Pew Posted May 14, 2010 Posted May 14, 2010 A simple story. Just use the line of the writer above you and then incorporate your own. Just one sentence. Maybe we get a story going yet . . . The blood pooled at his feet causing the deck to look eerily dark in the moonlight. , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Bloody Bill Flint Posted May 14, 2010 Posted May 14, 2010 The blood pooled at his feet causing the deck to look eerily dark in the moonlight. He stooped and checked the body for any signs of life, knowing he would probably find none. THIS CABIN-LAD'S GROWN HAGGARD, SO IN THE POT HE GOES AND FROM HIS SKIN WE'LL MAKE A LITTLE DRUM TO BEAT AS WE FIRE HUMAN HEADS FROM CANNONS AT OUR FOES. AND SET THE SEAS ABLAZE WITH BURNING RUM.
Ransom Posted May 14, 2010 Posted May 14, 2010 He stooped and checked the body for any signs of life, knowing he would probably find none. But to his amazement, the man opened his eyes, grinned, and then attempted to stab him with a short knife. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
Pew Posted May 15, 2010 Author Posted May 15, 2010 But to his amazement, the man opened his eyes, grinned, and then attempted to stab him with a short knife. A quick kick to the ribs left the man writhing in pain. , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Bloody Bill Flint Posted May 15, 2010 Posted May 15, 2010 A quick kick to the ribs left the man writhing in pain. He drew his pistol, "How many more?" was all he said. THIS CABIN-LAD'S GROWN HAGGARD, SO IN THE POT HE GOES AND FROM HIS SKIN WE'LL MAKE A LITTLE DRUM TO BEAT AS WE FIRE HUMAN HEADS FROM CANNONS AT OUR FOES. AND SET THE SEAS ABLAZE WITH BURNING RUM.
Pew Posted May 15, 2010 Author Posted May 15, 2010 He drew his pistol, "How many more?" was all he said. Heavy breathing was now the only thing that could heard on deck. , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Ransom Posted May 15, 2010 Posted May 15, 2010 Heavy breathing was now the only thing that could be heard on deck. Unfortunately, the heavy breathing was from someone behind him. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
Bloody Bill Flint Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 Unfortunately, the heavy breathing was from someone behind him. He spun to face the new adversary, but a sharp rap from a belaying pin across his wrist forced him to drop his weapon. THIS CABIN-LAD'S GROWN HAGGARD, SO IN THE POT HE GOES AND FROM HIS SKIN WE'LL MAKE A LITTLE DRUM TO BEAT AS WE FIRE HUMAN HEADS FROM CANNONS AT OUR FOES. AND SET THE SEAS ABLAZE WITH BURNING RUM.
Gunpowder Gertie Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) He spun to face the new adversary, but a sharp rap from a belaying pin across his wrist forced him to drop his weapon. He grabbed his wrist and swore an oath in pain. Edited May 16, 2010 by Gunpowder Gertie
Silkie McDonough Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 He grabbed his wrist and swore an oath in pain. An unmasked expression of surprise shown in his features as he faced his adversary.
Capn Bloody Sam Rackham Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 "You too, Bobstay?" he gasped. He sidestepped Bobstay as to not be caught in the middle of the two. 'Til the Morrow,Cap'n Bloody Sam RackhamCaptain o' The Cursed FewCo Organizer o' The Southern Pirate FestivalShip's Carpenter o' The Atlanta Pirates & Wenches Guild Member of Order of Leviathan 2nd Generation
Bloody Bill Flint Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 He sidestepped Bobstay so as not to be caught in the middle of the two. "This is mutiny, you'll all hang!" he hissed. THIS CABIN-LAD'S GROWN HAGGARD, SO IN THE POT HE GOES AND FROM HIS SKIN WE'LL MAKE A LITTLE DRUM TO BEAT AS WE FIRE HUMAN HEADS FROM CANNONS AT OUR FOES. AND SET THE SEAS ABLAZE WITH BURNING RUM.
Ransom Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 "This is mutiny, you'll all hang!" Their grinning expressions told him that mutiny was probably the whole point, and they didn't intend to hang for it. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
Bloody Bill Flint Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 Their grinning expressions told him that mutiny was probably the whole point, and they didn't intend to hang for it. The man on the deck rose and collected his knife, intending to finish what he'd started. THIS CABIN-LAD'S GROWN HAGGARD, SO IN THE POT HE GOES AND FROM HIS SKIN WE'LL MAKE A LITTLE DRUM TO BEAT AS WE FIRE HUMAN HEADS FROM CANNONS AT OUR FOES. AND SET THE SEAS ABLAZE WITH BURNING RUM.
