As a Planet to the Sun
Before the door finished shutting, I was already running back up the stairs. By the time I reached the great detective, I was out of breath and sagged against…
Remixing... Pygmalion
In this challenge, you are to use in a single story at least 5 of the following 10 lines, which I have selected more or less at random and on whim, from George Bernard Shaw’s _Pygmalion_. 1. There wasn't one at Trafalgar Square. 2. Live where you like; but stop that noise. 3. By George, it's enormous! 4. This is a plant—a plot to extort money by threats. 5. Don't sit on my writing-table: you'll break it. 6. Anyhow, there's no good bothering now. 7. Oh, chuck them over the bannisters into the hall. 8. All this irritation is purely subjective. 9. What does that ass of an inspector say? 10. Of course I do, you little fool. The lines must be integral to the story and not incidental. No other restrictions.
Challengers
5 entriesBy the City of Oslo
“By George, it’s enormous!” “Quit using my name in vain, would you?” Martha was due to be back soon, she’d quiet Mary down. “No, really,” she pulled my arm…
Mr. Keeble's Ass
Eduardo slumped into his writing chair. “Don’t hunch like that, Eduardo,” said Mr. Keeble as he sat on the cherry wood desk. “Don’t sit on my writing-table…
The Price of a Reputation
His hand trembled as he poured the brandy. He downed two in quick succession. “So... What does that ass of an inspector say?” I asked. “He claims to have found…
Missy & Purrcell
Little Missy Muffet sits on her tuffet, writing her new play about a terrible spider. An obese operatic tom cat slowly wanders in, searching for a spot to…