Welcome to the May Trifecta Challenge aka the Mini Writers' Tournament
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Please read the rules carefully. *Especially the one marked with an asterisk below.

Challenge 1

You have 48 hrs to write a 1 - 2 page script.

Genre: Horror, Thriller, SciFi

Your story must have a twist, or shock, or sting in the tail.

Budget: Preferably Low. Contained location, minimal characters. Aim for easy and cheap to produce with minimal SFX.

No Nos:
No writing pairs - sole writers only.
No pisstakes.

Submit your entry here:
https://www.simplyscripts.com/unpro_short_exercise.html

One entry per person.

No multiple entries.


As the challenge title implies, there will be three short challenges in relative quick succession.

An amount of time will be given to read and review scripts - approx 48 hours for the first challenge, and then:

- The announcement of the second challenge will follow, read and review, and then -
- There will likely be some breathing space before The third and final challenge is announced.

Though all three challenges will be of varying page lengths they will all be short page counts to enable ease of reading/reviewing.

Stay tuned for ongoing announcements and to keep up with deadlines.

The deadline/countdown clock will be posted at the start of each challenge.

Scripts due for Round 1:

Sydney, Australia
AEST (UTC +10)
Wed, 12 May 2021
9:00 am


New York, NY, USA* (rest of U.S.A)
EDT (UTC -4)
Tue, 11 May 2021
7:00 pm

London, United Kingdom* (rest of Europe)
BST (UTC +1)
Wed, 12 May 2021
12:00 midn


TBC, cause I might be announcing slightly early...
And I gotta get my maths right.


*Please note:
Failing to enter one of the three rounds will result in automatic disqualification.

Extra Info:


This isn't a contest - it's a challenge. There are no official prizes.

You can revise your script as many times as you wish up until the deadline.

Do not put your real name(s) on your script; this is an anonymous challenge. However, please use your real name(s) when submitting your script.

After the challenge closes you can either have your script removed or resubmit your script with your name on it.

(Don's rule)
Participants must read and comment/review in the discussion board at least 10 other scripts submitted or your work will be removed (no harm, no foul. I understand that live gets in the way.

Please put ©2021 on your title page.

Any questions about the challenge, post them here.

There will be a review page emailed to you for you to score the scripts you read. Please only give scores to scripts that you have read.

Please do not rate scripts in your review.

48 hours, damn no pressure at all!

Great challenge, Libby!

So plain and simple, this is what you want... that couldn't be more clear.

Quoted Text Genre: Horror, Thriller, SciFi Your story must have a twist, or shock, or sting in the tail. Budget: Preferably Low. Contained location, minimal characters. Aim for easy and cheap to produce with minimal SFX.

1 - 2 page only for the first, and right up your alley, Warren, so you should get this done in a couple of hours.  ;D

Quoted from Warren So plain and simple, this is what you want... that couldn't be more clear.

Yep, spot on.

Hhhhmmmmm.
It’s just coming up to midnight here in Bonnie. I’m working tomorrow (Monday - Friday) 8hrs per day from 0700 - 1500.
Minus family time and before i go to bed it leaves me roughly six hrs in total to get something written before deadline.
Is that possible? Of course it is, the quality of my stories isn’t that great that I can’t hammer out some dreadful guff in that time.
Count me in :-)
Great wee challenge.

The tail would be the end right? Apologies if that's a dumb question.

Good on you, Owen!

This might very well be the hardest challenge for some...
Or the easiest, depending.

Got the wheels spinning already! Great challenge, Libby. :)

Heads up... Mine is gonna be gross. ;D ;D ;D

Quoted from MarkD The tail would be the end right? Apologies if that's a dumb question.

Yep, generally. As long as you surprise /shock/ give us something we weren't expecting, you'll be good.

Quoted from Zack Got the wheels spinning already! Great challenge, Libby. :) Heads up... Mine is gonna be gross. ;D ;D ;D

I expect no less from you, Zack.  ;D

Quoted from Zack Heads up... Mine is gonna be gross. ;D ;D ;D

Challenge accepted  ;D

I have a fully formed idea, not sure I can get it into 1 or 2 pages but it's what I'm settled on so I will make it work.

Calling Andrea, Marnie, Kham, and all the other brave and super talented SS girls - come on, show these guys up!
I know Pia is a bit flat-chat, but you never know. :)

Okay, Libby, i'll ask the stupid question.  Is a "sting in the tail" Aussie slang for something?

