The default setting in Q&As is "Recent". However, by clicking on "Popular", I came across this (the most popular thread ever on this forum, with 88 replies):
https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/question/view/192
It seems to have fizzled out some years ago, but I thought that I might revive the idea for a new generation of users on this forum.
NEW RULE: To prevent total hijacking, each entry may be a MAXIMUM of THREE (3) sentences!
Even when this thread disappears from the most recent page(s), please keep it in mind and return to it again and again. Let's see if we can write a novel-length work of beauty and originality! At least set a new record for thread length.
Obviously, styles will change. Genres may also do so. I will try my best to keep it from sliding into a Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter OR Twilight clone. (THAT's a gauntlet thrown down for some of you fanatics! This could be fun!)
p.s. If it's interesting, I'll ask others at La Gr@not@ if we can publish it. Prepare your CVs!!!
I'll begin:
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Aisha wiped the mud out of her eyes before plunging her head in the almost-freezing mountain stream.
"That Jon!" she muttered (filling her mouth with water, the rash girl), "He'll pay for this!"
Shaking her head caused myriad waterdrops to fly out from her long, red hair.
(to be continued...?)
'Hmm,' said Aisha, wiping the remains of Miss Austen from the shoes. 'A bit messy, but they'll do.
Slipping the shoes on, she set off through the undergrowth, making for where she'd last seen Jon.
Sorry, Victoria: a bit strict of me. I'm losing my marblkes [sic]. I somehow had the impression that you were re-submitting after just ONE other player. In future it would be NICE if so many people took part that you were spacing your contributions every dozen or so. But - as I said - it's early days and your enthusiasm IS appreciated. I apologise if I sounded like I was criticising you. Please don't abandon us! (My request to invite friends et al still stands.)
In case anyone's wondering, these last 2 comments of mine do NOT count as part of the story. While I'm thinking of it, please don't let anybody follow my example and comment to others. "Oh, I REALLY liked what you just added!" UNLESS you follow it up with an addition to the plot of your own. Thank you!
Victoria: Your additions are truly appreciated. You have also helped our Wilhelmina achieve a dream (see last several comments on https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/question/view/2622)
But, please, follow the guidelines and let some more writers take a turn before you return the volley. I LIKE your last contribution and we'll let it stand - ESPECIALLY as it's early days yet and not too many writers are "hooked". But in future we're aiming for a more widely-spread story.
I wish to make clear that I LOVE your enhusiasm, and hope to read lots of your replies here. But try to space them out. (Please invite your friends and connections to join in!)