This will be my first contest so lets just jump right into this.
The idea here is I want post apocalyptic stories or poems. That's what I've been writing and I'd like to see what you out there can come up with.
You can go whatever route you want with this, as long as its set in a world where society has fallen to ruins. It can take place on planet mars as long as society is in the shitter.
Now that seems simple enough.
I don't care for rules so I won't limit you really anything I'll just lay down some flexible guidelines, if you happen to break them I don't really care.
I'd prefer you don't give me novel length stories here, but if you happen to break 5000 words I will get to reading it, eventually.
I don't distinguish between pre-writes and original stories, if you have something that fits, go ahead and throw it to me.
I'm not banning erotica as long as it some how fits into the end of the world. I'm not a fan though so I might not fall head over heels in love with your erotic tales of the wasteland.
I plan on rewarding originality. If your piece happens to be fan fiction that's fine, but I will enjoy original works more.
That's really all there is to it. Get to work and have fun.
The idea here is I want post apocalyptic stories or poems. That's what I've been writing and I'd like to see what you out there can come up with.
You can go whatever route you want with this, as long as its set in a world where society has fallen to ruins. It can take place on planet mars as long as society is in the shitter.
Now that seems simple enough.
I don't care for rules so I won't limit you really anything I'll just lay down some flexible guidelines, if you happen to break them I don't really care.
I'd prefer you don't give me novel length stories here, but if you happen to break 5000 words I will get to reading it, eventually.
I don't distinguish between pre-writes and original stories, if you have something that fits, go ahead and throw it to me.
I'm not banning erotica as long as it some how fits into the end of the world. I'm not a fan though so I might not fall head over heels in love with your erotic tales of the wasteland.
I plan on rewarding originality. If your piece happens to be fan fiction that's fine, but I will enjoy original works more.
That's really all there is to it. Get to work and have fun.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 16
- Rewards: Gold: 200, Silver: 150, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: Great job everybody, this was hard since there isn't a bad story in the bunch.
I think you all have a tremendous talent and I have enjoyed every submission. If any of you ever play in the post-apocalyptic genre again please drop me a line I'll be more than happy to read and comment.
Once again thank you all so much for your entries and keep up the good work.
Contest Winners
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During the end times, one boy attempts to rally his people.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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We stood alone in a field of mud and bone. Not a sound, not a whisper. This is what's left when there is just devils and dust...by r4gg3tyM4n 400 words, 10 comments, on Aug 17 1:25 PM. In Dark, Life, Love, Passion, Postapocalyptic
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What happens when the bounds of Time and Space are exceeded and broken?by Gary Alexander 2300 words, 83 comments, on Dec 1 6:21 PM 2008. In Science fiction Honorable mention
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by hyperactive1344 1600 words, 5 comments, on Apr 10 1:38 AM 2008. In Adult, Dark, Fiction, First person, Romance Honorable mention
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WORLD WITHOUT MEN1 / By Robert Davidson2 / For thirty years now the world had been without any births of male children. Fby robert davidson 3200 words, 36 comments, on Mar 14 11:09 PM 2008. In Dark, Science fiction, Short story• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Gold trophy winner
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Carrie's bare feet shuffled against the carpet floor, her breath was steam in the cold air. It was uncomfortable having goosebumps all overby CheshireCat 300 words, 2 comments, on Jun 2 9:48 PM. In Hmm, Odd stupid just wrote it bored, Science fiction, Strange, Tragedy, Weird• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I remember it so well. The stale air, the long, undisturbed silence, and the look of the barren soil that used to be lush and prosperous. Where did my planet go? I remember a huge flash of light, and a loud explosion, and debby Fantasy of Madness 300 words, 3 comments, on Jul 31 11:57 AM. In Apocalypse, Armageddon, Death, Life• Commented on by judge.
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I was forced to live another hour, knowing that an hour was all the time the human race had left to live.by Lori Nikki 500 words, 5 comments, on Nov 9 10:23 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I feel like I am walking on air.by Len Shadow 1000 words, 5 comments, on Aug 4 8:10 PM. In Dark, Drama, Short story, Spiritual, Strange• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I entered a poem...I hope thats ok. If not, feel free to take it out
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That's completely okay. My only real requirement is that I have to be able to see a theme dealing with the post apocalyptic.
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mine is good but it is about gobal anarchy and then the world well i cant realy tell you.
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hey gang,
first of all I want to thank you all for your entries.
Secondly I want to apologize its going to take a little bit for the judging.
On Saturday I suffered 2 episodes that were like mini strokes. I expect to make a full recovery but my eyesight has suffered from it as well as the strength and coordination in my left arm. So bear with me and I promise I'll try and get this done in a timely manner.
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Bit of an update my eyesight has recovered enough so I can read my computer monitor which was my biggest hurdle with getting this thing judged. And I'm getting back my left arm a bit more day by day. So hopefully I'll get started on this tomorrow.
Thank you all for you entries I'm looking forward to reading all of them.
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