Nice!

Gazza, nope I don't think Aussies can take credit for this one.
The mother country as is often the case can take credit.  ;D

Oxford Dictionary def:

Sting in the tail -
...an unexpected, typically unpleasant or problematic end to something.

Cambridge:
If something, such as a story or joke, has a sting in the/its tail, it has a surprising or unpleasant part that only becomes clear at the end.

Quoted from Warren Challenge accepted  ;D

Oh, God. What have I started!? Bring your barf bags, people!  :X

Short and sweet, not much room to set up a good twist but that's the challenge, isn't it?

Quoted from Gary in Houston Okay, Libby, i'll ask the stupid question.  Is a "sting in the tail" Aussie slang for something?

Gazza, nope I don't think Aussies can take credit for this one.
The mother country as is often the case can.  ;D

Oxford Dictionary def:

Sting in the tail -
...an unexpected, typically unpleasant or problematic end to something.

Cambridge:
If something, such as a story or joke, has a sting in the/its tail, it has a surprising or unpleasant part that only becomes clear at the end.

Just think of when you're watching a Horror, or equivalent Thriller, ScFi, and something entirely unexpected, horrifying or shocking happens. Maybe it appears with a happy ending but then there's a big unforeseen catch at the end.

Just wow us, frighten us etc., with your story. You'll be right.
Oh, and there are no stupid questions.

I'll try and post up a link to some 1 - 2 min short Horrors with Max impactsoonish.

Quoted from ReneC Short and sweet, not much room to set up a good twist but that's the challenge, isn't it?

Rene, just think about making an impression on your audience.  :D

http://www.tasteofcinema.com/2015/the-10-best-one-minute-films-of-the-past-decade/
https://filmschoolrejects.com/10-fantastic-short-films-that-are-only-a-minute-long-75d42a8e00dd/

I hope these are all under 2 mins.
Haven't checked them all.
Maybe different genres, but still inspiring.

One of my favourites:

Bedfellows

https://youtu.be/WQvGmMVBYMw

And this one, slightly longer, and was made into a feature film:
https://youtu.be/FUQhNGEu2KA

You can all do it!
Btw, I'm glad I tacked on the option of another page. Was tossing up a one-pager.

Are we allowed to write multiple entries? :)

Wow, your ideas must be flooding in, Zack.

Up to Don, I think.
He often says if you can get more than one last him...

Watched "Bedfellows".  Holy #*$@#

Quoted from Gary in Houston Watched "Bedfellows".  Holy #*$@#

Yep, it's great isn't it.  :o And such a simple idea really.

Bedfellows...whoa.

I'm in.

Quoted from LC Wow, your ideas must be flooding in, Zack.

Got all sorts of nasty stuff spinning around in my noggin.  ;D ;D

Can't wait to see what everyone else brings to the table. :)

Quoted from LC I'll try and post up a link to some 1 - 2 min short Horrors with Max impactsoonish.

To confirm though it's horror, thriller or sci-fi?

Quoted from LC Wow, your ideas must be flooding in, Zack. Up to Don, I think. He often says if you can get more than one last him...

Personally think it's better to only have one entry per writer.

I have my first draft written :)

Quoted from Warren To confirm though it's horror, thriller or sci-fi?

Correct.

Quoted from Warren Personally think it's better to only have one entry per writer.

You're probably right. I was just curious. :)

Got one page down.  :X

Sounds good Libby! Too bad I can�t do 1-2 pagers(
But good luck people!

Is it 3 or none btw?

Quoted from khamanna Sounds good Libby! Too bad I can�t do 1-2 pagers( But good luck people! Is it 3 or none btw?

Give it a go, Kham. You might surprise yourself.
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3 rounds.
Automatic disqualification if any round missed.

Quoted from khamanna Sounds good Libby! Too bad I can�t do 1-2 pagers( But good luck people! Is it 3 or none btw?

Get something in, Kham!

First draft is done. :)

I blame Libby for this monstrosity that I'm about to unleash upon all of you. ;D I'm super excited to read the scripts!

Quoted from LC As the challenge title implies, there will be three short challenges in relative quick succession.

Will there be an overall Writer's Choice for the cumulative scores from the three challenges or just one per challenge?

EDIT:

That was probably a stupid question, just read the brief again and this is called the Mini Writer's Tournament (or MWT as I will refer to it now or is it the MTC?), so that probably answers my question.

