CH 2 titles & synopsis
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Topic: CH 2 titles & synopsis
Posted By: sootfoot5
Subject: CH 2 titles & synopsis
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:07am
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I'll start with my boring title - unless someone else starts which is okay too! Group 21 Romance Animal Rescue Shelter Credit Card "The Music of a Name" - Work, life, and love isn't
always pretty. Sometimes the ugliest thing can bring two people together. and when I'm saying ugly, I mean really ugly! now get out the margarita shaker!  ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-gp34-the-emperors-new-house_topic64419.html" rel="nofollow - My SS R2 Link |
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Posted By: Freckles
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:10am
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Woot! Group 10 Sci Fi All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant Water Gun Origami |
Posted By: Eggcorn
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:11am
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So glad to be done. For once, I actually like my synopsis. Maybe because I wrote it before I only had 5 minutes left to submit. . . Group 25: Horror Garbage Dump Two-way radio So uh, I went creative with my location. They said be creative. I hope they meant it. . . The Garbage Dump of Nightmares Tired of his older brothers’ terrifying tormenting, Matthew decides to take up the offer of an old newspaper clipping he found and “make his troubles disappear.” Of course, he’ll need to wade through the refuse of everyone else’s first. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic66252_post705791.html#705791" rel="nofollow - Bliss (Scary Story) https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67128_post714776.html#714776" rel="nofollow - The Others (r2 Scary) |
Posted By: The Red Lion
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:17am
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Not sure how I feel about my first attempt at historical fiction since middle school... But here goes the synopsis.. Group 16 Historical fiction, railroad station, bag of rice The Sun Will Rise Henry Yakima struggles with the complications of being a foreign worker in America during its expansion westward. |
Posted By: shanan187
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:21am
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Group 6 - Crime Caper / A hunting lodge / A notebook Little Wolf Sometimes, your safe place isn't so safe after all. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51806_post550163.html#550163" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 G53 - Avalanche |
Posted By: kjagain
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:22am
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Besides the fact that I tried to post my story not once, but twice...silly me...and then removed the blog it referred to because I was just too quick....here's the synopsis. (the really ironic part is my posted my round one story only just a few weeks ago...haha. totally backwards). Group 15 DRAMA An orange grove A Shotgun The Last Second Chance: Al’s Orange Grove
employs many people including several recovering addicts, many of whom are desperately
seeking just one more second chance.
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Posted By: Freckles
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:22am
Because I know it is a crime caper, I am so intrigued by the title!
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shanan187 wrote:Posted By: telera
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:24am
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OhMyGod! Down to the last minute, because I was sick yesterday and couldn't get my brain to function. Only 853 word count, but I'm grateful to have gotten anything in! Group 1 Rom-Com A Veterinarian's Office A Carved Pumpkin "Llama-Rama" A new veterinarian hides some aspects of his life in hopes of attracting clients. But will that make him lose something even more important? ------------- G89 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic22517_post283245.html#283245" rel="nofollow - Arena Magick 10 pts |
Posted By: shanan187
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:25am
(And... I'm really in love with my title this time around. LOL) ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51806_post550163.html#550163" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 G53 - Avalanche |
And I LOVE your synopsis!!! Can't wait to read it!Posted By: sootfoot5
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:25am
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853 words...Telera, are you referring to your synopsis? JUST KIDDING! (and remembering last year!) ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-gp34-the-emperors-new-house_topic64419.html" rel="nofollow - My SS R2 Link |
Posted By: topangarose
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:27am
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I'm going to get a margarita before I post mine. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-grp-23-a-light-dinner-for-dragons-fairytale-fan_topic62408.html" rel="nofollow - 250 wrd-2024 A LIGHT DINNER FOR DRAGONS |
Posted By: paperwoman2194
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:28am
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I think this round went a little better for me than the last one. But still not real hopeful. I was in group 20 Rom-Com A chocolate shop Fried Chicken For the Love of Chocolate Evalene plans to convince Harold to try the sweeter things in life after his wife’s passing. If she doesn’t kill him first. ------------- For the Love of Chocolate http://forums.nycmidnight.com/rd2-grp-20-romcom-for-the-love-of-chocolate_topic8574.html" rel="nofollow - http://forums.nycmidnight.com/rd2-grp-20-romcom-for-the-love-of-chocolate_topic8574.html |
Posted By: paperwoman2194
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:30am
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Ok, someone pass me a margarita quick! I can't wait to read these. ------------- For the Love of Chocolate http://forums.nycmidnight.com/rd2-grp-20-romcom-for-the-love-of-chocolate_topic8574.html" rel="nofollow - http://forums.nycmidnight.com/rd2-grp-20-romcom-for-the-love-of-chocolate_topic8574.html |
Posted By: shanan187
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:31am
Drinking eggnog with brandy in celebration. Then I'm gonna pass out. Too... much... adrenaline!!! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51806_post550163.html#550163" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 G53 - Avalanche |
Posted By: Freckles
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:33am
OMG there is eggnog where you are!!!! Ours won't be available for at least another month. I am very, very jealous!
