fitzsimmons Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hey guys! So a few of us had talked about 100-word fics and how they're great for some people (like me) who don't have a whole lot of time to write (or read), because the writers don't have to commit a whole lot of time to write them, and the readers don't have to commit a whole lot of time to read them. We can just appreciate bite-sized little Shamy scenes that are a lot of fun to write and read. I thought it'd be cool to have a thread where we can share them with each other, or give each other ideas. Anyone game? Here's an example of one I wrote for the prompt "Amy helps Sheldon to tie a tie," from bookie-yan on Tumblr: "Look, it’s simple. You just make the number four, then tuck this behind, pull the material through the loop, then back around and through the fold you just made." Sheldon stares. “Do you remember when I tried to teach Penny how to solve a Rubik’s cube and she just wasn’t getting it?” he asks. "Yes." Sheldon lifts the tie. “Rubik’s cube,” he says, then points to himself, “Penny.” Amy giggles and pulls the tie from his collar. “Well if you’re not getting it, then I have a better idea.” She drops the tie to the floor and unbuttons his shirt. All right, who's next? (To write a fic, not to unbutton your shirt. But I mean, if you want to do that too, I won't stop you. We're all friends here.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madamocho Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) I remember you mentioning this at the Vixen's tapings. I like bite sized stories! And my shirt was a little uncomfortable anyway. This story is because of your GIF. "I've written Star Trek fan fiction, have you ever wrote anything?" "Er...I might have wrote a story or two." "About what?" "Little House fan fiction." "Well that doesn't interest me at all." "Yeah, you wouldn't care for it." "Why would someone read about quilting bees and barn raising when they can read about space and the future? "Well some people like the historical setting. Others may like the raw sensuality of a man and a woman exploring each others bodies and souls." She blushed. "Little House?" She nodded. "On the Prarie?" Another nod. "They seemed so wholesome." She shrugged. Edited February 18, 2015 by madamocho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzsimmons Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) I remember you mentioning this at the Vixen's tapings. I like bite sized stories! And my shirt was a little uncomfortable anyway. This story is because of your GIF. "I've written Star Trek fan fiction, have you ever wrote anything?" "Er...I might have wrote a story or two." "About what?" "Little House fan fiction." "Well that doesn't interest me at all." "Yeah, you wouldn't care for it." "Why would someone read about quilting bees and barn raising when they can read about space and the future? "Well some people like the historical setting. Others may like the raw senuality of a man and a woman exploring each others bodies and souls." She blushed. "Little House?" She nodded. "On the Prarie?" Another nod. "They seemed so wholesome." She shrugged. 100-word AND dialogue-only (mostly!). My two favorite kinds of fic! Love it! Edited February 18, 2015 by MichyGeary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamour Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I can't find it now, but there was this great bit from madamocho some days ago in the forums where she had three examples of that turtle or Amy game, just like Emily or Cinnamon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantagrae Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Okay, I'll play along. I went over the word count just a tad, but here it is: Sheldon and Amy Get Ready “Are you sure this is how it’s supposed to work?” “Yes. I’ve been reading about it. Just pull on it a little more.” “Okay…” “Ow!” “You said to pull…” “Yes, but not that hard!” “Sorry. Do you want to start over?” “No, I think we can go from here. Are you ready?” “I guess so. Go ahead.” “Okay. I just need to put this here.” “That’s a little uncomfortable.” “Spread your legs a little wider.” “Okay. Yeah, that’s better.” “Oh, did you get that item from the drug store?” “Yes, I have it in my purse.” “Perfect. We’ll have the best two-headed, three-legged alien costume at the party!” Edited February 18, 2015 by phantagrae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelra7 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Okay, I will try... Here is my shot at the one hundred word drabble “You want one, don’t you?” Sheldon knew her yearning gaze. “No…” She scoffed, “I know how we are…” “It looks good on you. I never pictured you with one.” “We talked about it before. Did you imagine it would be like this?” “I know, but It was different then." “Did you ever want one?” “They are expensive, fragile, and…” “So you never did want one, did you?” Amy voice quivered. “Not till I met you.” Sheldon beamed." Now that I see it, I don’t know if I can picture anything else." Amy smiled, and handed Missy back her baby reluctantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreesRgreen Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Isn't the world just full of coincidences? I had never heard of Drabbles before, then yesterday I was reading a book of short stories and included were a number of 'Drabbles'. Now I see this thread. I love the idea of these short snip-its and find it amazing how you guys can get so much into so few words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) OK, I'll give it a go. Excluding dialogue tags, exactly 100 words. AFF: “Sheldon, for heaven’s sake stop pushing. You’ll damage something“. SC: “I’m sorry, but it’s just so frustrating, with all the tugging and pulling it took for me to get it up“. AFF: “Excuse me mister, but I believe I had something to do with it”? SC: “That’s true. Your firm grip certainly helped”. AFF: “Do you have any other ideas“? SC: “I guess we could try in the back”. AFF: “That’s not going to work. My back passage is even narrower”. SC: “Well, maybe next time, you will take my advice and measure the doorway, before you have us haul a couch up 3 flights of stairs”. It's not my fault that you have a filthy mind. Edited February 19, 2015 by Stephen Hawking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzsimmons Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Haha perfect! I love fics that leave you