Welcome to the 116th Storyblogging Carnival. Once again I'm late, which is a shame, since there are some new contributors this time.
Not a limerick
by Stu Savory of Eunoia
An under 100 word brief story rated PG.
A video reading of a short poem.
Who Needs A Door, Anyway?
by Madelein Begun Kane of Mad Kane's Humor Blog
An under 150 word brief story rated PG.
A blizzard creates an unusual predicament for my husband and me
Dynastic Ambitions
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 200 word brief story rated PG.
Examining the dynastic ambitions of
Reginald Tweedsmuire, and why they will not be realized.
Grandma's Zipper
by Jessica S. of Literary Journey of a Freelance Writer
An 700 word brief story rated PG.
The tale of a new town and a puppy.
Clark in Florida
by Stu Savory of Eunoia
An 1,300 word short story rated PG.
Mr. Inept makes a humorous insurance claim.
The Emperor's Edge Ebook Excerpt
by Lindsay Buroker of E-book Endeavors
A 1,695 word excerpt from a novel rated PG-13.
An excerpt from my fantasy adventure novel: The Emperor's Edge.
This concludes the one hundred and sixteenth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival CXV
Welcome to the 115th Storyblogging Carnival. There are six entries this time, four of them from new contributors. Enjoy!
Trippy Limerick
by Madelein Begun Kane of Mad Kane's Humor Blog
An under 100 word brief story rated PG.
The tale of a foiled vacation trip told in a two verse limerick.
Just like old times!!!!
by Witty Jester of Witty Humor
A 200 word graphic story rated G.
A different take on "Noah and his ark"
The First Legion: Part IV of The History of the Domini (To the beginning)
by Donald S. Crankshaw of Back of the Envelope
The next 340 words of a 2,500 word story in progress rated PG.
Randall continues the story of the Domini by recounting the summoning of the First Legion.
This is Necessary
by Mr. Squarehead of Squarehead Diaries
A 388 word short story rated PG.
The world, as I see it from inside out.
WOLFDOG
by Ingela Richardson of storywishes
A 997 word brief story rated G.
"When Wolfdog was a puppy, he was very cute and fluffy. He was taken from his mother and given to a boy for a pet one cold and snowy Christmas."
On Giving Thanks: grateful I am not a cranberry
by GrrlScientist of Punctuated Equilibrium
A 1,073 word short story rated PG.
My favorite Thanksgiving memory.
This concludes the one hundred and fifteenth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Trippy Limerick
by Madelein Begun Kane of Mad Kane's Humor Blog
An under 100 word brief story rated PG.
The tale of a foiled vacation trip told in a two verse limerick.
Just like old times!!!!
by Witty Jester of Witty Humor
A 200 word graphic story rated G.
A different take on "Noah and his ark"
The First Legion: Part IV of The History of the Domini (To the beginning)
by Donald S. Crankshaw of Back of the Envelope
The next 340 words of a 2,500 word story in progress rated PG.
Randall continues the story of the Domini by recounting the summoning of the First Legion.
This is Necessary
by Mr. Squarehead of Squarehead Diaries
A 388 word short story rated PG.
The world, as I see it from inside out.
WOLFDOG
by Ingela Richardson of storywishes
A 997 word brief story rated G.
"When Wolfdog was a puppy, he was very cute and fluffy. He was taken from his mother and given to a boy for a pet one cold and snowy Christmas."
On Giving Thanks: grateful I am not a cranberry
by GrrlScientist of Punctuated Equilibrium
A 1,073 word short story rated PG.
My favorite Thanksgiving memory.
This concludes the one hundred and fifteenth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival CXIV
Welcome to the 114th Storyblogging Carnival. It's a bit late, partly due to me being overloaded at worked, but also due to the fact that I was fishing for more entries. In the end we have six total. Enjoy!
First Christmas in a Queen Sized Bed
by Tash of Love Santa
A 99 word brief story rated G.
A child's short story about a special Christmas memory
Pigheaded Limerick
by Madelein Begun Kane of Mad Kane's Humor Blog
An under 100 word word brief story rated PG.
The tale of a stubborn man whose car is towed, told in a three verse limerick.
Introducing the Venkman Brothers
by Mark A. Rayner of The Skwib
A 150 word short story rated PG-13.
The epic tale of Herbetron and Merculia Venkman, brothers from a proud tradition of Norwegian clowns.
The Amaranthine: Part III of The History of the Domini
by Donald S. Crankshaw of Back of the Envelope
The next 750 words of a 2,200 word story in progress rated PG.
Randall continues the story of the Domini by recounting their relations with the Amaranthine.
How to Keep Good Time with Rare Cogs and Orphan Springs
by Klara Bow Piechocki of Violet Hustle
The first 3,148 words of an ongoing story rated R.
