Community Event / Creation Drabble Writing Contest: Paranoia or (Infamy, infamy They've all got it in for me.)

[Simoof]

Ian Phillips takes the lead. The poop hawk

I did like your alienesque drabble Doc, even if you did just try to save Tommy.

It reminded me of the game Alien Isolation where you find old recordings about the place.
The thing I really like about Alien is the way you think everything is ok, but in the end, unseen damage has already been done and there's nothing that can be done to stop it.

 

[Erik Marcaigh]

The Ballot Box

Hounded as I walk in, buttons handed to me and posters shoved in my face. The others stare at me as I enter, watching my movements and demanding my ID. They take the buttons away, "These might influence the voters around you," then shove a piece of paper in my hand. It's my password to log in to one of the machines.

The buttons are fiddly, and the scroll wheel is scrolly. None of the words make sense. I start to sweat. I can't bring myself to vote. The voices, the eyes; they taunt me while watching from the shadows.

 

[DocStone]

I did like your alienesque drabble Doc, even if you did just try to save Tommy.

It reminded me of the game Alien Isolation where you find old recordings about the place.
The thing I really like about Alien is the way you think everything is ok, but in the end, unseen damage has already been done and there's nothing that can be done to stop it.

I couldn't play it to be honest, it scared the living bacheeses out of me; played up until we meet it proper for the first time then uninstalled it, lol, the big coward I am

 

[Simoof]

What is going on... its drawn again... 26 voters?? Is there anyone out there who can break the dead lock??

 

[Galactic Midden]

26 voters is great, but man it looks like I'm out of the running. Call me paranoid but I'm pretty sure that Ian and the Doc have called in reinforcements. The SAS have come to the rescue, yes it must be that.

Will there be more new voters to come in and alter the outcome. Please choose wisely, cast your vote and say you're in-for-me!

 

[sgurr]

Been a while since I read/voted, where did all these drabblers come from! Voted before looking at the poll and I may have broken the deadlock.
Really enjoyed the readings kow

Frank gets a mention for most shoe-horned in pun.

Edit: I wasn't the only late voter

 

[Frank]

Well done for breaking the deadlock Steed. Here's a pat on the side of your neck and a sugar lump.

I'd like to point out that my pun was not shoehorned in. It was carefully placed in position and then the rest of the Drabble was quickly wound around it before it had a chance to fall apart.

Any mischief makers out there should note that there's still time to vote the game back into a deadlock.

 

[CdrTwisted]

DocStone has a two point margin so far. I reckon the good doctor is a shoe-in.

 

[Erik Marcaigh]

I tossed in my votes 2 hours before the poll closed. (So, congrats, Doc!)

Wow, T.j.... 4 votes this week? The Ides of March are rearing their ugly faces.

 

[Ian Phillips]

I wish to make an official complaint to the Poll organsiers.

It is obvious, that Doc stone has bussed in a whole load of bought voters at the last minute to vote for him.
This is despicable in the extreme and has to be stopped, as it is completely against the spirit of the drabble competiton and has stolen the win from me, after I had been leading from the start.

How could you allow this to happen? Don't you like me anymore? Have you turned against one of your most stalwart contributors, just to curry favour with some of the newer drabblers? I had heard whispers of some dark and dodgy goings on and now they have seen to be confirmed!

Yours disgustedly and disgruntled ,

the sore and tinfoil hatted loser of this weeks (fixed) drabble poll.

 

[Frank]

Hail DocStone!

Friends! <long theatrical pause> Romans! <even longer theatrical pause> (countrymen) I know! I KNOW! Lend me your ears! We have come to praise DocStone not bury him. Praise for his glorious victory! Praise him by offering this imaginary toilet paper crown and each time he reluctantly refuses we shall offer it to him again.

So pray tell us, your humble citizens, what shall be the topic of next week?

 

[Erik Marcaigh]

I wish to make an official complaint to the Poll organsiers.

It is obvious, that Doc stone has bussed in a whole load of bought voters at the last minute to vote for him.
This is despicable in the extreme and has to be stopped, as it is completely against the spirit of the drabble competiton and has stolen the win from me, after I had been leading from the start.

How could you allow this to happen? Don't you like me anymore? Have you turned against one of your most stalwart contributors, just to curry favour with some of the newer drabblers? I had heard whispers of some dark and dodgy goings on and now they have seen to be confirmed!

Yours disgustedly and disgruntled ,

the sore and tinfoil hatted loser of this weeks (fixed) drabble poll.

Wanna see my Official Voting Coin of Flipping?
On one side it says, "Vote Ian!"
On the other it says, "Not Ian!"

Granted the side that says "Vote Ian!" is the edge, but I personally think that's irrelevant. LOL

 

[Sir.Tj]

Congrats on the win Doc.

Good contest as ever.

 

[DocStone]

Yay me! Thanks to everyone who voted for me, and especially those who also never voted for Ian

It is an honour and a privilege to join the ranks of "Outright Drabble Winner" and with this in mind, this week topic shall be:

"The Chosen Few!"

Good luck to all, and thanks to everyone for making this possible

 

[Sir.Tj]

Wow, T.j.... 4 votes this week? The Ides of March are rearing their ugly faces.

I can only assume that as my Drabble was above Doc's a couple of voters must have accidently ticked the wrong box and probably need their eyes tested.

However...

Thanks to those 4 with excellent taste.

 

[Simoof]

I wish to make an official complaint to the Poll organsiers.

It is obvious, that Doc stone has bussed in a whole load of bought voters at the last minute to vote for him.
This is despicable in the extreme and has to be stopped, as it is completely against the spirit of the drabble competiton and has stolen the win from me, after I had been leading from the start.

How could you allow this to happen? Don't you like me anymore? Have you turned against one of your most stalwart contributors, just to curry favour with some of the newer drabblers? I had heard whispers of some dark and dodgy goings on and now they have seen to be confirmed!

Yours disgustedly and disgruntled ,

the sore and tinfoil hatted loser of this weeks (fixed) drabble poll.

Sorry that was last weeks topic. This week it's "The Frozen Chew" or something like that.

 

[sgurr]

Well done for breaking the deadlock Steed. Here's a pat on the side of your neck and a sugar lump.

I am not a horse! (except maybe when I eat)

I'd like to point out that my pun was not shoehorned in. It was carefully placed in position and then the rest of the Drabble was quickly wound around it before it had a chance to fall apart.
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Then apologies my good man, your wrapping skills are impressive.

It is obvious, that Doc stone has bussed in a whole load of bought voters at the last minute to vote for him.
This is despicable in the extreme and has to be stopped, <snip>

Despicable seems harsh, my rates are very reasonable.

 

[DocStone]

I am not a horse! (except maybe when I eat)


Then apologies my good man, your wrapping skills are impressive.


Despicable seems harsh, my rates are very reasonable.

He is indeed quite cheap, almost trashy if I am to be honest. Bought and sold for two sugar lumps......

 

[sgurr]

He is indeed quite cheap, almost trashy if I am to be honest. Bought and sold for two sugar lumps......

Shhhhhhhh

 

[Ian Phillips]

He is indeed quite cheap, almost trashy if I am to be honest. Bought and sold for two sugar lumps......

Forever yours. Until the next guy with a sugar lump comes along.