5 Minute Contest
Oh gosh, if you had thought I'd gotten tired of 5 minute contests,
you are wrong!
Like I said, I am addicted to them and if you are interested, look it up on my profile for another three 5 minute contests.
What? They're fun! (don't deny it)
Here, I have yet again another idea for a short and fun contest. At least, I think it is.
Your Task
Write me ONE sentence
One sentence that you believe can hook any reader into reading the rest of any story.
See where I'm going here?
You needn't have written the story, nor should you steal it from anyone else's.
All I want is the first sentence which you think can grab a reader's interest into reading more, if there actually was more.
The Rules
- ONE sentence
- I'm thirteen, so I'll leave you to judge what you think I should or should not read
- Have fun!!!
Points will go up if I see fit. Usually happens though.
Also, by joining this contest; you are giving me the right to use these sentences. I will however, credit you, of course.
Remember...
ONE SENTENCE
And good luck
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 15
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 400, Bronze: 310
- Final notes: Good god, SEVENTY-FOUR entries. Seventy-four incredible and ridiculously amazing entries. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW HARD YOU PEOPLE MADE IT FOR ME TO JUDGE?!
I started out with what must be at least thirty finalists. Yes, so many of you were that good and I wanted to put so many more in (honest!) but then I had to be strict and choose the best. Slowly (let me just add the word agonizingly here) I cut off around twenty-something of my finalists till only six were left.
I added 1100 more points to the entire contest. Imagine the first bloody winner winning 500 for a simple sentence! This was really good. I was astounded with the entries, they were saddening, happy, mind-blowing, curiousity-arousing, funny and so many more in just one sentence. Let me just say again, THIS WAS BLOODY HARD TO JUDGE!
And so first prize goes to...
Le Masquerade-She new how to kill people, she knew how to make them suffer, so why did she let him live?
Secondly...
Jack Necron- As Leon fell backwards from the pain, one thought came to mind: "It hurts like hell being me."
And thirdly...
Someday Hero-Once upon a time is such a cliche lie but then again, happily ever after is too.
Wonderful entries, everyone. I had a hard time debating wether to remove from the finalists list or not (because if I don't, it's going to take a far longer time judging. But I'll already have told you if you were in the finalists anyway).
Thanks you so much for making this contest a success! I hope to see more of your works in the future!
Contest Winners
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She new how to kill people, she knew how to make them suffer, so why did she let him live?• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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As Leon fell backwards from the pain, one thought came to mind: "It hurts like hell being me."1• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Entries [72]
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His tiny fingers clutched the crayon, like they had once clutched the trigger. Like so many boys his age, he stuck his tounge out while he drew.by Tasha angel 19 <100 words, 9 comments, on Sep 22 8:06 AM. In Hmm• Commented on by judge.
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She thought she knew him, she thought she was doing the right thing - she thought she wouldn't get hurt.• Commented on by judge.
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When I opened my eyes he was gone, but what he left behind made me smile, though a sad one nonetheless.by Carly Pop <100 words, 3 comments, on Sep 22 10:14 AM• Commented on by judge.
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One thing I learned that summer - by the time you do it for the third time, dying becomes a piece of cake...by Weatherwax <100 words, 2 comments, on Sep 22 10:53 AM• Commented on by judge.
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There was a fire and it ate all we fed it.by Artemis Gem <100 words, 4 comments, on Sep 22 8:24 PM• Commented on by judge.
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>.> open to see MUHAHAHA XDby The Insane Eraser <100 words, 6 comments, on Sep 22 12:32 PM. In One sentance• Commented on by judge.
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As I walk along the soft, damp sand, watching as the waves rise and fall, I couldn't help but think that if I were the moon, and I controleby HopefulSoul <100 words, 4 comments, on Sep 24 8:14 PM• Commented on by judge.
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"I do give 'bang' to those who do not give a damn to anyone's feelings."• Commented on by judge.
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Alexis Walker wasn't supposed to die.by Shadow Pixie <100 words, 9 comments, on Sep 22 1:13 PM. In Contest• Commented on by judge.
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The girl stood alone, her makeup running, the night cold, her clothes tattered and torn.by Schuyler VanAlen <100 words, 10 comments, on Sep 22 2:26 PM• Commented on by judge.
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The body leaned lopsided on the edge of the table, dead from a broken heart.by LilahAsh <100 words, 11 comments, on Sep 22 2:14 PM• Commented on by judge.
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The warm rays of the sun creeped up the slick gravel wall as someone, or something opened the tall iron door; at that moment she knew, knewby Artificial.Smiles. <100 words, 6 comments, on Sep 22 11:17 PM
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"Bollock's", she said as it happened again!by davelolione 900 words, 4 comments, on Sep 22 1:22 PM. In Competion• Commented on by judge.
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"She's dying…" I murmured, as I heard his footsteps approach, "…again."by twixzster <100 words, 15 comments, on Sep 22 3:20 PM• Commented on by judge.
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by Mister Monday <100 words, 2 comments, on Sep 22 10:52 PM• Commented on by judge.
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Choking all the while struggling to reach up for the branch her damn necklace was hooked on, her life, like in a book, a movie, flashed before her eyes.by LadyOfTheFox <100 words, 4 comments, on Sep 23 12:03 AM• Commented on by judge.
