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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #15 on: May 02, 2015, 09:39:55 AM »
Quote from: Nora on May 02, 2015, 12:56:26 AM
Quote from: ScarletBea on May 01, 2015, 08:29:35 PM
Fair enough - I'll call Nora's a 'fairy story' then ;)

You could say so, precisely because it's first person, it's like a monologue. The heroin tells you the story of her dealings with fairies and such... Hopefully. I'll try and write it fast so that any discontent from boss Xiagan can be dealt with in time, but I really like how it sounds just now.

Oh, I was going to say that the 'fairy story' actually appealed more to me than a 'fairytale' :) Anyway, since I will only read these stories in about 2 months, I'm pretty sure I'll have forgotten any potential issues by then ;D
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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #16 on: May 03, 2015, 12:33:51 AM »
Love this subject, makes me want to try and I spent a lot of time trying to think up a story to go with a particular picture I love.  But this old brain is pretty slow. @xiagan please may I post the pic in case it inspires anyone else?

Spoiler for Hiden:
It certainly inspired Freddie Mercury and Queen, my all-time favourites ever.  That is a hint to anyone who likes them as well
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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #17 on: May 03, 2015, 03:56:05 AM »
Quote from: Lady Ty on May 03, 2015, 12:33:51 AM
Love this subject, makes me want to try and I spent a lot of time trying to think up a story to go with a particular picture I love.  But this old brain is pretty slow. @xiagan please may I post the pic in case it inspires anyone else?

Spoiler for Hiden:
It certainly inspired Freddie Mercury and Queen, my all-time favourites ever.  That is a hint to anyone who likes them as well

I want to see your picture Lady Ty!

I can swap it for mine...  ;D

Spoiler for Hiden:
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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #18 on: May 03, 2015, 04:04:21 AM »
Edit  I'll have to find it and may have to use link as well be back later

Thanks for your picture, Nora ;D
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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #19 on: May 03, 2015, 05:51:35 AM »
Must...write faster. Leaving for japan on Wednesday so I won't have a lot of time.
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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #20 on: May 03, 2015, 10:28:12 AM »
Quote from: Lady Ty on May 03, 2015, 12:33:51 AM
@xiagan please may I post the pic in case it inspires anyone else?
Sure, why not? :)
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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #21 on: May 03, 2015, 10:32:21 AM »
Nora, you're evil >:( that photo should come with a serious warning!!!!
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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #22 on: May 03, 2015, 12:55:55 PM »
Here is a link to the Queen lyrics to help pick out so much in this painting.  If I had made it smaller it is often dark and hard to see everything. You need to use the slider at the bottom to see the full width
I absolutely adore this painting and the song and hope you enjoy it as well ;D

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/queen/thefairyfellersmasterstroke.html


The Fairy Feller's Masterstroke by Richard Dadd


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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #23 on: May 04, 2015, 07:59:53 AM »
Haven't read Queen's lyrics yet Lady Ty but that's a pretty cool painting. Very busy and pretty dark coloured. Reminds me of Bosch's work in a way.

Just posted my own submission. For once it came flowing out pretty easily, I was pretty excited and proud of my stupid ideas.  ;D
Now time to go and finish to read all the plot twists and vote.
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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #24 on: May 04, 2015, 11:21:04 PM »
Quote from: Nora on May 02, 2015, 12:56:26 AM

The heroin tells you the story

Now that's a typo to conjure with.  "Once upon a time in the poppy fields..."  sounds like a grimdark contemporary fairy story about drug mules.
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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #25 on: May 05, 2015, 01:03:32 AM »
Oops indeed, what difference can an "e" make!!
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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #26 on: May 05, 2015, 03:58:07 AM »
Quote from: TOMunro on May 04, 2015, 11:21:04 PM
Quote from: Nora on May 02, 2015, 12:56:26 AM

The heroin tells you the story

Now that's a typo to conjure with.  "Once upon a time in the poppy fields..."  sounds like a grimdark contemporary fairy story about drug mules.

Wanted to put Like in here for that great comment but sending  ;D ;D ;D instead.
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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #27 on: May 05, 2015, 06:49:19 AM »
Not gonna make it unless I churn out my story in one evening. Leaving for japan tomorrow >.>
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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #28 on: May 05, 2015, 08:12:25 AM »
*waves* Have fun!
(are you away *all month*? wow - work or fun?)

And funny about the 'heroin' story ;D
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Re: [May 2015] - Fairytales - Discussion Thread
« Reply #29 on: May 05, 2015, 09:25:29 AM »
Quote from: ScarletBea on May 05, 2015, 08:12:25 AM
*waves* Have fun!
(are you away *all month*? wow - work or fun?)

And funny about the 'heroin' story ;D

2 weeks of fun
Might post up some pics after I get back.
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