Antenora
Detriment Deleter 
Fiendish Philologist
Put down that harpoon gun, in the name of these wonderful birds!
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Post by Antenora on Jan 21, 2012 12:05:14 GMT -5
For the remaining H:
Hastily glancing at my notes one last time, I rush off to my final exam. I sit down by the classroom door to catch my breath. I check my watch-- I’ve arrived early, right? No, wait a minute, I’m an hour late!
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Post by BSam on Jan 21, 2012 15:14:15 GMT -5
I think you have an extra Y in your letter list.
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Post by Dante on Jan 21, 2012 15:25:04 GMT -5
Who deleted their post? My new master list was at the top of this page earlier. Aye, you're right, BSam. The question is, are any other letters off-track? Fortunately I was going to check again anyway sometime. ...Yeah, looks like that was the only problem. I've fixed it up, and we should be all in the clear now.
The stories we have at present - and if I've missed any, please tell me - are:
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Sarah from Alaska was reconsidering her political career. It wasn't like being a sports commentator, where you could just talk about the action from a distance away. Although people did seem to like her speeches... but they laughed in the wrong places. (Dante)
You may think squirrels look harmless. But ask little Jimmy Lackpaw why he can't play the piano anymore, and he'll tell you a story which'll change your mind. Would you like to hear that story? You can't, since I'm out of words. (Dante)
Birthdays frequently feature surprises. But not all surprises are pleasant. For example, you may receive an ugly sweater instead of the new electronic device you wanted. Or you may light the candles on your cake, only to hear a strange ticking sound… (Antenora)
The old woman slammed down the phone, panting at the memory of the bright, cheery voice. Hurriedly she dialed the number to contact the police. But it was too late. A “FOR SALE” sign was already being nailed into her front lawn. (Sherry Ann)
"Attention passengers: please fasten your seat belts. We are departing the airport now." I pulled out my PDA. WELCOME. I scrolled through some files. FLIGHT CHECKLIST. I checked: Flashlight? Check. Laptop? Check. Camera? Check. Walkie-talkies? Check. LOW BATTERY. What? Oh. Oh, no.(Sherry Ann)
Little Lizzie was on the deck of her family's yacht, idly counting her pocket money and thinking of all the candy she'd buy later. Suddenly the boat lurched, and she dropped all of her coins, losing them forever in the deep ocean. (Antenora)
UNDERCOVER IN CANDY FACTORY STOP SEND HELP STRAIGHTAWAY STOP CANDIES POISONED STOP WILL DAMAGE CONSUMER STOP HAS FATAL SIDE EFFECTS STOP MANAGER COMING STOP
GOOD CANDIES ARE STOP VERY UNDERCOVER WELL COMING WORK STOP WORKING BRAIN FINE STOP PREVIOUS TELEGRAM IGNORE STOP (Sherry Ann)
I was trudging through the sand and seaweed, not suspecting any trouble, when suddenly I felt a pinch--a sharp, quick pain on my left foot. I looked down just in time to see that sinister creature scuttle away. I detest crabs. (Sophie Baudelaire)
You tap, tap, tap your foot, without a care in the world, without realizing how annoying you are. As your shoe keeps hitting the tile floor, everyone grows increasingly on edge. But you, you just keep tapping away, off in another world. (Sophie Baudelaire)
Too often a life led
like those industrial apples -
frozen for too long, in its own sarcophagus.
Juice in the flesh,
sweet in the mouth,
pink in its cheeks,
wetly fresh, firmly held,
and deep inside,
is where you taste the dead.
(thedoctororwell)
Whilst walking in disguise amongst my enemies in a shadowy street, I was oblivious to the fact that the Universe was making plans for me. Felt it in my feet, losing balance. Pain in my whole body as it hit the ground. (F.D.)
Often it has been said that people come in all stripes, meaning not the colour of a person's sweater but the colour of their heart, but a person who comes in a sweater of black and white stripes is probably a burglar. (Dante)
Color coordination is a curious thing. And no one knew this better than the city’s sixth most important financial advisor’s husband. However, in admiring his rack of solid colored neckties, a sudden thought struck him.
How does one go about arranging patterns? (Emma Squalor)
Absentmindedness, as you know, is often an unwanted trait, and can sometimes strike us at the worst of times. It happened to me, when I opened my freezer and discovered my salmon burgers soaked in the frozen contents of my parsley soda. (Emma Squalor)
I know long journeys can be tedious. That’s why I always take my iPod with me when traveling. Once, listening to loud music in the bus, I ended up embarrassing myself. Mental note: Always make sure you are only mouthing the words. (F.D.)
After thinking it through, there isn't really anything wrong in my life. No major trauma or upsets recently. My life is certainly better than the majority of the population of the world, so why do I feel this terrible melancholy, this sadness? (BSam)
Going to the hairdresser can often be an interesting experience. You can stare at your face in the mirror, read gossip magazines or watch as your hair is cut horribly. After my visit to the hairdressers, I wept for two days straight. (Brunch)
Reviews for books can be misleading. You never know what the reviewer’s been through. He could’ve written the review at gunpoint, who knows? I once was fooled into reading a horrid book about three orphans. It changed me; I’ll never forget it. (F.D.)