"Kumiko had only had her baby four hours ago and her body felt exhausted. She had let herself into Rheam’s quarters and turned down the corners of the fresh bed sheets for him, before she sat on the edge of the bed and waited for his return. She knew that it was a job for his courtesan, but she had been eager to see him."
Wizards Don't Have to be Smart
by CJ Burch of Divas for Geeks
A 5,500 word short story rated PG.
A Weird Western.
This concludes the one hundred and fourteenth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
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First Christmas in a Queen Sized Bed
by Tash of Love Santa
A 99 word brief story rated G.
A child's short story about a special Christmas memory
Pigheaded Limerick
by Madelein Begun Kane of Mad Kane's Humor Blog
An under 100 word word brief story rated PG.
The tale of a stubborn man whose car is towed, told in a three verse limerick.
Introducing the Venkman Brothers
by Mark A. Rayner of The Skwib
A 150 word short story rated PG-13.
The epic tale of Herbetron and Merculia Venkman, brothers from a proud tradition of Norwegian clowns.
The Amaranthine: Part III of The History of the Domini
by Donald S. Crankshaw of Back of the Envelope
The next 750 words of a 2,200 word story in progress rated PG.
Randall continues the story of the Domini by recounting their relations with the Amaranthine.
How to Keep Good Time with Rare Cogs and Orphan Springs
by Klara Bow Piechocki of Violet Hustle
The first 3,148 words of an ongoing story rated R.
"Kumiko had only had her baby four hours ago and her body felt exhausted. She had let herself into Rheam’s quarters and turned down the corners of the fresh bed sheets for him, before she sat on the edge of the bed and waited for his return. She knew that it was a job for his courtesan, but she had been eager to see him."
Wizards Don't Have to be Smart
by CJ Burch of Divas for Geeks
A 5,500 word short story rated PG.
A Weird Western.
This concludes the one hundred and fourteenth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Monday, October 04, 2010
Monday, September 06, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival CXII
Welcome to the 112th Storyblogging Carnival. This is our sixth anniversary edition. If you're wondering how six divides into 112, I have to admit that the carnival's period has varied over its life. Originally, the carnival occurred every two weeks, but we reduced its frequency once we'd gone through people's repertoire and had to give them more time to write stories. We also skipped a few due to moves and other life distractions.
Brassy Limerick
by Madelein Begun Kane of Mad Kane's Humor Blog
An under 100 word word brief story rated PG.
The tale of a woman with husband problems and music problems, told in a three verse limerick.
The Green Piggy
by Elijas Zaremba of The Vault of Thoughts
A 269 word brief story rated PG.
A story with a moral.
The Blue Light, 2011
by Mark A. Rayner of The Skwib
A 330 word short story rated PG.
Inspired by the Brothers Grimm tale, The Blue Light, 2011, tells the story of a soldier returning from war, and his encounter with an economist.
The Birth and Death of Nameless
by Webster of The Vault of Thoughts
A 497 word brief story rated PG.
"I woke up. For a split second I sincerely wished I hadn’t. I couldn’t say why. It didn’t matter how hard I tried to answer that question."
The Shades: Part I of The History of the Domini
by Donald S. Crankshaw of Back of the Envelope
A 690 word brief story rated PG.
For the first time, Randall Aurelius reveals the history of the Domini, the mysterious society of sorcerers who wielded such power in the world before the War of the Elementals.
Home Sweet Home
by Thom McNeilly of The Blog of Thom McNeilly
An 1,464 word short story rated R.
"Nigel Kingsley looked down at the crumpled heap in the dark doorway and sneered. The disgust he felt for the woman looking up at him with her grimy face was unparalleled. Leaning on his walking cane, something he never left home without, Kingsley considered spiting in the tramp’s face, but at the last moment he decided to have some fun with her instead."
The Zapak Gambit
by Surendra Singh of Sury's Stories
A 2,379 word short story rated PG.
When a chess player needs money to buy a phone that satisfies his one addiction- facebook, he decides to scam people in a chess game... When he meets an 18 year old, well, almost!, what turn of events will surprise him?
A Bad Box
by CJ Burch of Divas for Geeks
A 4,774 word short story rated PG.
It's sort of a steam-punk thing...sort of.
This concludes the one hundred and twelfth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Brassy Limerick
by Madelein Begun Kane of Mad Kane's Humor Blog
An under 100 word word brief story rated PG.
The tale of a woman with husband problems and music problems, told in a three verse limerick.
The Green Piggy
by Elijas Zaremba of The Vault of Thoughts
A 269 word brief story rated PG.
A story with a moral.
The Blue Light, 2011
by Mark A. Rayner of The Skwib
A 330 word short story rated PG.
Inspired by the Brothers Grimm tale, The Blue Light, 2011, tells the story of a soldier returning from war, and his encounter with an economist.
