About the challenge: Each Tuesday I will provide a prompt, and your mission, if you choose to play along, is to tell a story based on that prompt in 140 characters or less. If you accept the challenge, be sure to let me know in the comments with a link to your tale.
A final note: if you need help tracking the number of characters in your story, there is a nifty online tool that will count for you at charactercountonline.com.
I will do a roundup each Tuesday, along with providing us a new prompt. Have Fun!
Twittering Tales #38 – The Roundup
From Michael at Morpethroad:
It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.
Songs in my head but I want off now.
Whose idea was this?
My feet long for the earth.
From Soul Connection / Through My Heart’s Web:
Between Earth And Sky My Life Is Hanging. Can’t Afford Being Scared Of Heights. But Happy With The Feeling Being Above All,As If Am Flying.
From Di at Pensitivity101:
‘Hope you’ve got a head for heights!’ he shouted.
Damn sibling rivalry. I’d never live this down.
96 characters
From Sight11:
Hanging themselves..
To transmit..
Lives in our homes..
From Kitty at Kitty’s Verses:
Running down from the mountains, they made their way to the top of the tower. Jeff! this will be a perfect challenge for our contestants.
137 characters
From Sarah at By Sarah:
Pokemon Go is attracting controversy for contributing to various accidents, as well as becoming a public nuisance at some locations…
From Lorraine at In 25 Words More or Less:
What goes up, must come down??!!
Gravity is nine-tenths of the law; safety-gear and padding the other tenth.
(107 characters; 18 words)
From Radhika at Radhika’s Reflection:
They were the masters at climbing the tower during their college days. Today, on their 25th alumni meet, they still enjoyed it as much.
135 characters
From Monika at Monika Sharma – A Unique Advisor:
In the afternoon of summer when I work on a tower hanging with the help of harness far above the ground i think i will go home and ask my son to construct the same tower for me.
From Reena at ReInventions:
I’ve lived in ivory towers with silver spoons in my mouth. But this is downright scary. No minions to support me below, and the wind bites.
(139 characters)
From Susmita at Uniqueus:
“Oh! The lunatic is climbing up the tower. Look at him waving his hands. I hope he doesn’t do anything drastic. Need to call the police.”
135 Characters
From Kathryn at Another Foodie Blogger:
Andy just needed this one jump to get his BASE license (Building, Antenna, Span, Earth). Little did he know he’d receive it posthumously.
From Willow at Willowdot21, two tales :
Clear blue skies= safety, driving rain not so much, snow & fog = danger. As linesmen we work all weather. Sadly Jan didn’t see the ice.
Never argue with the guy up top he keeps you safe I only made that mistake once. Didn’t survive the fall. He said my wire frayed.
From Weena at Teleporting Weena:
ELECTRIFIED
1,000 steps left to reach the Promised Land
100 steps left to reach the Promised Land
50 steps left to reach the Promised Land
1 step le….ZAP
140 Characters
From Peter at Peter’s Ponderings:
He’d checked 3 times now and he was certain. There were 3 nuts, 5 bolts, and 17 washers missing.
No other option, he’d have to take it back!
(140 characters)
From Jane at Jane Dougherty Writes:
Evening, the crowd dispersed but both refused to come down.
“I won’t let you have her.”
“She loves me best.”
“I named her.”
“But she’s my cat!”
From Maniparna at Scattered Thoughts:
His attacker was right behind, chasing him. He was rising up fast. “I would rather finish myself than to succumb”, he whispered.
(129 characters)
From Sangbad at Thoughts of Words:
He looked up. His son is at the perfect height. He look at the horizon–second generation ends, third starts today. Proud of you, my boy…
(139 Characters)
From Francine at Woman Walks Dog:
I’m Pete he’s Jo. We needed the work. He’s new, scared of heights. Like him. One minute he’s above me next he’s stepping off into the serene blue sky. Then silence.
From Oneta at Sweet Aroma:
Take a break, sit and muse. Remembering third grade when the monkey bars were a challenge. Fun then, fun now! For this I get paid!
136 Characters
And starting us out last week, my take:
Took the job for the pay and benefits. Now they want us to spy on the public. It’s my last day; training the newbie. If people only knew.