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Posted By: shanan187
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:33am
My husband came home with it tonight! I was pleasantly surprised!! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51806_post550163.html#550163" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 G53 - Avalanche |
Posted By: topangarose
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:38am
OMG! I'm jealous of the eggnog too! Short of making our own, we won't have it til Novemember. and I had to settle for spiced rum, orange juice and koolaid. ok..... Group 25 a garbage dump a two-way radio FRESH
GARBAGE On
Halloween, bullies aren’t the only monsters lurking in the shadows of Morely’s
Dump ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-grp-23-a-light-dinner-for-dragons-fairytale-fan_topic62408.html" rel="nofollow - 250 wrd-2024 A LIGHT DINNER FOR DRAGONS |
Posted By: stephenmatlock
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:42am
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The Song of Fair Maiden Indaru Synopsis: On Aetheryll maiden Indaru of Fairhaven is betrothed to Prince Belangadreth from a far land. The great Mage Yalanthandril seeks to bless and seal their union, but her loyal servant Arduraweth intervenes for the sake of true love, when disaster strikes and he is imprisoned. Genre: Fantasy Location: Jail cell Prop: Ziplock storage bag Thanks to the fates that have kept me from being a professional writer of the fantasy genre for I would starve. ------------- This is not the signature you are looking for. |
Posted By: Davenader
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:42am
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Group 4 : Horror, foreclosed house, rabbits foot Three dark and stormy nights Synopsis: Three brothers face eviction from their home, fully aware that a vengeful spirit waits for them just outside their door. 993 words I was happy where this landed. Difficult, but a lot of fun to write. ------------- I tweet here @davenader1 I blog here http://www.davidtmyers.com/ |
Posted By: MegOverman
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:44am
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Group #7 Fairy Tale Pawn Shop A wooden figurine 999 words "It Takes a Knight to B1" Synopsis: A scheming knight intends to make the Game Master a pawn in his plot to woo the queen, but the Game Master will not be played." Also...I hate synopsisizing. Lol. ------------- Have a glass of wine and take it like a writer. https://tinyurl.com/ycmvakna" rel="nofollow - R1 - A Waste of Stars (Drama) |
Posted By: paperwoman2194
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:45am
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Topanga, that sounds horrible! The drink, not your story. That sounds fascinating. I vote we sneak over to shanan's and steal the eggnog. :D Well, we could leave her a bit. ------------- For the Love of Chocolate http://forums.nycmidnight.com/rd2-grp-20-romcom-for-the-love-of-chocolate_topic8574.html" rel="nofollow - http://forums.nycmidnight.com/rd2-grp-20-romcom-for-the-love-of-chocolate_topic8574.html |
Posted By: topangarose
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:47am
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Wow Stephenmatlock. That synopsis is real mouthful! and a tempting one! Eggcorn... you made me regret just going with my stupid first idea and not looking for my usual crazy way out of the box. I'm so jealous, because I know it's going to be freaking great and I HATE that you're in my group now. *Ahem. I didn't really mean it about the group thing. I'm sorry. (twirls her toe shoe in the dirt) ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-grp-23-a-light-dinner-for-dragons-fairytale-fan_topic62408.html" rel="nofollow - 250 wrd-2024 A LIGHT DINNER FOR DRAGONS |
Posted By: sootfoot5
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:48am
I just ate a piece of homemade cherry pie. With ice cream. I think I'll puke. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-gp34-the-emperors-new-house_topic64419.html" rel="nofollow - My SS R2 Link |
Posted By: topangarose
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:48am
I'm in for that! Let's go for it! Ummmmm...... SURPRISE SHANNON!... and her husband. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-grp-23-a-light-dinner-for-dragons-fairytale-fan_topic62408.html" rel="nofollow - 250 wrd-2024 A LIGHT DINNER FOR DRAGONS |
Posted By: stephenmatlock
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:50am
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There are no adult beverages in the house. I checked several times. I really wanted some hard cider. But apparently you have to buy this ahead of time in order to have it available... ------------- This is not the signature you are looking for. |
Posted By: etoile
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:50am
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Group 2 Comedy A daycare facility A cigar "Neverland Daycare" Peter runs a boys-only daycare facility that caters to parents on vacation. Due to an administrative oversight, a girl enrolls and shows that she can be one of the boys, too. I had horror last round... Complete 180 for me. It's hard to tell if something's funny after staring at it for long periods of time. :/ ------------- http://forums.nycmidnight.com/c31-sci-fi-the-close-crop-look_topic13710.html" rel="nofollow - C3, G1, Sci Fi, "The Close Crop Look" |
