NOVEMBER 2023 SCIENCE FICTION MICROSTORY CONTEST (Comments only)

[Greg]

Theme: Getting out of a Jam.


Elements:
1 Non-Human Wise Guys. Would aliens collect protection money? What sort of rackets would they run?
2 Popping the clutch: Restarting an engine, a starship or other device in an unusual and dangerous way.

[Jot]

Cool theme

[Tom]

"Oh...I believe they had a device called...uh...the clutch. Clutch. Perhaps one of those pedals on the floor."

[Jot]

Okay, Jot application updated to appease Facebook, camper winterized, leaves mulched and a story written. Productive weekend...

[Tom]

Here, here. Good story. Tight and well paced. Effective climax.

[Jot]

Thanks Tom!

[Justin]

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[Jot]

Good luck, dude

[Justin]

Jot wrote: "Good luck, dude"

Thanks Jot!

[Jack]

Posted a story. Adults only.

[Jot]

lol

[Jot]

Slow month. Hope everyone enjoys the holiday

[Jeremy]

Theme is quite specific. I find I have a lot of swing and miss when that happens. Got me with a curveball, Greg!

Happy Thanksgiving all!

[Tom]

I thought it was a fun theme. (Of course, I borrowed a lot from Star Trek, but that was Greg's inspiration.)

Happy Holidays, all.

[Jeremy]

Fun indeed.

I'm learning about my own limitations as a writer as I go along...

[Tom]

Use the opportunity to push the boundaries.

[Jeremy]

That's not really my issue. More like: things don't necessarily land where I aim.

[Justin]

First day of Thanksgiving vacation. I'm trying to get one in under the wire.

I hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends wherever you are. I am thankful for the many stories and inspirations you all have given me over the past six years!

[Jot]

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

[Tom]

Justin wrote: "First day of Thanksgiving vacation. I'm trying to get one in under the wire.

I hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends wherever you are. I am thankful for the many stor..."

Thank you, Justin. And, thanks for taking the time to get the story in. It was well written.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

[Justin]

Tom wrote: "Justin wrote: "First day of Thanksgiving vacation. I'm trying to get one in under the wire.

I hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends wherever you are. I am thankful fo..."

Thanks Tom! Much appreciated!

[Justin]

Hey J.F.! My wife's name is Darla! I had a hard time not putting her into your story. LOL! Nicely done!

Best,

Justin

[J.F.]

LOL! Justin that was the first name that came to mind when I started writing the story at 6 pm yesterday. I was afraid readers would picture the late-90s animated series character. I'm glad you didn't.