2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/ Lussumo Vanilla & Feed Publisher http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=323466#Comment_323466 2012-02-06T05:24:33-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 budgie http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=141

Here's the new story, written today, in response to a challenge by @256. Your challenge is to provide art: either a spot illustration or a two page adaptation. One set inside this time, so a ...

Your challenge is to provide art: either a spot illustration or a two page adaptation. One set inside this time, so a chance for you to show some rooms if you want...

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Title: Our Lady of Artillery
Word: pub
Length: 200 words exactly

She slapped another ammo pack into the firearm and emptied it at the moving targets. A shout to her left and she shifted around quickly, but a flash of red obscured her view, and then she felt an impact and the rifle fell out of her hands.

Before she could find another weapon, there was a klaxon and then --

GAME OVER.

The two words insulted her in their bluntness.

There was a discreet cough behind her and she started, before she said quietly, “just a moment.”

“Of course,” came the reply and she heard the door shutting.

She stood up and stretched. She needed a drink. She smiled at the thought of leaving the office, walking until she found a pub and... no. The smile faded. Never again. She’d never be able to do that unaccompanied.

She sighed, and walked through the connecting passage from her private office to the large room with the curved walls. Her aide was patiently waiting there, and as she took her place behind the desk, she barely even noticed the seal in the heavy carpet, thinking instead how much simpler it would be if getting legislation passed was just another level to complete.

(c) Lee Barnett, 2012

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The Rules

You’ve got until evening on Saturday 18th February, say midnight British time, (4pm Pacific) to put up either a one panel spot illustration or a two page comic book depiction of the entire story. The art can be pencilled, inked, coloured, lettered... entirely up to you. But ART ONLY – no story ideas, or suggestions. This is an opportunity to showcase your art and storytelling abilities.

We’ll announce on Sunday 19th February the winner who then gets to pick a new four word title and word, and I’ll write a new story which will go up Monday 20th January... which will start the whole thing running again for the following two weeks.

If possible, please can you make sure you've got your email address registered in your profile so we can email you to let you know you're challenging me next time (just in case you're not able to visit that weekend).

OK, what are you waiting for? Start drawing...!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=323817#Comment_323817 2012-02-09T12:30:25-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 budgie http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=141

Hello...? [echo] :-) Just curious what folks are planning for this challenge...?

Just curious what folks are planning for this challenge...?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=323835#Comment_323835 2012-02-09T15:42:28-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 imaginarypeople http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7661

i have an idea dont wanna give it away i am starting it today though.

i am starting it today though.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=323849#Comment_323849 2012-02-09T19:32:30-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 dnewling http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10558

I have an idea as well. I'll look at it this evening.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=323867#Comment_323867 2012-02-10T01:55:52-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 mojokingbee http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9538

gotta wait till next week for spare time for this.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=323881#Comment_323881 2012-02-10T04:30:21-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 NeilFord http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8364

Don't think I can play, got a site launch next week... :(

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=323975#Comment_323975 2012-02-11T14:47:51-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 imaginarypeople http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7661

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Looks nice, Imaginary People! I've just finished the inks on mine.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324071#Comment_324071 2012-02-12T20:15:27-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 imaginarypeople http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7661

@dnewling - thanks! and cant wait to see yours

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324179#Comment_324179 2012-02-13T17:55:48-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 dnewling http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10558

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Great pieces, guys... looking forward to more before the deadline...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324545#Comment_324545 2012-02-17T18:18:29-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 dnewling http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10558

Dead quiet, this thread is. Where is everyone?

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324547#Comment_324547 2012-02-17T18:27:01-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 Paul Sizer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44

I've had a crazy busy few weeks, some job alterations (all good, but requiring more time for the present), so I've had to just watch on this one.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324556#Comment_324556 2012-02-18T00:59:59-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 sebfowler http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=490

A quick one from me...

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Rush job except still took all evening....

Rush job except still took all evening....]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324585#Comment_324585 2012-02-18T10:16:52-08:00 2012-02-18T12:39:10-08:00 Sobreiro http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3279

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nice last minute mojokingbee & sobreiro

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324589#Comment_324589 2012-02-18T10:35:06-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 Raid71 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8420

Sobreiro :) lovely idea

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324605#Comment_324605 2012-02-18T14:26:32-08:00 2012-02-18T14:31:24-08:00 Oxbrow http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=894

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Heading for bed - enjoy a few extra hours. These have been superb...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324636#Comment_324636 2012-02-19T05:39:32-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 budgie http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=141

As always, folks, sincere thanks from me and Si to everyone who read, spread the word and took part in this challenge. And once again, we were blown away by the variations of art but incredible ...

And once again, we were blown away by the variations of art but incredible quality of the pieces submitted. I’m very, very lucky to see such great pieces illustrating the stories I write for you.

Si's left the final choice to me, and it's this piece by @mojokingbee, now a two-time winner. The art hit every beat of the story, with the setup and reveal absolutely perfect. And the art was, simply, seriously nice.

Special mention for @Oxbrow’s spot illustration – I loved it, and as I did @SebFowler’s art.

To be honest, though, I’d probably have gone for @Sobreiro’s piece if he hadn’t got the flag wrong... both Si and me may be British, Felipe, but the subject of the story wasn’t...

Every one of the art pieces put up deserve applause, folks. Thanks so much for taking part.

So, @mojokingbee - I need a new writing challenge for the next art challenge.

A four word title and a word to use in the story itself. Let me have ’em.

And everyone else – who can stop the @Mojokingbee? The new challenge goes up around noon tomorrow.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324681#Comment_324681 2012-02-19T15:56:53-08:00 2012-02-19T17:45:02-08:00 dnewling http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10558

@Budgie: there was no mention of a country or in the story, so I'm not sure if it's fair to say Sobreiro got the flag wrong. Still, I kept looking at Mojokingbee's entry over and over and thought ...

Still, I kept looking at Mojokingbee's entry over and over and thought he'd be the winner.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324687#Comment_324687 2012-02-19T16:05:49-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 Sobreiro http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3279

I almost did MegaPalin instead of MegaThatcher.

almost did MegaPalin instead of MegaThatcher.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324688#Comment_324688 2012-02-19T16:18:04-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 steevo http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2415

@dnewling - I think the seal in the heavy carpet and the curved walls were the clues there. BUT, to be fair, I think she would more likely be dreaming of going to the bar than the pub, as she was ...

Either way, great entries everyone and great 200 worder @budgie. Wish I could draw, but instead I can only come to bask in your collective glow.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324701#Comment_324701 2012-02-19T18:32:23-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 imaginarypeople http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7661

i thought of doing palin right after i posted mine

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324712#Comment_324712 2012-02-19T22:27:17-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 dnewling http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10558

Well, let's see what's next on the list, courtesy of Mojokingbee and Budgie.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324740#Comment_324740 2012-02-20T07:32:35-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 budgie http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=141

Almost done with the new story... Just tidying it up...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10481&Focus=324743#Comment_324743 2012-02-20T07:39:45-08:00 2013-05-22T18:56:31-07:00 budgie http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=141

Ok, shutting down this thread in preparation for the new challenge. Thanks again, all...