Posted By: topangarose
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:52am
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I hate you as well Soot. Homemade cherry pie indeed. The closest I'm getting to cherry is my cherry koolaid. I'm so jealous, you did that on purpose and when I'm really hungry too! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-grp-23-a-light-dinner-for-dragons-fairytale-fan_topic62408.html" rel="nofollow - 250 wrd-2024 A LIGHT DINNER FOR DRAGONS |
Posted By: topangarose
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:53am
yeah, that's why I'm mixing koolaid with my tequila. It's a miracle we have that. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-grp-23-a-light-dinner-for-dragons-fairytale-fan_topic62408.html" rel="nofollow - 250 wrd-2024 A LIGHT DINNER FOR DRAGONS |
Posted By: topangarose
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:58am
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MegOverman Your title and synopsis are velly velly clever! I can't wait to read the rest of the story! I'm going to take my leave now and go eat and take over babysitting so my daughter can finish her homework. Back later to read more great title. Have fun everyone! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-grp-23-a-light-dinner-for-dragons-fairytale-fan_topic62408.html" rel="nofollow - 250 wrd-2024 A LIGHT DINNER FOR DRAGONS |
Posted By: sootfoot5
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:59am
this sounds fun! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-gp34-the-emperors-new-house_topic64419.html" rel="nofollow - My SS R2 Link |
Posted By: Meganshead
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:00am
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Loved this challenge. Gr 1, Romantic Comedy, carved pumpkin, veterinarian's waiting room Selwyn and the Pumpkin A dog and a pumpkin are involved in the outrageous end of one relationship, and become the catalysts in the beginning of another. ------------- http://www.meganshead.co.za/free-the-fruit/ |
Posted By: paperwoman2194
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:00am
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Mmmmmmmmmmmm, cherry pie! Sounds great! Yes, let's go to shanan's! I think my kids drank all of my adult beverages. Anyone up for chocolate milk? ------------- For the Love of Chocolate http://forums.nycmidnight.com/rd2-grp-20-romcom-for-the-love-of-chocolate_topic8574.html" rel="nofollow - http://forums.nycmidnight.com/rd2-grp-20-romcom-for-the-love-of-chocolate_topic8574.html |
Posted By: JakeGittes
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:01am
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Group 13 - Fantasy / A Gold Mine / Hourglass Despair in the Dragon's Den Wally Moone, a not-so-little midget, comes face to face with a midget-eating dragon while trying to prove that he's not a dragon racist. ------------- Screenwriting Challenge: http://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g35-courage_topic10505.html" rel="nofollow - R1|G35|Fantasy |
Posted By: sootfoot5
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:01am
Topanga, you are always welcome to come to my house for pie. Seems I made one when you came to visit, did I not? This one was damn delicious too. You should stop by for a piece. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-gp34-the-emperors-new-house_topic64419.html" rel="nofollow - My SS R2 Link |
Posted By: paperwoman2194
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:03am
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Meg, Meganshead, and Jake- I cannot wait to read your stories! I was laughing so hard, I almost woke the children. Bad mommy!! ------------- For the Love of Chocolate http://forums.nycmidnight.com/rd2-grp-20-romcom-for-the-love-of-chocolate_topic8574.html" rel="nofollow - http://forums.nycmidnight.com/rd2-grp-20-romcom-for-the-love-of-chocolate_topic8574.html |
Posted By: MegOverman
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:08am
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Thanks! I can't wait to read everyone's. I'm going to carve out a day for it and just go nuts. Hope those confirmations come soon! ------------- Have a glass of wine and take it like a writer. https://tinyurl.com/ycmvakna" rel="nofollow - R1 - A Waste of Stars (Drama) |
Posted By: MSquiggles
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:13am
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Gr 8: Comedy, a hostel, pair of skis First-Class Accommodations This is not the chic ski resort that reality star Delilah Mathers had in mind. I hate writing titles AND synopses. Also, I learned that being funny on paper is really, really hard. No clue how this one will go over. Can't wait to read everyone's work! ------------- http://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic13817_post164826.html#164826" rel="nofollow - CH 4: Futures |
Posted By: JakeGittes
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:22am
