Chicklet
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Indigo Sky and I have been working on a new idea for a chain story inspired by the recent fad of reality shows such as The Bachelor and Joe Millionaire.
The deadline to join is March 1st. Post your character description and you'll be included
Nothing is set in stone. Please object, I'm dying for opinions.
The main character is a woman who has been unlucky with love. We'll call her "Claire" for now. Claire wants to find a mate, and she is willing to try anything once. Through some major network, she has been set up with a certain number of individuals (we'll figure that out later) to choose from.
Each "contestant" gets 24 hours with Claire to try to win her over, to prove that he/she is the best for Claire. Each chapter of the chain story will be that 24 hours, from 8 AM until 8 AM - what happens while they're together, and why Claire should choose that character.
Each character will have something happen in the chapter that will be randomly chosen - we'll draw numbers or something. One character might be late for their meeting, one character might get lucky. One character might not like Claire at all. Each author will be responsible for working that event into their chapter.
The "winner" of the contest will be selected at the end of the chain stories, and a followup chapter will be written by the winners author.
Here's what I'm requiring of authors:
1) if you wish to participate, you will be responsible for writing a descripting of your character and posting it on this thread.
2) you will be responsible for writing your chapter, the 24 hrs your character spends with Claire.
3) you will need to commit to writing a final chapter if your character wins.
Discussion:
What obstacles should we include? Does anyone have more ideas for this story? I'm thinking that it'll be a lot of fun.
Chicklet
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The Characters
Claire - A 25 year old bisexual woman from Oregon.
Claire is five foot six inches, a tad above average for a woman. She doesn’t stand out in a crowd, but once you’ve met her, you remember her. She’s not heavy, but she’s not thin. Her flesh is placed in exactly the right places, so that an eye swivels as it looks her over. Claire’s hair is chestnut brown, her eyes much the same. One might describe the eyes as “doe-like” – large and round, eating up the sights around her in a deceptively innocent way.
Her sexual experienced is about as unlimited as her sexual fetishes. Anything goes, and she’s tried almost everything once or twice. A slut, though? Not at all. She reacts to everything with vigor, but is never forward or provocative. Just open.
Claire likes a person that can cook, both in the kitchen and in the bedroom. She likes to read, especially trashy romance novels and unbelievable science fiction. They are the same, she says. Love at first sight is about as likely as flying monkeys, in her opinion. Claire hates narcissists, and can’t stand people who don’t acknowledge the world around them.
The call to the show was made on a whim, something Claire is easily prone to react to. First thoughts are usually right, she tells herself, and impulses should always be followed through. Will true love show up at her door? Probably not, but who knows. Anything can happen.
Contestants
Rachel - A 24 year old lesbian from Texas, who has traveled extensively, but is really just a very domestic and romantic girl at heart. She's not a big fan of being setup with people, and entered the contest on a dare after losing a bet with a friend.
Katherine (Kate) - 29 years old, Midwestern school teacher, loves sex but has never had a successful relationship, does have secret fantasies of being submissive, is waiting for her knight to carry her away.
Jillian - a 29 year old teacher from New Orleans. She's 5'2'', has red hair cut a la Catherine Zeta Jones in chicago, and bright green eyes. She is exclusively lesbian, and is looking for her one true love, but on her way to Ms. Right is interested in taking every detour that comes her way. She's also a gay-rights activist and does things like mentoring. An interesting mix of dreamer and cynic.
Jon - a 19 yo student, likes older women. Claire may not be "the one" but he figures if he introduces his parents and friends to older and older women, they will gradually accept that for him, someone in the 30's and possiably 40's is where he wants to be. Claire, being 5 years older, fits into that plan perfectly and who knows? They might actually click! He's hopefull, but not exactly biteing the bit hopeful.
Ben - an English reality show fan, who's seen the media frenzy and subsequent wealth of English reality show contestants (don't know whether this has happened elsewhere in the world) and is in it solely for the money. Egocentric and narcissistic, yet fairly charming and adept at hiding the real him.
Robert (Spazz) - 32 - a rock guitarist who's never really made it. He's played every gig available in Southern California and then some, but just never seems to get a break. If he can just get enough money to finish his solo album, he feels that his career will be made.
Jamal (Smoke) - A 25 year old black male who is a low-level bagman for a high-ranking drug kingpin. His somewhat boyish good looks conceal the fact that he's got a heart of stone and would turn any situation to his greatest benefit. Far from stupid, he speaks three languages and knows the ins and outs of computers as well as posessing an intimate knowledge of economics. He could easily work for any fortune 500 company if he applied himself.
Bradillise - The new creature, Bradillise, is still the most desirable looking of the contestants, male or female, and her undisclosed alien powers will certainly be called on to make sure the seduction of fair Claire exactly matches her preconceptions of how true love should be. The fact that she’s never had sex is a trifling matter, since the male body she now inhabits will know what to do instinctively. Bradillise
More Character/Game Background
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The Complications
The biggest complication is that all the contestants have been offered ten thousand dollars if they are the winner. Claire is choosing the winner, but she doesn't know that they are competing for money...this should spice things up a bit, and make the contestants a little more jumpy.
In each chapter, one of these complications will be added. An obstacle that the contestant had no control over, something random happening, and we will find a way to choose which complication goes with which story at a later date.
*Car breaks down
*Contestant is late for the first meeting
*No reservation at hotel/dinner/event
*Bad directions cause the contestant to get lost (with Claire in the car)
*A storm (snowed in?)