The Birth and Death of Nameless
by Webster of The Vault of Thoughts
A 497 word brief story rated PG.
"I woke up. For a split second I sincerely wished I hadn’t. I couldn’t say why. It didn’t matter how hard I tried to answer that question."
The Shades: Part I of The History of the Domini
by Donald S. Crankshaw of Back of the Envelope
A 690 word brief story rated PG.
For the first time, Randall Aurelius reveals the history of the Domini, the mysterious society of sorcerers who wielded such power in the world before the War of the Elementals.
Home Sweet Home
by Thom McNeilly of The Blog of Thom McNeilly
An 1,464 word short story rated R.
"Nigel Kingsley looked down at the crumpled heap in the dark doorway and sneered. The disgust he felt for the woman looking up at him with her grimy face was unparalleled. Leaning on his walking cane, something he never left home without, Kingsley considered spiting in the tramp’s face, but at the last moment he decided to have some fun with her instead."
The Zapak Gambit
by Surendra Singh of Sury's Stories
A 2,379 word short story rated PG.
When a chess player needs money to buy a phone that satisfies his one addiction- facebook, he decides to scam people in a chess game... When he meets an 18 year old, well, almost!, what turn of events will surprise him?
A Bad Box
by CJ Burch of Divas for Geeks
A 4,774 word short story rated PG.
It's sort of a steam-punk thing...sort of.
This concludes the one hundred and twelfth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Friday, September 03, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival LXXVI
NOTE: This is a repost of an old carnival, so I can't guarantee the links.
Welcome to the seventy-sixth Storyblogging Carnival. There are eight entries today. Enjoy.
Proceedings
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringeblog
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
A woman finds a note in her husband's pocket.
She's a Lady
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringeblog
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
A vamp finds a new lover.
The Last Journey
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringeblog
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
A well-traveled individual finds his jaded experience is no good to him on his latest and last journey.
Sunburnt
by the Dodges of Dodgeblogium
A 143 word brief story rated PG.
"Sunburn...it’s the heat from your lies."
The Five Second What???
by Madeleine Begun Kane of Mad Kane's Humor Blog
A 279 word brief story rated G.
Not everyone knows the five second rule.
Thag Grok Free Will!
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 500 word brief story rated PG.
The continuing adventures of the caveman Thag: in this story, he wrestles with the difficult question of free will vs determinism.
My Friend Peter
by Ian Welsh of The Agonist
A 993 word brief story rated G.
My clothes were threadbare, and I would look in the mirror and I could already see myself at fifty, living the same hand to mouth, job-to-job life. Through it all two people helped me; two people stuck by me and never made me feel worthless. One of them was Peter.
Paparazzi Fodder
by Elvis D of 365Fiction
A 1,861 word short story rated R.
A disturbing tale about disturbing people.
This concludes the seventy-sixth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Welcome to the seventy-sixth Storyblogging Carnival. There are eight entries today. Enjoy.
Proceedings
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringeblog
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
A woman finds a note in her husband's pocket.
She's a Lady
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringeblog
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
A vamp finds a new lover.
The Last Journey
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringeblog
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
A well-traveled individual finds his jaded experience is no good to him on his latest and last journey.
Sunburnt
by the Dodges of Dodgeblogium
A 143 word brief story rated PG.
"Sunburn...it’s the heat from your lies."
The Five Second What???
by Madeleine Begun Kane of Mad Kane's Humor Blog
A 279 word brief story rated G.
Not everyone knows the five second rule.
Thag Grok Free Will!
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 500 word brief story rated PG.
The continuing adventures of the caveman Thag: in this story, he wrestles with the difficult question of free will vs determinism.
My Friend Peter
by Ian Welsh of The Agonist
A 993 word brief story rated G.
My clothes were threadbare, and I would look in the mirror and I could already see myself at fifty, living the same hand to mouth, job-to-job life. Through it all two people helped me; two people stuck by me and never made me feel worthless. One of them was Peter.
Paparazzi Fodder
by Elvis D of 365Fiction
A 1,861 word short story rated R.
A disturbing tale about disturbing people.
This concludes the seventy-sixth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival LXXV
NOTE: This is a repost of an old carnival, so I make no promises that the links will still be good.
Welcome to the seventy-fifth Storyblogging Carnival. There weren't many entries this time around, possibly due to the summer doldrums. Still, we have four stories this time, including one of my own. Enjoy.
Sage of Wales Writes...
by Andrew Ian Dodge of Dodgeblogium
A 317 word brief story rated PG-13.
The sage is inspired by song.
Thag Not Talk Much!
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 450 word brief story rated PG-13.
The continuing prehistoric saga of Thag. In this episode, Thag unveils his cave art that he's painted for the Drunka Grunka tribe, and they wonder why he won't talk about it.