Quoted from Zack First draft is done. :) I blame Libby for this monstrosity that I'm about to unleash upon all of you. ;D I'm super excited to read the scripts!

Blame away!
I hope we get a good turnout then lots of people can blame me, or thank me when filmmakers bang down your doors for your excellent micro shorts. That'd be nice. :D

Quoted from LC Blame away! I hope we get a good turnout then lots of people can blame me, or thank me when filmmakers bang down your doors for your excellent micro shorts. That'd be nice. :D

People will be banging down my door, for sure.  ;D ;D ;D

You gonna get something in, Libby?

Quoted from Warren Will there be an overall Writer's Choice for the cumulative scores from the three challenges or just one per challenge? EDIT: That was probably a stupid question, just read the brief again and this is called the Mini Writer's Tournament (or MWT as I will refer to it now or is it the MTC?), so that probably answers my question.

Overall MTC winner, yes, but not a stupid question. Winging a lot of this. :)

Quoted from Zack People will be banging down my door, for sure.  ;D ;D ;D You gonna get something in, Libby?

Haha. I hope so, Zack.
Nah from me. I would have an unfair advantage unless I enter and count myself out of the voting. A possibility, but I doubt it.

Quoted from LC Haha. I hope so, Zack. Nah from me. I would have an unfair advantage unless I enter and count myself out of the voting. A possibility, but I doubt it.

Screw that! Go crazy and right something shocking! ;D

Not saying I'm out yet but I've just looked at this so already lost quite a few hours and I'm slammed busy with work - I'll have a think.

Just checking... by 2 pages you actually mean 4... right?

Damn 2 pages is tough!

It's done though, had to butcher the hell out of it but it's as good as it's going to get.

Done, with 1 day, 12 to go, Warren?

You and Zack. Wow.
Two entries are coming in either way.

I did consider placing this challenge in the middle.

...

Mark, you can do it! Well, I'm hoping you will.
Btw, I told you to wait. I announced not long after you said you were going to bed. :)

I only have my lunchtime today to write anything - so if I can't get an idea down in that 1 hour then I am out - hopefully, I get an idea by then.

Great idea on the mini-tournament. Some tight deadlines so hopefully there are a few writers who make it to the end.

Sending powerful idea vibes your way, Matt.

Just seen this!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but cut-off is Tuesday @ 23.59 effectively, meaning about 30-odd hours?

Ignore me, there's a very helpful counter on the site.

Let's see. I'm going to try and do this.

Quoted from LC Sending powerful idea vibes your way, Matt.

Vibes gratefully received as I now have a great idea!  ;D

The first draft is written, I just need to go through to spice up some of the action/descriptions and spell-check and then I'm done. Fingers crossed the kids go to bed on time and I might be able to do that later, if not then I will submit the vomit draft lol

Either way, I'm in

Sorry, I might be an idiot.

Are the submissions closed? I noticed when I went to submit one it said the May Challenge is over, yet the clock seems to still be going.

Oh well, maybe next time.

Quoted from Cacutshaw Sorry, I might be an idiot. Are the submissions closed? I noticed when I went to submit one it said the May Challenge is over, yet the clock seems to still be going. Oh well, maybe next time.

May challenge submissions are not closed - the countdown clock at the top shows how long left to submit an entry (above that is a link to submit your script)

By the sounds of it you clicked the normal "Submit your script" which says "Script submissions are closed for the May Challenge." - meaning that normal script submissions are closed until the May challenge is over

Thanks! I was right, I am an idiot!

Hopefully my script is better than my submitting skills.

I've just finished my effort.  Although it is ridiculous.  I'm thinking I should try to do another one.

I have something.

Now, to make it work.

Quoted from ReneC I have something. Now, to make it work.

Damn you!  I have something, and can't make it work.

I've just finished my second effort.  It's a bit long.  Not sure if I can submit these attempts.

I've absolutely nothing. That's never stopped me before...except for that one RomCom challenge, but who's counting.

Dave, Paul, James, you guys in this?

Quoted from LC Done, with 1 day, 12 to go, Warren? You and Zack. Wow. Two entries are coming in either way.

Yeah definitely in this one and will be for the whole challenge. I've very much got the writing bug again. Can't see the script doing very well, but it's nice just to be in the mix.

Also nice to have a day just to keep looking over the script and polish the turd as much as I can.