138 Characters
Thank you everyone for a great collection of tales! I love what you did with this photo prompt. So much variety this week. We had linemen, legacies, philosophical reflections, sibling rivalry and competition for the love of sport and the love of a cat, and a few nightmarish tales of untimely demises…electrifying and dizzying! You all really tweeted this one to infinity and beyond and took us to new heights! (Couldn’t resist! 😉)
For this week, a photo of a bridge by Ottavio at Pixabay.com. What do you see? A tale of adventure or suspense or does the bridge represent a stirring life’s reflection? I trust you. Though I’m not sure I trust this bridge! Have fun! See you at the roundup next week!
Twittering Tale #39 – 4 July 2017
“Where’s Sophie?! Oh god!”
“It won’t hold you Sue. See if she’ll come back to you.”
“Come to mommy Sophie. Come…”
“Sophie…no!”
“Got her!”
~kat
139 Characters
July 4th, 2017 at 12:14 am
Kat this #39, right?
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July 4th, 2017 at 12:18 am
Yes Sangbad. I neglected to update my page title and change the #. Fixed!
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July 4th, 2017 at 12:19 am
You’re very amiable…Will come up with a bit soon…
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July 4th, 2017 at 12:32 am
Good one Kat…
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July 4th, 2017 at 12:51 am
Thanks Michael. 😊
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July 4th, 2017 at 12:59 am
My thoughts this week:
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July 4th, 2017 at 12:48 am
Reblogged this on ladyleemanila and commented:
twittering tales round-up 🙂
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July 4th, 2017 at 12:52 am
Thanks for the reblog! 😊
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July 4th, 2017 at 12:56 am
[…] Written for: https://katmyrman.com/2017/07/04/twittering_tale-39-4_july_2017/ […]
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July 4th, 2017 at 1:02 am
I love doing this! Here’s mine for this week. (140 characters)
The bridge was in a lot better shape when I hid the stash under it two years ago, but we really need the money. Just two more ste… SPLASH!
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July 4th, 2017 at 9:08 am
Haha! Good one! I hope they at least got their stash for all their trouble! 😀
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July 4th, 2017 at 2:00 am
[…] Via:- https://katmyrman.com/2017/07/04/twittering_tale-39-4_july_2017/ […]
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July 4th, 2017 at 2:02 am
[…] Source: Twittering Tale #39 – 4 July 2017 […]
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July 4th, 2017 at 2:06 am
Hii Kat, yours like always awsome tale..
Here’s mine…
😇
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July 4th, 2017 at 2:07 am
[…] For: Twittering Tale #39 – 4 July 2017 […]
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July 4th, 2017 at 2:08 am
Happy Tuesday, Kat 🙂
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July 4th, 2017 at 3:54 am
[…] Twittering Tales #39 […]
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July 4th, 2017 at 3:56 am
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July 4th, 2017 at 4:45 am
Like the way you set up your tt with the tumbling space . . . and the catch!
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July 4th, 2017 at 9:29 am
Thanks Lorraine! 😊
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July 4th, 2017 at 4:46 am
However did you pack so much drama and tension into 140 characters???? Brilliant!
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July 4th, 2017 at 9:31 am
It was a challenge! Tweaks upon tweaks! 😊 thank you Jane.
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July 4th, 2017 at 10:52 am
It doesn’t show 🙂
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July 4th, 2017 at 4:56 am
oops: seems I numbered last week’s as 36.
Anyway, this one follows on!
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July 4th, 2017 at 9:33 am
Not your fault Di. I posted it incorrectly. It is me who has trouble with numbers. But what can I say. My left brain doesn’t work as well as my right! 😀
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July 4th, 2017 at 9:44 am
Mine neither. That’s why Hubby and I are compatible I expect, he’s a lefty and I’m a right!
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July 4th, 2017 at 9:46 am
I am similarly partnered. Opposites attract for sure. 😉
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July 4th, 2017 at 4:59 am
[…] Kat Myrman’s Twittering Tales Tuesday. A tale in 140 […]
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July 4th, 2017 at 5:01 am
Thanks Kat!