Abort! Abort! Abort!
by Elvis D of 365Fiction
A 1,160 word short story rated R.
A paparazzo's tale.
The Hunter of Shades
by Donald S. Crankshaw at Resident Aliens
A 5,307 word short story rated PG-13.
Searching for the dark things which are killing his people, the Hunter finds something unexpected.
This concludes the seventy-fifth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Welcome to the seventy-fifth Storyblogging Carnival. There weren't many entries this time around, possibly due to the summer doldrums. Still, we have four stories this time, including one of my own. Enjoy.
Sage of Wales Writes...
by Andrew Ian Dodge of Dodgeblogium
A 317 word brief story rated PG-13.
The sage is inspired by song.
Thag Not Talk Much!
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 450 word brief story rated PG-13.
The continuing prehistoric saga of Thag. In this episode, Thag unveils his cave art that he's painted for the Drunka Grunka tribe, and they wonder why he won't talk about it.
Abort! Abort! Abort!
by Elvis D of 365Fiction
A 1,160 word short story rated R.
A paparazzo's tale.
The Hunter of Shades
by Donald S. Crankshaw at Resident Aliens
A 5,307 word short story rated PG-13.
Searching for the dark things which are killing his people, the Hunter finds something unexpected.
This concludes the seventy-fifth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival LXXIV
NOTE: This is an old post, so I can't guarantee the links.
Mark Rayner has the latest Storyblogging Carnival posted at The Skwib. Eleven stories this time, with a breakfast theme.
Mark Rayner has the latest Storyblogging Carnival posted at The Skwib. Eleven stories this time, with a breakfast theme.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival LXXIII
Welcome to the seventy-third Storyblogging Carnival. Enjoy.
The Mouse Killer
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
About a cat who behaves much like a person.
The Return
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
Fallen angels seek a laborious, but poetic return to Heaven.
Conscience
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
Conscience as a skin condition.
Rogue Signals
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
In the future, containment is the only option, even at the expense of beauty.
A Lamb on the Lam
by Madeleine Begun Kane of Mad Kane's Humor Blog
A 100 word brief story rated PG.
News story in limerick form.
The Turtle and the Rabbit
by Phil at Phil for Humanity
A 212 word brief story rated G.
A fable about reverse discrimination.
Necklace
by Jolanda Dubbeldam at Reason and Rhyme
A 346 word brief story rated G.
A caring woman is angry at an uncaring man who caused her to fire a family man.
The Monkey’s Tail, as Told by Marcel Duchamp the Day After Charles Lindbergh Landed at Le Bourget Field
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 500 word brief story rated PG.
The last Dadaist pursues his absurd desire to have a tail.
How Potter Ends...
by Andrew Ian Dodge of Dodgeblogium
A 520 word brief story rated PG-13.
A vision of how the Harry Potter series might end.
Uprising
by Elvis D of 365fiction
A 1,553 word short story rated R.
Home robots keep the peace--sorta.
Chain
by Elvis D of 365fiction
A 1,882 word short story rated PG-13.
The story of a misplaced cigarette.
Generations
by Elvis D of 365fiction
A 1,917 word short story rated PG-13.
A young man discovers his grandfather's secrets.
Tales from the Riverbank
by Riversider of Save the Ribble
A 2,000 word short story rated PG.
In this humorous tale, two friends kayak their way down the river Ribble, then ride the tide back home again.
This concludes the seventy-first Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
The Mouse Killer
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
About a cat who behaves much like a person.
The Return
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
Fallen angels seek a laborious, but poetic return to Heaven.
Conscience
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
Conscience as a skin condition.
Rogue Signals
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
In the future, containment is the only option, even at the expense of beauty.
A Lamb on the Lam
by Madeleine Begun Kane of Mad Kane's Humor Blog
A 100 word brief story rated PG.
News story in limerick form.
The Turtle and the Rabbit
by Phil at Phil for Humanity
A 212 word brief story rated G.
A fable about reverse discrimination.
Necklace
by Jolanda Dubbeldam at Reason and Rhyme
A 346 word brief story rated G.
A caring woman is angry at an uncaring man who caused her to fire a family man.
The Monkey’s Tail, as Told by Marcel Duchamp the Day After Charles Lindbergh Landed at Le Bourget Field
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 500 word brief story rated PG.
The last Dadaist pursues his absurd desire to have a tail.
How Potter Ends...
by Andrew Ian Dodge of Dodgeblogium
A 520 word brief story rated PG-13.
A vision of how the Harry Potter series might end.
Uprising
by Elvis D of 365fiction
A 1,553 word short story rated R.
Home robots keep the peace--sorta.
Chain
by Elvis D of 365fiction
A 1,882 word short story rated PG-13.
The story of a misplaced cigarette.
Generations
by Elvis D of 365fiction
A 1,917 word short story rated PG-13.