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Thanks! I'm looking forward to reading everyones. Meg, yours sounds very clever. Can't wait to read it. ------------- Screenwriting Challenge: http://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g35-courage_topic10505.html" rel="nofollow - R1|G35|Fantasy |
Posted By: poshposh
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:43am
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Gr4 Horror A Foreclosed House A Rabbit's foot Gator Grove The deep mangrove wilderness of the Everglades is not a welcoming place. Duty will bring a County Official, a family man, into the swampy darkness of alligator territory. ------------- nomadsramble.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Kithia
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:59am
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Group 2 Comedy/Daycare Center/Cigar The Daycare Debt Dashed
down by the crushing economy, several members of a local mafia make use of the
only meeting spot they can get, but this time it comes with a price. And this is the day I found out that I can't write comedy.
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Posted By: Wellworded
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 3:03am
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political satire/airport security checkpoint/a map group 14 10 Rights The CEO of a major corporation feels that he doesn’t need to follow the Map of Rights. The people at the airport security checkpoint don’t plan on letting him slide again. I hope it's better than I thought lol |
Posted By: pluginmatty
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 3:05am
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Group 18 Suspense Winery Ice Sculpture Altar Perceptions It's supposed to be one of the happiest days of his life, but with Andrew Parker's bride-to-be nowhere in sight, it's fast becoming a day to remember for all the wrong reasons. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67808_post719766.html#719766" rel="nofollow - Screenplay Challenge 2026 R1 GR33: No Man Left Behind (Historical Fiction) |
Posted By: Scarlet Screenwriter
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 3:24am
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Zero points first round ... the only way to go is UP! GROUP 25 - HORROR/GARBAGE DUMP/TWO-WAY RADIO  THE SALEM DUMP DIG
When it comes to uncovering the worst parts of the past, you don’t want to dig too deep. Just ask the archaeology department of Salem State University.
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Posted By: Ornery Angel
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 3:25am
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I hope this doesn't post with freaking code... Group 17 Ghost Story / A Rooftop Terrace / A Ladder Samhain Nora reconnects with an old flame at a Halloween party, but as dawn approaches, the glare of daylight could prove too much for them. Can't wait to read all these intriguing stories! |
Posted By: milesmum
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 3:28am
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Hate my title and hate my synopsis, but here they are anyhow. (At least I am somewhat satisfied with the story!) Horror Rabbit's foot foreclosed house Offering 'Tis now the very witching time of night, when churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out contagion to this world – William Shakespeare, Hamlet ------------- %5bURL=http://www.example.com" rel="nofollow - 250R1-The Butterfly Effect |
Posted By: d3athlily
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 3:50am
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Fantastic work by everyone here! I am looking forward to all of these stories! And jealous of how amazing they sound already. (I too struggled with my title!) Group 11 Genre: Ghost Story Location: Video Arcade Object: Chocolate Bar 8-Bit Folly Three minors enter the charred remains of a video arcade in hopes of relieving it of a large quantity of small change, but what they find instead is a malevolent force. Can they make it out alive, or will the ghosts have the last say? ------------- http://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic12142_post137137.html#137137" rel="nofollow - R1, G59 - Election Race |
Posted By: maiaco
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 4:18am
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Can't wait to read - some of these sound so intriguing! Group 1 Romantic Comedy (puke) A Veterinary Office Carved Pumpkin Lolly and the mat
When there's something wrong with her little dog, who does grandma call? Petmobile ------------- No baby acorns were harmed in the writing of this story |
Posted By: MichelleSize
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 4:39am
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Group 1 Rom com/ Vet Office/ Carved pumpkin Sick Puppy (Ops! Just realised I never put a title page, so can't read what I wrote in the entry form. I believe it is was something like this): Audrey and her pup have been making regular visits to the vet, but the only sick puppy in the waiting room is the receptionist Martin who has fallen for her, while she is enamoured with a hunky vet. Martin has only a short time to let his feelings be known. I really did submit my first draft, although I don't expect much since the writing is pretty raw I do think it has potential for redrafting. So not a waste of time!