Captain McCool Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) The man on the deck rose and collected his knife, intending to finish what he'd started. The Lieutennant heard the steel of the blade scraping on the side of a 9 pounder as its owner stood, and he wheeled again to ward off the attack, but now multiple men were on top of him, holding him down, weapons poised though not moving - as if these men who had so savagely turned upon him and the other officers just moments ago needed him alive, if only for a few more minutes. (yeah yeah, I know, mine's long . I cheated with all my "ands" and "buts") Edited May 17, 2010 by Captain McCool Captain Jack McCool, landlocked pirate extraordinaire, Captain of the dreaded prairie schooner Ill Repute, etc. etc. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "That’s what a ship is, you know. It’s not just a keel, and a hull, and a deck, and sails. That’s what a ship needs. But what a ship is… what the Black Pearl really is… is freedom." -Captain Jack Sparrow
Silkie McDonough Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 The Lieutennant heard the steel of the blade scraping on the side of a 9 pounder as its owner stood, and he wheeled again to ward off the attack, but now multiple men were on top of him, holding him down, weapons poised though not moving - as if these men who had so savagely turned upon him and the other officers just moments ago needed him alive, if only for a few more minutes."Lieutenant Alister Thompson" Halward said his name with false amenity, "Good sir," feigned politeness slurred his words further clarifying his contempt for the officer "You possess something that we are in need of." (yeah yeah, I know, mine's long . I cheated with all my "ands" and "buts") This is not a game, there is no cheating. You simply bent the stated rules.
Ransom Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 "Lieutenant Alister Thompson" Halward said his name with false amenity, "Good sir," feigned politeness slurred his words further clarifying his contempt for the officer "You possess something that we are in need of." "Be that as it may, I have no intention of giving in to your scurvy desires!" ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
Captain McCool Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 "Be that as it may, I have no intention of giving in to your scurvy desires!" "Well then," said Halward, "I guess that puts us at a bit of an impass, don' it?" Captain Jack McCool, landlocked pirate extraordinaire, Captain of the dreaded prairie schooner Ill Repute, etc. etc. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "That’s what a ship is, you know. It’s not just a keel, and a hull, and a deck, and sails. That’s what a ship needs. But what a ship is… what the Black Pearl really is… is freedom." -Captain Jack Sparrow
Pew Posted May 18, 2010 Author Posted May 18, 2010 "Well then," said Halward, "I guess that puts us at a bit of an impass, don' it?" The second 'click' of a pistol lock was suddenly heard in the calm night air. , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Ransom Posted May 18, 2010 Posted May 18, 2010 The second 'click' of a pistol lock was suddenly heard in the calm night air. Fletcher, who had been hiding behind the capstan, finally stood up, pointing his pistol at the mutineers, "This evens the odds a bit, don't it gents?" ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
Bloody Bill Flint Posted May 18, 2010 Posted May 18, 2010 Fletcher, who had been hiding behind the capstan, finally stood up, pointing his pistol at the mutineers, "This evens the odds a bit, don't it gents?" "Don't be fookin' stupid Fletcher, yer out manned, outgunned an'out classed." Bobstay growled. THIS CABIN-LAD'S GROWN HAGGARD, SO IN THE POT HE GOES AND FROM HIS SKIN WE'LL MAKE A LITTLE DRUM TO BEAT AS WE FIRE HUMAN HEADS FROM CANNONS AT OUR FOES. AND SET THE SEAS ABLAZE WITH BURNING RUM.
Pew Posted May 18, 2010 Author Posted May 18, 2010 "Don't be fookin' stupid Fletcher, yer out manned, outgunned an'out classed." Bobstay growled. The glint in Fletcher's eye could only be seen when the lightning flashed overhead. , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair."
Ransom Posted May 19, 2010 Posted May 19, 2010 [ The glint in Fletcher's eye could only be seen when the lightning flashed overhead. Fletcher laughed, and pulled another gun from his belt, "So, Bobstay, who's outgunned by who, exactly?" ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
Silkie McDonough Posted May 19, 2010 Posted May 19, 2010 Fletcher laughed, and pulled another gun from his belt, "So, Bobstay, who's outgunned by who, exactly?" The wind tugged hard against the partially unfurled sails, lightning flashed again and the thunder rumbled more quickly after than before.
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