Shortlisted Tweets - #flf12

Below are the shortlisted tweets for the #flf12 competition. The theme was Future Facing, and the shortlist was reduced to two by the judges, with the finalist chosen by the audience on the night.

Damon R@MrRollyToYou Emerald City: the future was bright, the future was Green. But it was ruby on a yellow that led her home. Ironically, an orange mix

Scribe@exmosis Dear Son. In 9 years and 7 days you'll know this was my way of saying I love you. For now, please get on the bus. Don't look back. #flf12 ****RUNNER-UP*****

Tom Briars @Tom_Briars 2022 Advert: Forever shortening tweets? NEW APP condenses your rambling epics into unbeatable flash fiction with 1 click. T&Cs apply. #flf12

Faye@_MyNameIsFaye I urinated on to the stick and we sat staring at it. If two lines appeared you would propose. If one line appeared I would leave you. #flf12 ****WINNER****

Nick Johns@nickjohns999 iLife News Flash 16/9/32: Robby the robot dog that inherited a massive lottery fortune recently has decided to clone his former owner #flf12

Gayle Beveridge?@GayleBeveridge A sentient robot protests his right to enter by the front door, but they refuse; after all, his skin is silver. A new racism begins. #flf12

Debra S?@jamdeb The moving pavement was empty. “So, they’ll cut this service next” he whispered silently, but his lips were read by the sky spies #flf12.

Lloyd Mills?@lloydyes In a world of big gardens and even bigger gardeners it will be chives on your potatoes every night until they get too woody. #flf12