A young man discovers his grandfather's secrets.
Tales from the Riverbank
by Riversider of Save the Ribble
A 2,000 word short story rated PG.
In this humorous tale, two friends kayak their way down the river Ribble, then ride the tide back home again.
This concludes the seventy-first Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival LXXII is online
NOTE: This is a re-post of an old post, so I can't guarantee the link.
I meant to get this up sooner. There was a problem with the permalink at first but it should be fixed now. Anyway... the latest Storyblogging Carnival is up at Dodgeblogium. Thanks for hosting it, Andrew, and I apologize for not getting the link up earlier.
I meant to get this up sooner. There was a problem with the permalink at first but it should be fixed now. Anyway... the latest Storyblogging Carnival is up at Dodgeblogium. Thanks for hosting it, Andrew, and I apologize for not getting the link up earlier.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival LXXI
NOTE: This is a re-post of an earlier carnival, so I make no promises about the links.
Welcome to the seventy-first Storyblogging Carnival. This one is a bit unusual as a number of entries come from a single writer, Jeremiah Lewis. Jeremiah's a great writer, but because of technical problems, some of his submissions to recent carnivals were lost, so we're putting them all in this one. Since they're all part of his fifty word series, they're all really short. Enjoy.
The Weekend After
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated R.
Reflections on a violation.
Marketing Education
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
An executive makes the evening news.
Ancient Vessel
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
A valuable antiquity, overlooked.
Entertainment is a Killer
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated R.
The secret life of clowns.
Marriage Proposal
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
For some things, only a shotgun will do.
Jesussic Park
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 800 word brief story rated PG-13.
Imagining what the Sermon on the Mount would have sounded like if there were raptors (and a T-Rex).
Crippled
by Elvis D of 365fiction
A 1,398 word brief story rated R.
The ultimate test of artificial intelligence.
This concludes the seventy-first Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Welcome to the seventy-first Storyblogging Carnival. This one is a bit unusual as a number of entries come from a single writer, Jeremiah Lewis. Jeremiah's a great writer, but because of technical problems, some of his submissions to recent carnivals were lost, so we're putting them all in this one. Since they're all part of his fifty word series, they're all really short. Enjoy.
The Weekend After
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated R.
Reflections on a violation.
Marketing Education
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
An executive makes the evening news.
Ancient Vessel
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
A valuable antiquity, overlooked.
Entertainment is a Killer
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated R.
The secret life of clowns.
Marriage Proposal
by Jeremiah Lewis of Fringe
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
For some things, only a shotgun will do.
Jesussic Park
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 800 word brief story rated PG-13.
Imagining what the Sermon on the Mount would have sounded like if there were raptors (and a T-Rex).
Crippled
by Elvis D of 365fiction
A 1,398 word brief story rated R.
The ultimate test of artificial intelligence.
This concludes the seventy-first Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival LXX
NOTE: This is a re-post of an old carnival, so I can't guarantee the links.
Welcome to the seventieth Storyblogging Carnival. If you're wondering, I did delay this carnival by a week in order to get a few more entries. That was enough to bring us up to five entries. Enjoy.
Only in Queens, New York
by Madeleine Kane at Mad Kane's Humor Blog
Less than 100 word limerick rated G.
Story in limerick form about a Queens, New York encounter with a cop.
Thag Grok Cow!
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 351 word brief story rated PG-13.
Thag continues his sabbatical with the Drunka Grunka tribe, where he learns that everybody is a critic.
The Quiet Bar
by Elvis D of 365fiction
A 925 word brief story rated PG.
The new boss puts in an appearance.
But there were times, Dear...
by Postmodern Sass of Postmodern Sass
A 1,083 word short story rated PG.
It's about the Dean of my college, who died.
Displaced in Time
by Patrick G Cox at Dodgeblogium
A 2,977 word short story rated PG.
A time travel story.
This concludes the sixty-ninth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Welcome to the seventieth Storyblogging Carnival. If you're wondering, I did delay this carnival by a week in order to get a few more entries. That was enough to bring us up to five entries. Enjoy.
Only in Queens, New York
by Madeleine Kane at Mad Kane's Humor Blog
Less than 100 word limerick rated G.
Story in limerick form about a Queens, New York encounter with a cop.
Thag Grok Cow!
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 351 word brief story rated PG-13.
Thag continues his sabbatical with the Drunka Grunka tribe, where he learns that everybody is a critic.
The Quiet Bar
by Elvis D of 365fiction
A 925 word brief story rated PG.
The new boss puts in an appearance.
But there were times, Dear...
by Postmodern Sass of Postmodern Sass
A 1,083 word short story rated PG.
It's about the Dean of my college, who died.
Displaced in Time
by Patrick G Cox at Dodgeblogium
A 2,977 word short story rated PG.
A time travel story.