"How nice, not being plagued by the problems of coach seats," I think while sitting in first class. "Wait- what! Oh woe is me! With all of this leg room, I must stand up to reach the magazine in front on me!" (Bryan)
You know that feeling when it's your birthday and you expect it to be special, but it feels like just another day? I'm hoping that doesn't happen to one of my favourite authors; apparently it's his birthday now. Hopefully it's slightly special. (BSam) (last story)
He read the coded paper, delivered by a coded computer program, with confusion. “An initial way to speak to you.” He thought he understood, but with no other clues, he could go no further. Where were there enough initials for a message? (Dante) (first story)
Hastily glancing at my notes one last time, I rush off to my final exam. I sit down by the classroom door to catch my breath. I check my watch-- I’ve arrived early, right? No, wait a minute, I’m an hour late! (Antenora)
Oatmeal was for breakfast; Edgar skipped happily downstairs to find a large bowl on the table. Taking a spoon, and tasting some, Edgar felt the all too familiar sensation of cold lumps. Edgar gagged, causing himself to choke and die. RIP Edgar. (Brunch)
People who can’t elaborate on their points are quite irritating to me. It’s just, you see, it’s just so… It’s because they just can’t, like, they are just so… so… not, oh, I don’t know, they’re just not…. They’re so… just… uhm… (Bryan)
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(Note: I've checked, and they're all forty-two words long, so they don't need amending on that count. MS Word's word count says that thedoctororwell's poem is forty-three words long, but it only comes to forty-two when I count manually so I'm sure it's fine.)
Here's BSam's secret message:
"happy birthday, we hope you can manage a smile today"
And here are the remaining letters, taking into account all the stories submitted:
P D E PE N MANA E A M E ODAY
Everyone, look at the remaining letters and pick one that hasn't been taken yet to begin your story, please! And apologies to anyone who had to make amendments. Remember, the text doesn't have to be a story as such - we've had poems, observations, comments.
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Post by BSam on Jan 21, 2012 15:33:46 GMT -5
Who deleted their post? My new master list was at the top of this page earlier. Ha, that was me sorry. I didn't like my double posting last night, especially with my big ol rule breaking signature. |
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Post by B. on Jan 21, 2012 16:52:23 GMT -5
Oatmeal was for breakfast, Edger skipped happily downstairs to find a large bowl on the table. Taking a spoon, and tasting some, Edger felt the all too familiar sensation of cold lumps. He gagged, causing himself to choke and die. RIP Edger.
^For one of the remaining O's.
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Post by Invisible on Jan 21, 2012 18:34:30 GMT -5
Sorry I haven't contributed a story yet. I will try and find an idea soon!
EDIT: I love your new siggy, Brunch. It reminds me a lot of the circus parade scene in Dumbo ;D
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Post by allegedly bryan on Jan 21, 2012 19:38:37 GMT -5
I'm not sure if this one would really work. It's 42 words though.
People who can’t elaborate on their points are quite irritating to me. It’s just, you see, it’s just so… It’s because they just can’t, like, they are just so… so… not, oh, I don’t know, they’re just not…. They’re so… just… uhm…
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Post by csc on Jan 21, 2012 20:56:00 GMT -5
Hah, I love it  ! |
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Post by Dante on Jan 22, 2012 4:18:14 GMT -5
I don't think anyone could find fault with that one, Bryan; it's conceived and executed perfectly. Brunch, yours too is - well, surprisingly grim in relation to a lot of the others! Just a thought, but have you considered changing "Duncan" to avoid disparity with the ASoUE character? Either way, both are added to the list.
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Post by BSam on Jan 22, 2012 4:26:26 GMT -5
but have you considered changing "Duncan" to avoid disparity with the ASoUE character? Either way, both are added to the list. I thought the same thing. and the vague one is great. |
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Post by B. on Jan 22, 2012 4:51:17 GMT -5
I don't think anyone could find fault with that one, Bryan; it's conceived and executed perfectly. Brunch, yours too is - well, surprisingly grim in relation to a lot of the others! Just a thought, but have you considered changing "Duncan" to avoid disparity with the ASoUE character? Either way, both are added to the list. I chose, Duncan, because I thought it could tie-in with Duncan Quagmire. I wanted a name that was used in ASOUE, but not too much. How about Edger (as a subtle reference to Mr.Poe's son)? EDIT: I love your new siggy, Brunch. It reminds me a lot of the circus parade scene in Dumbo ;D Why thank-you!  EDIT: 667th post! |
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Post by Dante on Jan 22, 2012 8:15:24 GMT -5
If you chose Duncan precisely because it was used in ASoUE, that's fine. I was just curious as to whether it was intentional. I do think I fancy Edgar a bit more for that purpose, though, as if we do recall his character, I don't think we would especially bemoan him meeting this fate.
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Post by Christmas Chief on Jan 22, 2012 8:16:57 GMT -5
Edgar seems more suitable, not to mention more deserving of the fate you've laid out for him. And I really like your observation, Bryan.
Edit: I've effectively just repeated both of Dante's posts.
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Post by B. on Jan 22, 2012 8:25:17 GMT -5
It has been changed to Edger. |
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Post by BSam on Jan 22, 2012 13:51:27 GMT -5
Yeah, I feel it seemed weird to suddenly have a brief fanfic in the middle of these short stories. Edit: yeah it feels better now |
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