Christmas Challenge stories - 2012
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Another moving story from Skybase Girl - I enjoyed it very much.
You do have the nack of getting under your character's skin and setting the scene with a few well-chosen words.
Long may you continue to write for us!
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Marion
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Caption Game results.
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Captain Indigo
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A big congratulation to Skybase Girl for a well-done job!
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chrisbishop
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I had the idea for this several years ago, but didn't think it might develop into a story. I thought it interesting, but perhaps lacking in point. While I was trawling through the usual search points for inspiration, I found a song written by my friend Gretchen Peters, and the lyrics suddenly lent themselves towards the atmosphere I wanted to convey. The scenarios in the song and the story could not be more dissimilar except for the idea that every journey we take is part of something that's gone before.
So, what changes? Maybe very little. Families fall apart, still go on hating. Battlegrounds may change, as do the names of those involved, but actually, maybe the battle doesn't. As Gretchen so eloquently puts it, "We think we're walking on the moon, but we are dancing in the dark".
We're all soldiers, one way or another and I guess we're all dancing in the dark, hoping for a little illumination to light our way.
I hope that the characters in this story find what they need.
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Skybase Girl
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And another cracking birthday fic from Marion! I'm sure you enjoy torturing poor Scarlet just a little too much
As usual, a fantastically detailed, well-plotted and gripping tale of Scarlet-torture. I don't want to risk saying too much more for fear of spoilers so if you have not already read the story, go away and do so now. You definitely won't regret it.
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Captain Indigo
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Poor Paulie; she does put him through so much. But Marion's understanding of the unique relationship between Scarlet and Blue runs like a river through the heart of all her stories and even more so in this one. No-one else comes as close as she does in successfully portraying the love, trust and almost psychological bond these two characters have with each other and that's a remarkable achievement.
I also loved it that the redoubtable Mrs Metcalfe once again got the chance to show her mettle in this. She's one hell of a mother for anyone to have!
The plot includes some interesting theories on the subject of not just retrometabolism, but the powers of the Mysterons themselves and highlights the frustrations and dilemmas Spectrum experiences in trying to stay one step ahead. I know Marion gave a lot of thought to the nuances of the plotline, but it was well worth it because it all hangs together very credibly and beautifully.
Well done!
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Skybase Girl
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It is also a great relief to know that the story hangs together as I can really take no credit for it. I started off with the intention of writing a light-hearted short (for me anyway) with Paul driving super-fast cars like dodgems, but once I got the characters to the location, they decided they didn't want to do that.
From there on, I was just hanging on to their coat tails and trying to weave things into a coherant narrative.
Hazel says I should be much firmer with them and make them behave, but I have to admit, I enjoy finding out what they have in mind.
After all, the main purpose of writing any story is to enjoy yourself while you're doing it - isn't it? To hear that other people enjoyed it too is a wonderful bonus.
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Marion
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I'd never given much thought to Colonel White as a young man, but Chris portrays him as a younger version of the maverick hinted at in the series. You always feel that Colonel White, while remonstrating with his officers over their impetuosity, had done exactly the same in his misspent youth. Chris's take on his character confirms that!
It's funny, touching, inventive and clever. Please read; you don't have to wait till you have time to set aside. Unlike Chris's normal 'epics' , this is quite short - can be easily digested in one sitting! ( Sorry, Chris )
Well done!
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Skybase Girl
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I concur absolutely, you girls must keep writing stories, whether short or long, you never fail to entertain.
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