This concludes the sixty-ninth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival LXIX
NOTE: This is a re-post of an old carnival, so I can't guarantee the links.
Welcome to the sixty-ninth Storyblogging Carnival. We have four entries this time, but a number of them are significantly longer than usual, so there's plenty of reading material. Enjoy.
Loneliness
by Fred Vaughan at Reason and Rhyme
A 650 word brief story rated PG.
Ray finds himself minimizing his good fortune with statistics and analogies to discovery.
The Ark
by Andrew Ian Dodge of Dodgeblogium
A 956 word brief story rated PG.
So you thought you knew what Noah was on about...
At Recess, There will be Worms
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 2,500 word short story rated G.
A semi-autobiographical story about April worm-flinging and other childhood rites of passage.
Bangkok Adrenaline
by Conan Stevens of World's Biggest Action Hero?
A 25,075 word screenplay rated G.
"This is a script I wrote, which has been filmed and is due for cinema release in Sept. The script is about 4 broke foreigners living in Thailand coming up with a plan for some easy(?) cash."
This concludes the sixty-ninth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Welcome to the sixty-ninth Storyblogging Carnival. We have four entries this time, but a number of them are significantly longer than usual, so there's plenty of reading material. Enjoy.
Loneliness
by Fred Vaughan at Reason and Rhyme
A 650 word brief story rated PG.
Ray finds himself minimizing his good fortune with statistics and analogies to discovery.
The Ark
by Andrew Ian Dodge of Dodgeblogium
A 956 word brief story rated PG.
So you thought you knew what Noah was on about...
At Recess, There will be Worms
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 2,500 word short story rated G.
A semi-autobiographical story about April worm-flinging and other childhood rites of passage.
Bangkok Adrenaline
by Conan Stevens of World's Biggest Action Hero?
A 25,075 word screenplay rated G.
"This is a script I wrote, which has been filmed and is due for cinema release in Sept. The script is about 4 broke foreigners living in Thailand coming up with a plan for some easy(?) cash."
This concludes the sixty-ninth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival LXVIII
NOTE: This is a re-post of an old carnival, so I can't guarantee the link.
Andrew hosts the latest Storyblogging Carnival, with six stories, at Dodgeblogium. Go read.
Andrew hosts the latest Storyblogging Carnival, with six stories, at Dodgeblogium. Go read.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival LXVII
NOTE: This is a re-posting of an old post, so links may be broken.
Welcome to the sixty-seventh Storyblogging Carnival. We have five entries this time. I won't bother writing a long introduction, and instead we can jump straight to the stories.
Small Packages
by Jeremiah Lewis at Fringeblog
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
A man contemplating suicide sees something that changes his mind.
Loneliness
by Jeremiah Lewis at Fringeblog
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
A girl sees her singleness as a measure of time.
Taxing Times
by Mad Kane at Mad Kane's Humor Blog
A 570 word brief story rated PG.
Humorous adventures in tax return preparation.
Faithful are the Wounds of a Friend
by Donald S. Crankshaw of Back of the Envelope
A 970 word brief story rated PG.
While technically more of a homily, this story recounts some painful, yet helpful, real life events.
The Shaft
by Andrew Ian Dodge of Dodgeblogium
A 1391 word short story rated PG-13.
It takes place just after the Norman invasion. A man gets an odd knife from a Saxon raider.
This concludes the sixty-seventh Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Welcome to the sixty-seventh Storyblogging Carnival. We have five entries this time. I won't bother writing a long introduction, and instead we can jump straight to the stories.
Small Packages
by Jeremiah Lewis at Fringeblog
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
A man contemplating suicide sees something that changes his mind.
Loneliness
by Jeremiah Lewis at Fringeblog
A 50 word brief story rated PG.
A girl sees her singleness as a measure of time.
Taxing Times
by Mad Kane at Mad Kane's Humor Blog
A 570 word brief story rated PG.
Humorous adventures in tax return preparation.
Faithful are the Wounds of a Friend
by Donald S. Crankshaw of Back of the Envelope
A 970 word brief story rated PG.
While technically more of a homily, this story recounts some painful, yet helpful, real life events.
The Shaft
by Andrew Ian Dodge of Dodgeblogium
A 1391 word short story rated PG-13.
It takes place just after the Norman invasion. A man gets an odd knife from a Saxon raider.
This concludes the sixty-seventh Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival LXVI
NOTE: This is a re-posting of an old post, so links may be broken.
Welcome to the sixty-sixth Storyblogging Carnival. We had five entries this time, one from a new authors. I didn't have a lot of time to put into this one, since I'm gone for today and had to get up really early. Still, I'm sure the authors put plenty of work into it, so enjoy.
Glitch 100 words
by Andrew Ian Dodge of Dodgeblogium
A 100 word brief story rated PG.
It's 100 words and the title says it all.