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Posted By: Victoria
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 5:24am
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Group 10 Sci-Fi An all you can eat restaurant a water gun Where the Water Flows
In near-future
California, the need to create alternatives for energy and water sources foments
extremists on both sides of the divide. Up ahead in the distance, I saw a
shimmering light…The Eagles, Hotel California ------------- |
Posted By: Victoria
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 5:28am
Ben and Jerry's Peanut Butter Cup. A whole pint was slaughtered in my house. I don't know who the intruder was, or how they escaped unnoticed, but they did a very thorough job of murdering that pint. ------------- |
Posted By: topangarose
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 5:58am
You know I really love you dearly. I love your homade pie too. I have to be careful how I word these things (added the 'homade') BECAUSE I CAN'T EDIT! ------NYC!!!! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-grp-23-a-light-dinner-for-dragons-fairytale-fan_topic62408.html" rel="nofollow - 250 wrd-2024 A LIGHT DINNER FOR DRAGONS |
Posted By: Beremo
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 5:58am
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Eggcorn - I can't wait to read your story. It sounds pretty awesome. As I mentioned earlier somewhere else, I was chuffed to get `horror' but due to a series of events ended up hard against the deadline. Now, comes the nail biting anguish whilst I wait to see if I made it in time.. One of the things that suffered in the end, was my title and synopsis. Pretty ordinary by anyone's standards, but I hope that it will still get a read here and there. Bit of coarse language throughout, hope that doesn't detract. The demise of Barry Graham Horror awaits a man forced to confront the ghosts of his pastAnyway, good luck to all! See you soon. ------------- BEN - Group 34 |
Posted By: topangarose
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 6:03am
How come everyone has good stuff to eat in their house but me? I need to remedy that first thing tomorrow. I'll send someone to the store while I sleep. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-grp-23-a-light-dinner-for-dragons-fairytale-fan_topic62408.html" rel="nofollow - 250 wrd-2024 A LIGHT DINNER FOR DRAGONS |
Posted By: DBA Lehane
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 6:16am
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Group 5 Action/Adventure : Volcano : A Bird's Nest The Triangle Conspiracy "The US Navy and the US Board on Geographic Names refuse to acknowledge
the existence of the Bermuda triangle. One man seeks out to show it does exist
but even he cannot expect the terrifying consequences of doing so." ------------- Screenplay Challenge 2020 Finalist. SSC 2014 Finalist. FFC 2015 4th Placed Finalist. |
Posted By: BlackGate
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 6:34am
Wow! Scarlet - love your presentation as usual. MegOverman wins best title award!
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Posted By: BlackGate
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 6:53am
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Group 16 - Historical Fiction / Railroad Station / Bag of Rice A Sequence of Events at St Pancras Station A gentleman arrives at St Pancras station without any recall as to why he's there. Perhaps the answer lies in a much-needed bag of hot walnuts. ------------- Micro 100 R1 - The Anesthetist Micro 100 R2 - https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic60501_post653243.html#653243" rel="nofollow - The Wind From The City |
Posted By: BenFJackson
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 7:05am
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Group 7 Fairy Tale Pawn Shop A Wooden Figurine Pawnocchio SYNOPSIS: A cranky puppet meets his match, and maybe realizes his dreams, when an old acquaintance pawns something magical. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic18342_post228517.html#228517" rel="nofollow - 2018 CH1 GR30 Digging Deeper |
Posted By: MegOverman
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 7:31am
Omg. Yes, please. This sounds hilarious. ------------- Have a glass of wine and take it like a writer. https://tinyurl.com/ycmvakna" rel="nofollow - R1 - A Waste of Stars (Drama) |
Posted By: laleighda
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 7:49am
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Group 10: Scifi, all-you-can-eat restaurant, water gun Buon
Appetito
All-you-can-eat pasta sounds like a lunch anyone would enjoy. That is, until you see what’s being used as an ingredient. Can't wait to come back and read the titles later! Excited for round 2 forums! ------------- 100 word R1 - https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic59023_post637368.html#637368" rel="nofollow - As the Kettle Wails |
Posted By: jenspenden
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 8:56am
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I can't wait to read all of these! Here's mine: Political satire (  )Airport security checkpoint Map "OPERATION DISNEY" BRIEF SYNOPSIS: It's the 21st century and time for a new, inviting strategy for the Secret Service. But Director Peterson's plan might be too Disney for special agent Prouty. I have NO idea what to think of my story. This is pretty much how I felt while writing it:  I'm just glad I came up with something and didn't throw in the towel (which was very tempting to do). ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67229_post715602.html#715602" rel="nofollow - SSC R1: Remember Us, Remember Everything |