Wrote draft one. Review and revise tomorrow before submission.
This is a tougher challenge than I thought it would be.

Wow, it's actually within two pages in the first draft!

It's either grim or cheesy. I can't tell.

Quoted from Warren Dave, Paul, James, you guys in this?

Yep. Got an idea and some words on the page. It's... something.

Quoted from PKCardinal Yep. Got an idea and some words on the page. It's... something.

Excellent!

Libby, do you know when the scripts will be released for reading/reviewing?

I've been scanning flash horror stories all day in-between work for inspiration and there are loads out there, lots of them are decent reads, it's just the twist endings are all so similar or follow very predictable traits. It's tough to come up with something a bit different.

If I get time tomorrow I'll have a go.

Quoted from MarkRenshaw I've been scanning flash horror stories all day in-between work for inspiration and there are loads out there, lots of them are decent reads, it's just the twist endings are all so similar or follow very predictable traits. It's tough to come up with something a bit different.

Yeah totally agree, but every time I think I'm going to be reading 10 of the same ideas in an OWC people come up with the goods.

Quoted from MarkRenshaw I've been scanning flash horror stories all day in-between work for inspiration and there are loads out there, lots of them are decent reads, it's just the twist endings are all so similar or follow very predictable traits. It's tough to come up with something a bit different. If I get time tomorrow I'll have a go.

You mean the jump scare ghoul?
...

Okay, just under 24 hrs to go.
Great to see so much excitement over this.

No, John this is not a RomCom, so you'll be fine I'm sure.

Quoted from Cacutshaw Sorry, I might be an idiot. Are the submissions closed? I noticed when I went to submit one it said the May Challenge is over, yet the clock seems to still be going.Oh well, maybe next time.

If anyone's an idiot it'll be me, okay?  :D

The entry link is here: https://www.simplyscripts.com/unpro_short_exercise.html

Warren, good question, I will check with the Boss on when the scripts will drop.

Quoted from LC You mean the jump scare ghoul?

Funny because it true, it's a very used trope. Still, it can be very effective when used correctly.

I agree. It works a treat in Bedfellows.

Quoted from LC I agree. It works a treat in Bedfellows.

Bedfellows was actually what inspired me to write my first ever short, Lullaby. It follows the same pattern, a quick misdirect then a jump at the end (it's not very good). It was picked up 2 weeks after posting it here on SS and was filmed as Hush.

So Bedfellows actually has a special place for me, I feel like it's what really started it all.

Here's the old thread where I actually mention it as my inspiration, a blast from the past...

https://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-short/m-1465738436/s-0/

2-pagers are the bane of my existence. Gotta slay that demon.

Quoted from MarkItZero 2-pagers are the bane of my existence. Gotta slay that demon.

Pia's suggestion was a one-pager.. I added another to be nice.

Lullaby was a goodie, Warren. Optioned twice too. I'll be looking forward to another nice macabre entry from you.

Anthony, you in?

Okay, not to pile on the pressure but 22 and a bit hours to go. Almost a whole day to get your masterpiece over the line.

Ya know. I was feeling good about my script as I was going to bed last night. Now I've got a dreadful feeling that I've completely missed the mark.  :-/

Sean Elwood! Sean Chipman! James McClung! Get your asses in on this challenge!

Quoted from Zack Ya know. I was feeling good about my script as I was going to bed last night. Now I've got a dreadful feeling that I've completely missed the mark.  :-/ Sean Elwood! Sean Chipman! James McClung! Get your asses in on this challenge!

Other than the 2 page limit "the mark" is pretty wide open. I wouldn't worry too much.

Quoted from Warren Other than the 2 page limit "the mark" is pretty wide open. I wouldn't worry to much.

I always spend the final hours leading up to the deadline doubting my work.

Time will tell. ;D

Quoted from Zack I always spend the final hours leading up to the deadline doubting my work. Time will tell. ;D

It sure will.

As I said in the last challenge, by the time I have to submit I've read the script so many times that I've found hidden themes and subtext I never meant to put there and realize I've actually written a modern-day masterpiece...

Then the reviews come in and I come back down to earth  ;D

Quoted from LC Challenge 1 You have 48 hrs to write a 1 - 2 page script. Genre: Horror, Thriller, SciFi Your story must have a twist, or shock, or sting in the tail. Budget: Preferably Low. Contained location, minimal characters. Aim for easy and cheap to produce with minimal SFX.