Real Friends
by Anonymous at Zechary White
A 273 word brief story rated G.
A war story.
Thag not grok big bottoms!
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 350 word brief story rated PG.
The continuing saga of Thag — in which he learns the penchant the Drunka Grunka tribe has for an overabundance of rump.
The Long Journey Back
by Mama Kelly at A Blog of Two Witches
A 3,261 word short story rated PG-13.
While this story is a work of fiction, elements of the abuse are inspired by real life events.
Leprechaun Love
by Charmaine Frost at Reason and Rhyme
A 3,403 word short story rated PG-13.
A painfully shy new employee lifts the fortunes of a dating service.
This concludes the sixty-sixth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Welcome to the sixty-sixth Storyblogging Carnival. We had five entries this time, one from a new authors. I didn't have a lot of time to put into this one, since I'm gone for today and had to get up really early. Still, I'm sure the authors put plenty of work into it, so enjoy.
Glitch 100 words
by Andrew Ian Dodge of Dodgeblogium
A 100 word brief story rated PG.
It's 100 words and the title says it all.
Real Friends
by Anonymous at Zechary White
A 273 word brief story rated G.
A war story.
Thag not grok big bottoms!
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 350 word brief story rated PG.
The continuing saga of Thag — in which he learns the penchant the Drunka Grunka tribe has for an overabundance of rump.
The Long Journey Back
by Mama Kelly at A Blog of Two Witches
A 3,261 word short story rated PG-13.
While this story is a work of fiction, elements of the abuse are inspired by real life events.
Leprechaun Love
by Charmaine Frost at Reason and Rhyme
A 3,403 word short story rated PG-13.
A painfully shy new employee lifts the fortunes of a dating service.
This concludes the sixty-sixth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival LXV
This is a re-post of an old carnival, so some of the links may be broken.
Welcome to the sixty-fifth Storyblogging Carnival. We had five entries this time, one from a new authors. I didn't have a lot of time to put into this one, since I'm gone for today and had to get up really early. Still, I'm sure the authors put plenty of work into it, so enjoy.
Plates of Meat
by 100 Words of The Centurion Diaries
A 100 word brief story rated G.
A shoe story.
[Although I normally reject submissions that don't include a blurb, I let this one slide since it was so short... plus, we were short on stories this week. -DSC]
Steaming
by Andrew Ian Dodge of Dodgeblogium
A 100 word brief story rated R.
100 words of steaming... er.
Mist Magic 22 (Beginning)
by Dave Gudeman at Doc Rampage
The next 271 words of a 7,000 word story in progress rated PG.
In which I learn the origins of the story of the Minotaur.
Thag not got milk!
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 600 word brief story rated PG.
The latest chapter in the humorous saga of Thag — prehistoric everyman — in which he learns about milk, and asks the Elder's council to let him go learn to make beer.
Surmounting Marriage
by Madeleine Begun Kane at Madkane's Humor Blog
A 700 word brief story rated PG.
What happens when a couple who has no business mountain climbing, does it anyway.
This concludes the sixty-fifth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Welcome to the sixty-fifth Storyblogging Carnival. We had five entries this time, one from a new authors. I didn't have a lot of time to put into this one, since I'm gone for today and had to get up really early. Still, I'm sure the authors put plenty of work into it, so enjoy.
Plates of Meat
by 100 Words of The Centurion Diaries
A 100 word brief story rated G.
A shoe story.
[Although I normally reject submissions that don't include a blurb, I let this one slide since it was so short... plus, we were short on stories this week. -DSC]
Steaming
by Andrew Ian Dodge of Dodgeblogium
A 100 word brief story rated R.
100 words of steaming... er.
Mist Magic 22 (Beginning)
by Dave Gudeman at Doc Rampage
The next 271 words of a 7,000 word story in progress rated PG.
In which I learn the origins of the story of the Minotaur.
Thag not got milk!
by Mark Rayner of The Skwib
A 600 word brief story rated PG.
The latest chapter in the humorous saga of Thag — prehistoric everyman — in which he learns about milk, and asks the Elder's council to let him go learn to make beer.
Surmounting Marriage
by Madeleine Begun Kane at Madkane's Humor Blog
A 700 word brief story rated PG.
What happens when a couple who has no business mountain climbing, does it anyway.
This concludes the sixty-fifth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival CXI
Welcome to the 111th Storyblogging Carnival. Enjoy the stories.
Not So Clean Limerick
by Madelein Begun Kane of Mad Kane's Humor Blog
An under 100 word word brief story rated PG.
The tale of a bachelor who hates to clean, told in a two-verse limerick.
Spot the Differences
by Mohit Salgaonkar of Still Waiting to Wake
An 539 word short story rated PG.
In a photo album of an old trip, I noticed picture of a person who never was on the trip! Bizarre? Creepy? Read on!