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July 4th, 2017 at 7:41 am
Hey Kate,
loved your story. 🙂
here’s mine-
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July 4th, 2017 at 10:53 am
Oh, the roller coaster of Splendidness. 😎😎😎
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July 4th, 2017 at 10:58 am
Thanks Dorna! I think everyone was amazing this week! 😊
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July 5th, 2017 at 3:53 pm
I do not know how all these Fantastic Writers are making the time for these entries, but they are so worth the read every week that they participate in these challenges. (@–>–)
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July 5th, 2017 at 9:30 pm
I know! I am up half the night to keep up with the few challenges I take on! 😊 I am so honored that people keep coming back! ❤️
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July 7th, 2017 at 3:29 pm
Right on. 😎
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July 4th, 2017 at 12:01 pm
[…] Twittering Tale #39 – 4 July 2017 […]
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July 4th, 2017 at 12:02 pm
Happy 4th to all that celebrate the holiday! Here’s my entry for this one…enjoy! http://wp.me/p3RE1e-3gh
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July 4th, 2017 at 3:17 pm
[…] Rules and Pingback Here […]
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July 5th, 2017 at 2:22 pm
[…] Twittering Tales challenge is hosted by Kat Myrman. The goal is to write a twitter-length story, in 140 characters or less. You can see the challenge HERE. […]
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July 5th, 2017 at 2:24 pm
Hi! I know I didn’t participate in these challenges for a while, but I’m happy to be back with a new twittering tale: https://booksandhottea.wordpress.com/2017/07/05/twittering-tales-reality/
Hope you’ll like it! 🙂
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July 5th, 2017 at 9:34 pm
Yay! You’re back! I commented further on your page. Awesome tale! 😊
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July 6th, 2017 at 7:38 am
[…] In response to Kat Twittering challenge […]
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July 6th, 2017 at 7:42 am
My entry for this week, https://sight11.wordpress.com/2017/07/06/standing/
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July 6th, 2017 at 2:52 pm
I DID post below you. My comment is just waiting moderation. I’m waiting on the host to approve.
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July 6th, 2017 at 5:23 pm
Sorry guys. Was at work. Just catching up!
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July 6th, 2017 at 5:23 pm
Work? You mean you have to support yourself! 🙂
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July 6th, 2017 at 5:40 pm
Haha! Yeah a necessary evil! 😉
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July 6th, 2017 at 5:43 pm
I can’t believe you want food, water, and roof over your head.
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July 6th, 2017 at 5:44 pm
Haha! I’m funny that way! 😊
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July 6th, 2017 at 12:14 pm
[…] 140 characters or less, using the photo – Twittering challenge […]
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July 6th, 2017 at 12:16 pm
First time entry:
https://flipflopseveryday.wordpress.com/2017/07/06/bridge-the-gap/
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July 6th, 2017 at 12:44 pm
My friend Sandi first entry for this contest…. https://flipflopseveryday.wordpress.com/2017/07/06/bridge-the-gap/ She pingback but it didn’t work so I am posting it…
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July 6th, 2017 at 2:53 pm
Way to get my back, dude!
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July 6th, 2017 at 5:48 pm
[…] *My entry for Twittering Tale #39 […]
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July 6th, 2017 at 5:51 pm
[…] Here is this week’s prompt and my contribution. Check out all the fabulous entries here. […]
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July 6th, 2017 at 5:55 pm
Great stories again, diverse as always. Here’s mine for this week:
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July 7th, 2017 at 1:29 pm
[…] https://katmyrman.com/2017/07/04/twittering_tale-39-4_july_2017/ […]
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July 7th, 2017 at 2:02 pm
Oh no! Great Tale. A real cliff hanger!!! 😀
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July 10th, 2017 at 9:19 pm
Love your tale Francine. I wonder, was it a trap by the old lady? 😉
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July 10th, 2017 at 8:12 am
[…] Twittering Tale #39 […]
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July 10th, 2017 at 8:18 am
A late post…
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July 10th, 2017 at 10:11 am
Thank you Kat for running the challenge. You may find mine at https://kittysverses.wordpress.com/2017/07/10/peek-a-boo
Thank you all for stopping by and reading.
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July 10th, 2017 at 10:59 am
[…] Written for Twittering Tale #39 […]
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July 10th, 2017 at 11:02 am
Here is mine. Hope you like it 🙂
https://edwinronaldlambert.wordpress.com/2017/07/10/another-dimension/
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July 11th, 2017 at 12:07 am
[…] Twittering Tale #39 – The Round Up […]
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July 11th, 2017 at 3:33 am
[…] by; https://katmyrman.com/2017/07/04/twittering_tale-39-4_july_2017/ with […]
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July 11th, 2017 at 4:26 pm
I loved your take on the picture! Full of suspense and uncertainty…
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July 11th, 2017 at 6:14 pm
Thank you so much!
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July 14th, 2017 at 10:36 am
[…] Twittering Tales challenge is hosted by Kat Myrman. The goal is to write a twitter-length story, in 140 characters or less. You can see the challenge HERE. […]
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