Posted By: shanan187
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 9:17am
Man, I go to bed, and y'all come party at my house?!! That explains the mess! Oh wait... that would be the kids. Unless you guys got hammered and played with Littlest Pet Shop toys? ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51806_post550163.html#550163" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 G53 - Avalanche |
Posted By: shanan187
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 9:21am
I'm picturing Al Pacino in a day care center, trying to run a heist... sounds pretty funny to me! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51806_post550163.html#550163" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 G53 - Avalanche |
Posted By: shanan187
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 9:25am
Knowing this one uses a water gun... your synopsis is intriguing, and made me giggle! Can't wait to read!! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51806_post550163.html#550163" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 G53 - Avalanche |
Posted By: this is not here
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 9:29am
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Hello! Group 25 Horror A garbage dump A two-way radio Dump Love Mark and Katie meet for the first time. Will they both have fun, or is it a one-person party? I had fun writing this! Not sure it came out as 'pure' horror though  Can't wait to read as much stories as I can and receive your feedback as well :) ------------- GR25, Horror http://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-gr-25-horror-dump-love_topic8572.html" rel="nofollow - Dump Love |
Posted By: shanan187
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 9:30am
Sometimes simplicity is a good thing. I like your title, and the synopsis sounds good! I have language in mine, too. It read well with my test readers... using language is about natural placement. I'm sure you'll be fine :) Oh, and I LOVE your avatar picture. LOL ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51806_post550163.html#550163" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 G53 - Avalanche |
Posted By: GinaG
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 9:30am
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This may be the first time my synopsis wasn't something useless and vague. But I still hate it. Why is writing a synopsis so annoying? R2 Gr25 Horror A garbage dump A two way radio Scavenged In post-apocalyptic America, a group of survivors is hunted by something unseen as they explore an abandoned military dumping ground. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/yctbem8y" rel="nofollow - R1 Near Darkness http://tinyurl.com/yxeglzeu" rel="nofollow - R2 The Weight of Her |
Posted By: shanan187
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 9:34am
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I love your synopsis! It tells what is going on, doesn't give away the ending, and makes me want to read your story! I have a hard time not being completely vague in my synopsis. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51806_post550163.html#550163" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 G53 - Avalanche |
Posted By: GinaG
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 9:38am
Ha. My synopsis for my secret round entry for the last short story challenge was "The story of what he did". I couldn't figure out anything else that wouldn't give it all away. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/yctbem8y" rel="nofollow - R1 Near Darkness http://tinyurl.com/yxeglzeu" rel="nofollow - R2 The Weight of Her |
Posted By: jenspenden
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 9:38am
I think the majority of our group has doubts about our stories--I know I do. Can't wait to read yours! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67229_post715602.html#715602" rel="nofollow - SSC R1: Remember Us, Remember Everything |
Posted By: GinaG
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 9:39am
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Secret. Secret? Second. Oh dear. Haven't had coffee yet. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/yctbem8y" rel="nofollow - R1 Near Darkness http://tinyurl.com/yxeglzeu" rel="nofollow - R2 The Weight of Her |
Posted By: shanan187
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 9:42am
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And here I was all excited that there is a secret round. Hey, I have an idea... let's do a secret round if we don't move on to round 3 ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51806_post550163.html#550163" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 G53 - Avalanche |
Posted By: shanan187
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 9:43am
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If I had gotten Political Satire, I'd be doubting hard right now. I agree with Jen... yours sounds great! And it also sounds like something I nearly witnessed at the Phoenix airport last week. LOL ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51806_post550163.html#550163" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 G53 - Avalanche |
Posted By: sootfoot5
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 10:02am
This was one of the most interesting prompts in my opinion. I immediately thought of the expansion West - which I'm sure you covered quite well - and then I thought of the 1905 San Francisco earthquake. But Red Lion, I know Tops has you on her list of those in group 25- will you Break it to her or shall I? ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-gp34-the-emperors-new-house_topic64419.html" rel="nofollow - My SS R2 Link |