The Disciple
by Terry Haferkamp of Shadow Dwellers
A 2,400 word short story rated PG.
Supernatural / horror. Police question a young writer about his connection to a series of gruesome murders.
Cyberteapunk
by Andrew Ian Dodge of Dodgeblogium
A 5,080 word short story rated PG-13.
A tale of the future of the tea party movement (20 years). Cyborgs, anarchists and neo-luddites with a touch of humor.
This concludes the one hundred and eleventh Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
UPDATE: Wow, the Storyblogging Carnival got an Instalanche. It'd be nice if we'd had a few more entries for this one, but hey, I'll take what I can get. See here for more carnivals. You may notice that it's slightly out of order--that's because I've been moving old carnivals over from my old blog, and I haven't put them all in order yet.
FURTHER UPDATE: I'm now accepting entries for the next carnival, our sixth anniversary version. The details are here.
Not So Clean Limerick
by Madelein Begun Kane of Mad Kane's Humor Blog
An under 100 word word brief story rated PG.
The tale of a bachelor who hates to clean, told in a two-verse limerick.
Spot the Differences
by Mohit Salgaonkar of Still Waiting to Wake
An 539 word short story rated PG.
In a photo album of an old trip, I noticed picture of a person who never was on the trip! Bizarre? Creepy? Read on!
The Disciple
by Terry Haferkamp of Shadow Dwellers
A 2,400 word short story rated PG.
Supernatural / horror. Police question a young writer about his connection to a series of gruesome murders.
Cyberteapunk
by Andrew Ian Dodge of Dodgeblogium
A 5,080 word short story rated PG-13.
A tale of the future of the tea party movement (20 years). Cyborgs, anarchists and neo-luddites with a touch of humor.
This concludes the one hundred and eleventh Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
UPDATE: Wow, the Storyblogging Carnival got an Instalanche. It'd be nice if we'd had a few more entries for this one, but hey, I'll take what I can get. See here for more carnivals. You may notice that it's slightly out of order--that's because I've been moving old carnivals over from my old blog, and I haven't put them all in order yet.
FURTHER UPDATE: I'm now accepting entries for the next carnival, our sixth anniversary version. The details are here.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Storyblogging Carnival CX
Welcome to the 110th Storyblogging Carnival. Enjoy the stories.
The Signal from Space
by Terry Haferkamp of Shadow Dwellers
A 330 word brief story rated PG.
A signal is misinterpreted. This is a science fiction story written from a prompt with a surprising twist.
Feeling the Breeze: Dreadless
by conditional cognition of conditional cognition
An 963 word brief story rated PG.
A tale of my experiences and people's perceptions of me during the 9 years I had dreadlocks, from DC to the OC.
Happily Ever
by Pietro of Engrossing Tales
A 1,384 word short story rated PG-13.
This is a love story of a different sort. They say love lasts forever, even beyond the grave... but what kind?
Believe in yourself! Baby 80 and 81!
by Harmonyloft of 100 Baby Challenge
A 2,927 word short story rated PG.
Cadence Sierra's wish is to have a huge family in Sims 3. She decides to take on a 100 baby challenge. Will she ever succeed?
Project हो तो ऐसा (बिलकुल न हो)
by Mohit Salgaonkar of Still Waiting to Wake
An 4,294 word short story rated PG-13.
Read the hilarious narration of how a crazy project in Mumbai University was (almost not) completed!
This concludes the one hundred and tenth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
The Signal from Space
by Terry Haferkamp of Shadow Dwellers
A 330 word brief story rated PG.
A signal is misinterpreted. This is a science fiction story written from a prompt with a surprising twist.
Feeling the Breeze: Dreadless
by conditional cognition of conditional cognition
An 963 word brief story rated PG.
A tale of my experiences and people's perceptions of me during the 9 years I had dreadlocks, from DC to the OC.
Happily Ever
by Pietro of Engrossing Tales
A 1,384 word short story rated PG-13.
This is a love story of a different sort. They say love lasts forever, even beyond the grave... but what kind?
Believe in yourself! Baby 80 and 81!
by Harmonyloft of 100 Baby Challenge
A 2,927 word short story rated PG.
Cadence Sierra's wish is to have a huge family in Sims 3. She decides to take on a 100 baby challenge. Will she ever succeed?
Project हो तो ऐसा (बिलकुल न हो)
by Mohit Salgaonkar of Still Waiting to Wake
An 4,294 word short story rated PG-13.
Read the hilarious narration of how a crazy project in Mumbai University was (almost not) completed!
This concludes the one hundred and tenth Storyblogging Carnival.
If you'd like to take part in a future carnival, please contact me. I am also looking for hosts. Other carnivals can be found here.
The Storyblogging Carnival can be found at The Truth Laid Bear's ÜberCarnival.
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