8 Based on Karl's awesome music idea, thought I would post what I am listening to for inspiration. Expect blood and rebellion! 2 Karl and Layla Azmi Goushey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_FROG_IN_TIME 900 Posted May 8 I have now finished first draft of May's story... I am not sure if I can use it or not. If I was to list the trigger warnings it might be longer than the story is. 1 Layla Azmi Goushey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_FROG_IN_TIME 900 Posted May 12 May's story has been posted. Changed my mind... spotted a mistake. 1 Layla Azmi Goushey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Layla Azmi Goushey 379 Posted May 13 @A_FROG_IN_TIME SO you deleted it? I don't see it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_FROG_IN_TIME 900 Posted May 13 4 minutes ago, Layla Azmi Goushey said: @A_FROG_IN_TIME SO you deleted it? I don't see it... I did. It was a big mistake I noticed... reworking a bit of it to make more sense. 1 Layla Azmi Goushey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_FROG_IN_TIME 900 Posted May 15 May story back up for perusal. If I stop re-reading it then I cannot find anything else wrong with it 🙂 1 1 Frank and Thomas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas 415 Posted May 17 And here I said I was gonna get mine done early this month! haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_FROG_IN_TIME 900 Posted May 17 4 hours ago, Thomas said: And here I said I was gonna get mine done early this month! haha You Inspired me 😁 1 Thomas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varsha 666 Posted May 17 I'm on track to submitting on the very last day as usual 😂 Don't even have a proper idea fleshed out yet 🤣 2 1 A_FROG_IN_TIME, Layla Azmi Goushey and Thomas reacted to this ► ● Booktube ● Goodreads ● Twitter ● Email Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl 53 Posted May 25 Despite drifting on an island of one, points wise, away from the mainland that is the rest of you, I will persevere. 🙂 My effort for May is done. 2 Varsha and Layla Azmi Goushey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Layla Azmi Goushey 379 Posted May 28 I'm running late on finishing my story. It is all written out in my head but I'm trying to finish some home chores. I need to start prioritizing my writing so maybe I'll write first. 🤔 1 Varsha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varsha 666 Posted Wednesday at 12:24 PM I have about resigned myself to the fact that I'm not going to finish my story on time this month. I'll try to get something done by this weekend at least just so I can wrap up this month's prompt. I have it planned in my head, but haven't been able to make the time to write 😒 1 Layla Azmi Goushey reacted to this ► ● Booktube ● Goodreads ● Twitter ● Email Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_FROG_IN_TIME 900 Posted Wednesday at 12:49 PM You can do it Lady V. 1 Varsha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Layla Azmi Goushey 379 Posted Wednesday at 02:55 PM @Varsha i know what you mean but you can do it! Just go with with whatever is at the top of your mind. ❤️ 1 Varsha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