Posted By: Natalie
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 10:16am
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There is some way cool stuff here -- can't wait for the forum to open for these stories. I admit I've been especially curious about the one with the volcano and the bird's nest. I'm group 19: ghost story / university cafeteria / oven mitts. I went sad instead of scary. “Ghost Breath” A grieving father desperately wants his daughter to visit him after her death, and there are haunting scents that might be hers at his job. Could it be? |
Posted By: Victoria
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 10:31am
YES! ------------- |
Posted By: brondeau
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 10:33am
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Group 23. Fantasy in a jail cell with a Ziploc bag. The Samurai on the Shelf Prison is a place for reflection. Your preteen nephew's fantasy this is not. ------------- 2018 FFC Rd1, Ch1 - https://forums.nycmidnight.com/ch1-gr14-fools-gold_topic18650.html" rel="nofollow - Fools Gold |
Posted By: Victoria
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 10:33am
Ahh, it's not a funny one! I guess I'm not out of my dark place yet. ------------- |
Posted By: jgochoco
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 10:37am
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Group 11 Ghost Story Video Arcade chocolate bar Tokens A man dies playing the videogame Galaga just before he reaches the final level. ------------- FFC Ch 2, Gr 60 h%20https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic36135_post378788.html#378788" rel="nofollow - Take My Hand Follow me: https://twitter.com/mrochoco" rel="nofollow - Twitter |
Posted By: brondeau
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 10:41am
Dude, Galaga rules! I still dream of having a full standup version in my house some day. What is the obsession around these parts with chocolate? It never ends. ------------- 2018 FFC Rd1, Ch1 - https://forums.nycmidnight.com/ch1-gr14-fools-gold_topic18650.html" rel="nofollow - Fools Gold |
Posted By: stephenmatlock
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 10:45am
Sounds like "Punnochio" ------------- This is not the signature you are looking for. |
Posted By: patsy
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 10:48am
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I REALLY did not enjoy writing this?! Horror is way outside my comfort zone!! Group 4 Round 2: Horror/a foreclosed house/a rabbits foot. When Luck Runs Out When childhood dreams turn to nightmares, Alice must return what her father took, or suffer his same fate.
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Posted By: patsy
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 11:10am
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This one sounds fun!! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic64410_post691812.html#691812" rel="nofollow - My SS R2 Link |
Posted By: Bren1970
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 12:06pm
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11 - Ghost/Video Arcade/Chocolate Bar 997 Words Title : Ghosts of Arcadia Syn : "The video arcade was closed and derelict but still the
dead kids went there at night." |
Posted By: jgochoco
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 12:17pm
Having Galaga in the story started out as a joke after joking with a friend about having the story be about Pac Man ghosts. And then I just couldn't get the idea of a story about Galaga out of my head. I knew how it would start and end but I really struggled getting the middle done. ------------- FFC Ch 2, Gr 60 h%20https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic36135_post378788.html#378788" rel="nofollow - Take My Hand Follow me: https://twitter.com/mrochoco" rel="nofollow - Twitter |
Posted By: lizsmith5499
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 12:17pm
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Group 19 Horror/university cafeteria/oven mitt Villa Natalia—converted recently by an American University to a study abroad site--holds terrible secrets. Chef Anello, forced to work nights so he can rebuild his own restaurant, reveals many strange happenings in his private journal. ------------- R1 Screenplay https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic21090_post274684.html#274684" rel="nofollow - LOST AND LIKED |
Posted By: jgochoco
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 12:19pm
I love this title! Can't wait to read it. ------------- FFC Ch 2, Gr 60 h%20https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic36135_post378788.html#378788" rel="nofollow - Take My Hand Follow me: https://twitter.com/mrochoco" rel="nofollow - Twitter |
Posted By: thriftyscout
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:35pm
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Hey all! Here are my title and synopsis for this round. Group 11: Ghost Story/Video Arcade/Chocolate Bar Sometimes, it becomes difficult to see one when you are only looking for the other. Good luck in round 2! ------------- http://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic15052_post180330.html#180330" rel="nofollow - #1: Payday Mayday http://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic15981_post192801.html#192801" rel="nofollow - #2: Fair Trade |
Posted By: Kiki Duclos
