StoryMash Creative Storytelling Forum

So, now that guys have completed the first challenge, are you itching for some more?

This challenge is going to be much more difficult, in my opinion. I encourage you all to take it on. What better way to break writter's block than a dare?

*Come and Join: 'Fill in the Blank' Challenge*

Rules/Guidlines:

1) I issue you two sentences. The first sentence you must use as the first line of your story. The second line you must use as the last line, closing your story. Fill in the blank!

2) You cannot alter the issued sentences in any way! Also, you may not switch them around.

3) You must have some fun and be creative. That is the spirit of my challenges......

4) What ever the sentence's topics are; so must follow suit. For example, if your first sentence is: "I walked into the lovely rose garden and scattered some seeds."

- You shouldn't probably follow that by having the character walk back inside and have the story be about going to the movies or something. Understand?

Well, good luck Mashers! Have fun and if there are any questions, don't be afraid to ask me!

Staffers, please join in again! I would be honored!

~use forum to discuss and receive assignments! Use story posted to 'mash'.

Care to dole out another set?

I've camping here on the sidewalk with my tent and sleeping bag, waiting for you to open.

Thank you for being so wonderfully calm....lol

#1
My whole body hurt from head to toe.
#2
I breathed in a sigh of relief as I dusted off the dirt from body.

You totally did, dictator.

I posted that BEFORE I read JD's, deal with it! ;)

One question - do we get to choose point of view?

Sure, I've got no problems with that. I'll try not to dictate with any of my sentences.

Sign me up.

#1
Thunder boomed across the night's sky as bright flashes of lighting danced through the stars.
#2
Another storm was on the horizon.

I take it you mean "lightning" not "lighting?" :D

ugh! Yes, of course JD!
Now I'll have to go tuck my tail between my legs, circle around a few times, sniff the air, then plop down and throw a paw over my nose. Bad puppy! ;)

I'm in!

#1
The sirens could be heard from miles across town.
#2
Running away is never that simple.

I'd say "give me your best shot", but you gave me "toilet" last time =P
So come on, sissy, give me your best shot!

#1
A skunk's life is always eventful.
#2
The life of a mole was sounding better and better.

HAHAHAHA! Take that!

....hoo-lee cow.

You asked for it, noe don't be a sissy!

noe=now
Ahhhhh!
I'm gonna pull my freakin' hair out over this keyboard!

Still need help with the typos, huh? Heh heh heh.

Heh, this reminds me of a challenge they used to do on a BBC radio show called "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue."

Ready, willing and waiting-- hit me!

#1
A good poker face involves no previous experience.
#2
Smoke and spilled, stale alcohol.

I bloody love you.

If I point out that #2 is a sentence fragment, will I get smacked?

either that or pinched.....;)

Do I get to pick where? ;)

Okay, back to writing.

I'm sure it will all be okay!

My response to the challenge has now been posted. Please do me the honour of reading "Poker Face" in the Challenge #2 thread!

Me too, me too!

#1
"Rock-a-bye baby, on the tree top....."
#2
The silence in the house pierced the sound of thousands of breaking hearts.

Gimme! Gimme!

#1
The sun's pink and gold laced fingers began to caress the morning sky.
#2
Streaks of blue, purple, and black stretched across the last of a enchanting evening.

that should be " a(n) enchanting evening."

forgive me? ;)

oooh can I have one, please please! I need a little inspiration.

#1
Heavy steel chains rattled across the cold and unforgiving stone floor.
#2
It has only just begun.

Against my own better judgment, I have posted my response to the challenge, entitled "Cupid's Taser". Nuff said.

I noticed that there's only one story posted so far for this. I just wanted to say that I haven't forgotten and will hopefully have mine ready to go early next week. I'm really looking forward to reading other people's responses to their own challenges!

I haven't forgotten either. I started and got sidetracked, but I will definitely finish this week:)... well maybe this weekend, but soon! I promise.

I want one I want one :) Beware the little kid in me. It's contagious.

Alrighty then....
#1.
Bright light flooded through and around the sides of the old metal door.
#2.
Plenty of nightmares and foul memories were created on this night.

Can we change tenses?

I don't care.

I've published. Enjoy.

I want one. Something similar to what you gave JOAT. give me a few days to post it though....

Okay dokay.
#1.
Soft, heavenly music drifted from the ceiling above.
#2.
'To seek and find, is to be lost forever', was the message etched upon the stone.

Oh, you gave Blackhand a fun ending sentence. Looking forward to his chapter.

Hey everyone--

It looks like a ton of people were given opening and closing sentences, but as far as I can tell only three people have actually contributed to this challenge. Let's get the lead out, yes? I won't let this die without a fight! It was a good challenge! Sav? Honeygloom? I'm calling you out!

Unfortunately, life ended up getting in the way. Car accident, financial issues, health issues, moving, etc. Things are getting a little better and soon I'll be able to get back to my writing desk. I'm hoping to have something up soon.

Yeesh. I feel ya, duder. Hope things work out for you.

This may be the fastest I've ever written anything, but IT is so on. And it's posted too...

Mine's posted under the title Torrent. :)

Let me at it :)!...please?

I'd like a shot as well, please!

OK, yours are:
#1- He was a pretentious old fart, she’d never loved anyone more.
#2- OK, so she might have loved the dog more.

Eh... dkk hasn't been on in awhile. I can take this over and make up some sentences for you, Neo & Shadinah, if that's cool with everyone.

That'd be cool with me :)

Goodness, sorry... I didn't expect my Easter holiday to be so dramatic. Ah-hem, but, dear Neo without further ado, your sentences:
#1- My favorite line from Shakespeare had something to do with an old man having copious amounts of blood, more than expected actually.
#2- Who needs bloody Shakespeare anyway?
I know you like gore...hope you also like theater;)

Shadinah and Neo, you can both feel free to change tense and POV if you need to.
-HoneyG