This is what happens when it's a slow day at work...  :)

Horror

Speculative fiction which is intended to frighten, scare, or disgust.

Thriller

Fiction, having numerous, often overlapping subgenres. Thrillers are characterized and defined by the moods they elicit, giving viewers heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety.

Sci-Fi

Speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life.

A Twist

A plot twist is a literary technique that introduces a radical change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot in a work of fiction.

A Shock

A sudden strong unpleasant or upsetting feeling a shock of surprise.

A Sting in the Tail

If something, such as a story or joke, has a sting in the/its tail, it has a surprising or unpleasant part that only becomes clear at the end or an unexpected, typically unpleasant or problematic end to something.

Preferably Low

Ideally; if possible.

Contained location, minimal characters. Aim for easy and cheap to produce with minimal SFX.

https://www.wescreenplay.com/blog/how-to-write-contained-screenplay/

Submitted. :)

Haha, thanks Warren.

There should be no confusion for anyone now.
So looking forward to reading these.

Quoted from Zack Submitted. :)

Yay!

Quoted from LC Haha, thanks Warren. There should be no confusion for anyone now. So looking forward to reading these.

;D

So I wrote something.

The last time I tried something like what I've just written I was so eviscerated I didn't write anything for months.  Obviously didn't learn my lesson and I'm ready to be kicked in the private parts again.

Quoted from Gary in Houston So I wrote something....

Mug coveters beware.
;D
Still, I'm guessing a few mug winners in this lineup so everybody should be very afraid.

As sad as it is for me to say, I'll be sitting this one out. If the Halloween OWC proved anything, it's that I'm no good at twists or gut-punching the audience which I'd prefer to do. That takes some talent which I don't think I have. Best of luck to those who'll be entering.

Quoted from MarkD That takes some talent which I don't think I have. Best of luck to those who'll be entering.

Nothing like practice makes perfect.

Ah, go on, Mark.
I don't think you've missed one since you joined, have you?

Give us a good ol' punch to the gut.

Haven't been active here lately, but did manage to slide some words together for this challenge.

Everyone will hate it.

And that's fine. Just trying to get back into the swing of writing new stuff.

Yep, Libby, I'm in... what's the ruling re multiple entries? ;-)

Quoted from AnthonyCawood Yep, Libby, I'm in... what's the ruling re multiple entries? ;-)

Ant, honestly, at this point I don't know.

Don's rules there, so if you can get an extra past him good luck.  ;)
He may well see what the final count is before deciding so make sure your best offering is there.

Competition will be stiff. I see another mug winner has entered the fray, too.

V.nice to have you and Frank onboard.

Yay! It's gonna be good.

Quoted from LC Ah, go on, Mark. I don't think you've missed one since you joined, have you? Give us a good ol' punch to the gut.

I sat out the December 2020 and this year's February challenge.

But ok, I might just get one in, but don't expect anything earth-shattering.

Submitted.

As it's only 1-2 pages of course I've ended up writing more than one... but I may just enter the one I think is strongest after I've re-read them all... then submit the others further down the line.

For what its worth, if people are going to be submitting more than one script can there at least be a limit?

I think I'll make an executive decision and say:

1 entry per person.

Apologies it wasn't up top. I really should have anticipated the question with such a short page count.

No multiple entries.

I hope that sounds fair.

Just don't blame me if Don lets one slide.

Quoted from MarkD As sad as it is for me to say, I'll be sitting this one out. If the Halloween OWC proved anything, it's that I'm no good at twists or gut-punching the audience which I'd prefer to do. That takes some talent which I don't think I have. Best of luck to those who'll be entering.

Just show the audience your left hand and then smack 'em round the head with your right.

Watch that Bedfellows short for inspiration as it's simple and effective..
In the left hand there is a lump in the bed next to her, must be her lover.... then monster in the right hand and SMACK!

Play on peoples preconceptions and assumptions... I hear hooves, must be a horse... oh wait, it's a Rhino!... see, you thought the twist there was that it was going to be a Zebra.

Take this word "talent" out of your vocab when you think about your writing, it will hold you back. "I'm not talented enough" is a dangerous mindset and implies there is no hope. Practice and study and write and practice some more... you got this. There is a simple phrase we say in my household when something gets tough, we just shout to ourselves "Yes I can!" (It helped the other half through labour twice)

Best of luck

Works for me Libby, was leaning that way anyways...