*Old lovers show up
*Arrested for a petty reason
*Claire burns herself
The deadline to join is March 1st. Post your character description and you'll be included
Nothing is set in stone. Please object, I'm dying for opinions.
The main character is a woman who has been unlucky with love. We'll call her "Claire" for now. Claire wants to find a mate, and she is willing to try anything once. Through some major network, she has been set up with a certain number of individuals (we'll figure that out later) to choose from.
Each "contestant" gets 24 hours with Claire to try to win her over, to prove that he/she is the best for Claire. Each chapter of the chain story will be that 24 hours, from 8 AM until 8 AM - what happens while they're together, and why Claire should choose that character.
Each character will have something happen in the chapter that will be randomly chosen - we'll draw numbers or something. One character might be late for their meeting, one character might get lucky. One character might not like Claire at all. Each author will be responsible for working that event into their chapter.
The "winner" of the contest will be selected at the end of the chain stories, and a followup chapter will be written by the winners author.
Here's what I'm requiring of authors:
1) if you wish to participate, you will be responsible for writing a descripting of your character and posting it on this thread.
2) you will be responsible for writing your chapter, the 24 hrs your character spends with Claire.
3) you will need to commit to writing a final chapter if your character wins.
Discussion:
What obstacles should we include? Does anyone have more ideas for this story? I'm thinking that it'll be a lot of fun.
Chicklet
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The Characters
Claire - A 25 year old bisexual woman from Oregon.
Claire is five foot six inches, a tad above average for a woman. She doesn’t stand out in a crowd, but once you’ve met her, you remember her. She’s not heavy, but she’s not thin. Her flesh is placed in exactly the right places, so that an eye swivels as it looks her over. Claire’s hair is chestnut brown, her eyes much the same. One might describe the eyes as “doe-like” – large and round, eating up the sights around her in a deceptively innocent way.
Her sexual experienced is about as unlimited as her sexual fetishes. Anything goes, and she’s tried almost everything once or twice. A slut, though? Not at all. She reacts to everything with vigor, but is never forward or provocative. Just open.
Claire likes a person that can cook, both in the kitchen and in the bedroom. She likes to read, especially trashy romance novels and unbelievable science fiction. They are the same, she says. Love at first sight is about as likely as flying monkeys, in her opinion. Claire hates narcissists, and can’t stand people who don’t acknowledge the world around them.
The call to the show was made on a whim, something Claire is easily prone to react to. First thoughts are usually right, she tells herself, and impulses should always be followed through. Will true love show up at her door? Probably not, but who knows. Anything can happen.
Contestants
Rachel - A 24 year old lesbian from Texas, who has traveled extensively, but is really just a very domestic and romantic girl at heart. She's not a big fan of being setup with people, and entered the contest on a dare after losing a bet with a friend.
Katherine (Kate) - 29 years old, Midwestern school teacher, loves sex but has never had a successful relationship, does have secret fantasies of being submissive, is waiting for her knight to carry her away.
Jillian - a 29 year old teacher from New Orleans. She's 5'2'', has red hair cut a la Catherine Zeta Jones in chicago, and bright green eyes. She is exclusively lesbian, and is looking for her one true love, but on her way to Ms. Right is interested in taking every detour that comes her way. She's also a gay-rights activist and does things like mentoring. An interesting mix of dreamer and cynic.
Jon - a 19 yo student, likes older women. Claire may not be "the one" but he figures if he introduces his parents and friends to older and older women, they will gradually accept that for him, someone in the 30's and possiably 40's is where he wants to be. Claire, being 5 years older, fits into that plan perfectly and who knows? They might actually click! He's hopefull, but not exactly biteing the bit hopeful.
Ben - an English reality show fan, who's seen the media frenzy and subsequent wealth of English reality show contestants (don't know whether this has happened elsewhere in the world) and is in it solely for the money. Egocentric and narcissistic, yet fairly charming and adept at hiding the real him.
Robert (Spazz) - 32 - a rock guitarist who's never really made it. He's played every gig available in Southern California and then some, but just never seems to get a break. If he can just get enough money to finish his solo album, he feels that his career will be made.
Jamal (Smoke) - A 25 year old black male who is a low-level bagman for a high-ranking drug kingpin. His somewhat boyish good looks conceal the fact that he's got a heart of stone and would turn any situation to his greatest benefit. Far from stupid, he speaks three languages and knows the ins and outs of computers as well as posessing an intimate knowledge of economics. He could easily work for any fortune 500 company if he applied himself.
Bradillise - The new creature, Bradillise, is still the most desirable looking of the contestants, male or female, and her undisclosed alien powers will certainly be called on to make sure the seduction of fair Claire exactly matches her preconceptions of how true love should be. The fact that she’s never had sex is a trifling matter, since the male body she now inhabits will know what to do instinctively. Bradillise
More Character/Game Background
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The Complications
The biggest complication is that all the contestants have been offered ten thousand dollars if they are the winner. Claire is choosing the winner, but she doesn't know that they are competing for money...this should spice things up a bit, and make the contestants a little more jumpy.
In each chapter, one of these complications will be added. An obstacle that the contestant had no control over, something random happening, and we will find a way to choose which complication goes with which story at a later date.
*Car breaks down
*Contestant is late for the first meeting
*No reservation at hotel/dinner/event
*Bad directions cause the contestant to get lost (with Claire in the car)
*A storm (snowed in?)
*Old lovers show up
*Arrested for a petty reason
*Claire burns herself
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