wondering what's happening until the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelliluvtbbt Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 why am i JUST seeing this??????????????????? this is a wonderful idea!!!!!! the stories that are already here... EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!! KUDOS TO ALL OF YOU!!!! hmmmm... maybe i'll try as well.... not now... soon though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamour Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) Ok I'll give it a try... not exactly 100 words though... hope you like it! LilHouseLady, A new review has been posted to your story. Story: Amelia and the time-traveling physicist From: BeautifulMind Oh dear lord, what are you doing to me woman? You even corrected the historical inaccuracies from the show! LilHouseLady: Thanks... I think. Hope you liked it! BeautifulMind: Liked it? You just had my world rocked on my couch. You literally dropped my jaw. LilHouseLady: Funny, you just reminded me of someone. BeautifulMind: Good. LilHouseLady: Sheldon, is that you? BeautifulMind: Meet me tonight at 7. It's about time we took that bath. Edited February 27, 2015 by shamour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelliluvtbbt Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 spoilers or not??? so i know which story to use .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I think you can use any story you like, or, as in mine, none at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelliluvtbbt Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) i'd rather be safe than sorry. one of my stories contains 1 word from an upcoming episode. don't want people to get the wrong impression. Edited February 27, 2015 by Kelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 p.s. I will be wearing a freshly- washed, crisply- ironed lab coat and my glasses.... ONLY If Sheldon doesn't take her up on the offer, I certainly will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Absolutely post them. The more the merrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Loved it. Any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Haha perfect! I love fics that leave you wondering what's happening until the end. Then you might want to check out chapter one, of my first full fanfic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzsimmons Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Two more I wrote for Tumblr. anonymous asked: Will you write a fic about sheldon fully checking amy out and the guys end up noticing? Thankyouuu x Look at her. Her slightly curved posture that holds her frame, the gentle way she cradles a teacup in her delicate fingers, sipping Darjeeling through her beautiful lips. Her long, bare legs that stretch high up to her perfectly-shaped – The sound of the boys snickering pulls Sheldon out of his reverie. He snaps his attention away from Amy at the kitchen island and towards his friends on the couch beside him. “What’s so funny?” They all stop laughing as they consider one another. Howard’s face immediately falls into a smirk. “I don’t think he realizes he was talking out loud.” astrophantomplanet asked: Prompt for Shamy: They're in charge of/are at the store buying wine for the group's next dinner party. Sheldon is very much against this task. "Why can’t we just buy this one?" Sheldon reaches for the Pinot Grigio, but Amy slaps his wrist away. “That’s white.” "So?" "Leonard and Penny are making chicken marsala." Sheldon stares. "I refer you to my former question." "White is too subtle for a heavy sauce entrée, we need a supple red." She reaches for the bottle beside it, a Pinot Noir. Sheldon scoffs. "You just made that up." "Penny’s taught me a great deal about wine and its effects," Amy defends. Then murmurs, "So have you." "What was that?" Sheldon asks. "Nothing," Amy sings. "I’ll tell you after dinner." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriparis80 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I just love these 100-word drabbles. I wish I could write one, but it would literally be the worst thing anyone has ever read. Kudos to all of you who have written them and please keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzsimmons Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 I just love these 100-word drabbles. I wish I could write one, but it would literally be the worst thing anyone has ever read. Kudos to all of you who have written them and please keep them coming. I don't believe you! I think you should write one to back up that assertion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) On 3/11/2015 at 1:12 AM, loriparis80 said: I just love these 100-word drabbles. I wish I could write one, but it would literally be the worst thing anyone has ever read. I suspect you are underselling yourself. Try writing something that sounds a bit salacious and intriguing, but with an innocent explanation. You can't go far wrong with that. Edited April 6, 2017 by Stephen Hawking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmarisolx Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Title: Wild Word count: 100 Summary: On the car ride home Sure, she’s fooled everyone that she’s some Big Sexual Diva—and she didn’t buy Gerard for nothing—but inside, she’s still that last girl in class to get a training bra. The late bloomer. And most days, she’s okay with waiting. Even so, sometimes... The shampoo his barber uses, the cut of his pants, the way the light hits his eyes in the park...make it tough. Last Date Night, he kissed her so hard, he lost his balance a little and they collapsed into the door... It drives her so wild she doesn't know how much longer she can last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamour Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) I suspect you are underselling yourself. Try writing something that sounds a bit salacious and intriguing, but with an innocent explanation. You can't go far wrong with that.How about the other way round? I would also love to read something innocent sounding with a salacious explanation;-) Edited March 11, 2015 by shamour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelliluvtbbt Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I don't believe you! I think you should write one to back up that assertion. I second that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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