And I've got an extra couple for post-challenge feedback too.

Win-win.

I think I have submitted (One of these days I will do it wrong and not get my entry in lol)

I was feeling super pleased with my entry, it follows a basic and well-trodden path but I thought I had done it well, then I showed it to the other half... I don't think I've ever seen her look so bored lol

Oh well, I'm in anyway.

Win-win, indeed, Ant. :)

Nice pep talk from Matt, too. Ha! Just read Matt's last post.

Talent can indeed be cultivated, and mindset is really important.

Quoted from LC I agree. It works a treat in Bedfellows.

Bedfellows is fine, it's just a rework of the "There's a monster under the bed" then when you look under the bed the same kid is there saying, "There's a monster in my bed" jump scare, which has been done so many times.

This is the issue with flash fiction in particular. As there really are only a handful of twist endings a lot of them are similar. You can't get away from that so the trick is to try and give things a different spin.

So I've had a go and I'm in! Managed to break something at work (which is my job, I test business software and websites) which gave me some free time. It's all very rushed and last minute so that is my excuse if it is poo!

I'm glad I read the comments as I had an idea for a 2nd one I was going to write and I've never entered more than one before, but now I see it's 1 entry per person so I'll keep that idea for another time.

So much negativity! Where's Claudio? Kham? Ghostie? Faisal?

Submitted. Mine rocks. I'm so confident. Just send me my mug now. Positive waves, man!

Regret. Second guessing myself. OMG, it sucks.

Quoted from LC Competition will be stiff. I see another mug winner has entered the fray, too. V.nice to have you and Frank onboard. Yay! It's gonna be good.

Thanks. Hoping to be able to keep up with all three rounds. This one I was able to find a couple of hours to tap random keys until I got to FADE OUT.

Everyone reading is going to be expecting a twist or surprise, so the trick is to make that twist so wide open it could be anything. Or so out of left field it knocks the reader out. And not cheesy.

I think I hate this challenge, lol. I keep thinking I'm clever and keep getting reminded it's all in my head.

Submitted.

Bring it.  ;D

Quoted from ReneC Submitted. Bring it.  ;D

Consider it brought. Me speak real good:0

So looking forward to this. I could read 30 entries of 1-2 pages. With the genre, there could be quite the spectrum of little tales.

Quoted from ReneC Everyone reading is going to be expecting a twist or surprise, so the trick is to make that twist so wide open it could be anything. Or so out of left field it knocks the reader out. And not cheesy.

What do you mean and not cheesy? I may have to reconsider my odds of winning this thing.

Nah, they're still bad.

Everyone is so hung up on delivering a twist, which is near impossible in just two pages. Don't forget, you can also choose to shock your audience, OR provide a sting in the tail. ;D

Submitted.  That's about all I can say at this point.  I had to spray Febreze on my keyboard, it stunk so bad.

Hang on can I just double check on the cheese rules as I'd not spotted this in the criteria and I'm banjaxed if cheese isn't allowed!

Quoted from Zack Everyone is so hung up on delivering a twist, which is near impossible in just two pages. Don't forget, you can also choose to shock your audience, OR provide a sting in the tail. ;D

The frolicking feline phrenologist was actually a dog in a cat suit this whole page and a half! And after a mild electrical shock, she got a beesting in the tail.

How hard is this? ;)

Quoted from FrankM The frolicking feline phrenologist was actually a dog in a cat suit this whole page and a half! And after a mild electrical shock, she got a beesting in the tail. How hard is this? ;)

;D ;D ;D

I'm in, double royale with cheese!

I just got an email alert that everyone's talking about cheese...

Anyone bring up Velveeta yet? Love that stuff.

Velveeta isn't proper cheese!

Anyone had the email saying their submission has been received? Getting worried now that I didn't submit properly lol

Me neither Matt, just assumed Don is having a nap

Quoted from AnthonyCawood Velveeta isn't proper cheese!

How dare you! I demand you take that back.

Just because it has a 232-year shelf life and could function as an apocalyptic alternative power source doesn't make it less of a cheese.

Submitted and now just thought of a better ending but cannot be arsed recalling and amending it.
Good luck everyone.