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:47pm
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Group 10
Sci Fi
All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant
Water Gun
Hey Ho Let's Go
The Pro-Peace Alliance sponsors a spectacular celebration for the first graduating class. Sid learns that rumors surrounding the PPA are true. OK -- the synopsis is a bit weak but... this was my first sci-fi ever and when it was done I was done... |
Posted By: JennC
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:58pm
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Group 14, Political Satire, an airport security checkpoint, a map. This was a really tough one for me, because political satire is so NOT my genre. I don't enjoy reading it, and, as I learned this weekend, writing it is even worse. This was the third completely separate concept I attempted to write for this challenge, and all I could say after submitting it was, "Well, at least that's done..." ------------- Jenn Click here to read http://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-ch1-grp1-spy-worklife-balance_topic34931.html" rel="nofollow - Work-Life Balance |
Posted By: BlackGate
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 1:59pm
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Jenn C, that's a brilliant premise though! ------------- Micro 100 R1 - The Anesthetist Micro 100 R2 - https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic60501_post653243.html#653243" rel="nofollow - The Wind From The City |
Posted By: shanan187
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:04pm
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I agree with BlackGate, JennC... that's way better than I'd have come up with! If I make round 3, I dread another chance at being handed Political Satire. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51806_post550163.html#550163" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 G53 - Avalanche |
Posted By: JennC
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:12pm
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Thanks, @BlackGate & @shannan187. I just hope my interpretation works. ------------- Jenn Click here to read http://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-ch1-grp1-spy-worklife-balance_topic34931.html" rel="nofollow - Work-Life Balance |
Posted By: BradH
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:52pm
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I'm in Group 12 - Mystery, limousine, magnet. Title: Echo Synopsis: The VP of an R&D firm discovers the terrible truth about his company, and himself. ------------- Brad Hodge http://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-g12-mystery-echo_topic8535.html" rel="nofollow - CH 2 GR 12 Echo http://bradhodgebc.tumblr.com" rel="nofollow - Brad's Blog |
Posted By: MilaP
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:56pm
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I got group 4: Horror, foreclosed home, rabbit's foot Nightmare. Writing horror is my nightmare. I could have written a story about trying to write this dang story. Anyway, here's my title and synopsis: The Yellow Chrysanthemums A woman wakes in the warmth of her husband's arms and happily reflects back on when they met. But there's something in that room that isn't right and the more she tries to piece it together, the more immobile she becomes. |
Posted By: TwistedTale
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 3:02pm
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Group 9: Drama, A Bank Vault, A drop of Blood Hank is dying, so he visits his vault one last time... ------------- R1 H49 http://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-h49-iridescent-romance_topic11884.html" rel="nofollow - Iridescent |
Posted By: patsy
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 3:05pm
I feel your pain! But this sounds great! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic64410_post691812.html#691812" rel="nofollow - My SS R2 Link |
Posted By: fsenese
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 3:18pm
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political satire/airport security checkpoint/a map group 14 The Fifth Horseman Let the right one through. Cryptic logline, because I was at the point where I didn't care any more. Actually what happens is this: Airport security waves the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse through the line, but gives Grandma the rubber glove treatment. I hate "political satire". Whatever it is. And hey, people who reviewed my first story: Thank you so much, and I haven't forgotten you. I'll review yours, promise. I've been crazy busy the last few months. Hopefully Oct/Nov will be better than September was... |
Posted By: fsenese
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 3:24pm
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brondeau, jgochoco---oh, man, Galaga! Dig Dug and Space Duel were my games, back in the day! |
Posted By: brondeau
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 3:27pm
I liked Galaga and any Williams pinball machine. ------------- 2018 FFC Rd1, Ch1 - https://forums.nycmidnight.com/ch1-gr14-fools-gold_topic18650.html" rel="nofollow - Fools Gold |
Posted By: shanan187
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 3:37pm
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My brother had the Williams pinball machine "High Speed" in his house when I was a teenager. I never minded babysitting for him!! LOL ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51806_post550163.html#550163" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 G53 - Avalanche |