Quoted from Matthew Taylor Anyone had the email saying their submission has been received? Getting worried now that I didn't submit properly lol

I just got an email from Don stating that not only has my script been received, but also that my script is the winner! Show's over, peeps. Nothing to see here. Move along. ;D

Quoted from Matthew Taylor Anyone had the email saying their submission has been received? Getting worried now that I didn't submit properly lol

I don't think I ever got that email last time. I checked to make sure my submission was in the list when they went live. Assuming the same this time.

These challenges are coming fast and furious, I don't blame Don for dropping that little step. We get a site confirmation when we upload successfully.

Sorry Paul but according to the internet...

Originally Velveeta was made from real cheese. Today, it's mainly whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate, milk, fat, and preservatives. By the Food and Drink Administration's standards, that's not real cheese—which is why the FDA forced Kraft to change its label from "cheese spread" to "cheese product."

So now we have to refer to it as "Mac and Cheese by product".  That doesn't sound as tasty!

Quoted from Zack I just got an email from Don stating that not only has my script been received, but also that my script is the winner! Show's over, peeps. Nothing to see here. Move along. ;D

Congratulations!! Is the prize an SS cheese hamper?

Quoted from AnthonyCawood Sorry Paul but according to the internet... Originally Velveeta was made from real cheese. Today, it's mainly whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate, milk, fat, and preservatives. By the Food and Drink Administration's standards, that's not real cheese—which is why the FDA forced Kraft to change its label from "cheese spread" to "cheese product."

Fake news perpetrated on the masses by Big Cheese.

(I cover all of this in my sitcom pilot "In The Dog House." Written several years ago... it's very prescient.)

If it's yellow (ish), comes in brick form (no matter how large), can be melted and eaten with a Dorito... it's cheese.

Speaking of cheese and Dorito's... love me some (authentic) nacho cheese Doritos. That's some real food right there.

Submitted. I was able to whip one up in just a half hour. Hope it's good enough.

I'm officially in.

Quoted from Matthew Taylor Congratulations!! Is the prize an SS cheese hamper?

Whatever it is... I'm gonna wear it! ;D;D

Quoted from PKCardinal I'm officially in.

Great. There goes my chances.

Damn. Out on this one. I have to take the dogs for a walk. If only the NY deadline we’re extended...

Quoted from ReneC Great. There goes my chances.

Uh, you can write circles around me. I've seen it multiple times.

Quoted from SAC Damn. Out on this one. I have to take the dogs for a walk. If only the NY deadline we’re extended...

You've still got 48 minutes, Dude! Bust out a 1-pager!

Had a little time open this afternoon and managed to blow one out.

Oh - and I wrote a script too :)

Quoted from SAC Damn. Out on this one. I have to take the dogs for a walk. If only the NY deadline we’re extended...

The Dogs are the key perhaps for quick inspiration. What might happen while out on that walk?
Kinda like a Cujo plot with a twist.

...
P.S. I'm going to look at altering the announcement drop for the next one.
It's not always easy to cater to the different time-zones, but I'll look at it again.

Best of luck everyone!
Looking forward to what you've all got for Round 1.

Had to work last few days but somehow got one in. Wrote it in record time...and it shows. LOL

Just really wanted to play.

Yay, Marnie!

At least one for the girls!  

The twist in my entry is.... 4 extra pages!!!!

Quoted from MarkRenshaw The twist in my entry is.... 4 extra pages!!!!

It's two pages, 8.5" x 110" pages.

Quoted from FrankM It's two pages, 8.5" x 110" pages.

Aaaarrrgggh! The horror!

Submitted!

Really wish I'd gone with my other much more complicated idea.

Last chance to submit!

Wow! Going up already.
Thanks, Don!

Thrilled at the turnout.
Thanks, guys and girl(s).

Holy smokes, Don is quick.

At posting entries. At posting. Not other things.

Quoted from LC Wow! Going up already. Thanks, Don! Thrilled at the turnout. Thanks, guys and girl(s).

Yeah great turnout. Congrats, Libby :)

And thanks, Don, you rock!

Don is the man! ;D

Awesome turnout. :)

Start reading and reviewing fast, cause before you know it the next challenge will be upon you.
(Insert evil laugh).

Wow!! With only one entry allowed pp, who are all these people? Lol. Glad I decided to play!!

Unless I missed it, when are the ballots for the first round due?

Quoted from SAC Unless I missed it, when are the ballots for the first round due?

The countdown clock is now up, in case anyone missed it.

bedffellows yeah scary but why was her phone on the opposite table haha just kidding. I missed this one, was going to give it a shot.