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Five minutes of my life used, to write this, it could bring victory, though it could bring loss, hope, that's it.by andhearts. ox <100 words, 4 comments, on Oct 3 2:57 PM• Commented on by judge.
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by StarOfDreams23 1300 words, 2 comments, on Sep 22 10:39 PM. In Contest, Drama, Humor, Love, Personal, Short story, Teen, Unfinished• Commented on by judge.
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Growning up, my friends ad family knew there was something strange about me, some eerie difference that explained why i was irresistable anby mylivingmelody <100 words, 2 comments, on Sep 23 10:07 AM• Commented on by judge.
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We know you, we don't like you and we'll make your live hell.by Taylor Lautner <100 words, 3 comments, on Oct 2 11:08 AM• Commented on by judge.
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An aweful, blood curdling shriek came from the dragon; a sound of agony, inside and out - his life taken by the one who had created, lovedby Mellifluous <100 words, 4 comments, on Sep 23 6:36 AM• Commented on by judge.
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A single sentence with no following story.• Commented on by judge.
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They swooped in from the sky, wings like angels and faces like demons.by Goldy-Locks <100 words, 3 comments, on Sep 27 11:07 AM• Commented on by judge.
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by August Rein <100 words, 4 comments, on Oct 2 6:02 AM• Commented on by judge.
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The dinghy tipped in towards the black water, smoke emerged, choking the victim, embodied in the smoke was a black figure, it edged forwards.by UnspokenDawn <100 words, 3 comments, on Sep 22 11:57 PM• Commented on by judge.
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by MiseryLane <100 words, 5 comments, on Sep 22 2:27 PM• Commented on by judge.
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I looked at her, tracing my fingers over her slick body, the notes releasing as my guitar sang.by Melted Buttercup. <100 words, 4 comments, on Oct 1 8:38 AM• Commented on by judge.
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in which the first sentence of Anna-Marie's tale is given in hopes that the reader will find it interesting.by agathagertrude <100 words, 4 comments, on Sep 22 2:19 PM. In Adventure, Annamarie, Pirate, Possible romance• Commented on by judge.
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I am dead, but living at the same time. How that might be you ask? It's only possible for the Grimm Child.• Commented on by judge.
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I met Annie in my senior year, when she transferred from another school, and even though I loved her right away, if I could have foreseen the next five years, I would have walked away.by ursabear <100 words, 4 comments, on Sep 22 7:56 PM• Commented on by judge.
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hehe hope u like my sentence (made for contest)by Cocoly Docolies <100 words, 6 comments, on Sep 23 10:14 AM• Commented on by judge.
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blood that is all thats left,no face no body just blood,cold and empty of meaning just blood and snow.by black reflection <100 words, 2 comments, on Oct 4 3:59 PM• Commented on by judge.
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A sentence to hook you.by KrazywithaK <100 words, 2 comments, on Oct 13 7:17 PM• Commented on by judge.
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The events were slowly falling into place, and I knew it was only a matter of time until the blood-thirsty plan would take the lives of millions of innocent pedestrians.by Everspirit <100 words, 1 comment, on Oct 4 6:00 PM• Commented on by judge.
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The first thing you will notice, a voice echoed from decades passed, is that you notice everything.by Justin-M-Bernard <100 words, 1 comment, on Oct 12 10:31 PM. In Contest• Commented on by judge.
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His crimson eyes and sparkling fangs caught her attention in an instant and made it impossible for her to look away.by CayleeChaotic <100 words, 2 comments, on Oct 4 10:36 PM• Commented on by judge.
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An entry in a '5 min contest'• Commented on by judge.
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You thought they were innocent, now they're taking over the world, how could our bunnies betray us?by purplejellystalker <100 words, 1 comment, on Oct 12 5:17 PM. In Humor• Commented on by judge.
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If everything has a reason and everyone has a purpose; then why do bad things happen to good people?by MysticRae <100 words, 7 comments, on Oct 14 4:21 PM• Commented on by judge.
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She was like a puppet, with black button eyes sewn on in all the wrong places, cobweb skin that stretched delicately over her bones, and grey eyes that made you want to break her.by Hush <100 words, 3 comments, on Oct 13 8:08 PM• Commented on by judge.
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Ok I can establish that I have just woken up and that I’m conscious and not dead.by Miss Ruby <100 words, 3 comments, on Oct 20 6:16 AM• Commented on by judge.
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I was going to die, and the one I loved was going to kill me.by PurpleSensibility <100 words, 2 comments, on Oct 4 11:58 PM• Commented on by judge.
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For all readers, this is the beginning of a story, not an actual one.by Hyperbole <100 words, 2 comments, on Oct 14 6:01 PM• Commented on by judge.
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When she told me he was out for my blood, I never would have guessed that she meant it literally.• Commented on by judge.
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The whole town was terrified of what had happen last night.by Awais Ahmad <100 words, 2 comments, on Oct 5 9:20 PM• Commented on by judge.
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Gaby held the baby puppy in one small, trembelling handby Jaz- <100 words, 3 comments, on Oct 12 5:46 AM• Commented on by judge.
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by MusicOfTheNight9 <100 words, 2 comments, on Oct 13 7:57 PM• Commented on by judge.
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Nervously, she climbed up on stage, pulled the gun from her hoodie pocket, and in front of the whole student body, blew her brains out.by Cherry Lips <100 words, 5 comments, on Oct 27 1:23 PM• Commented on by judge.
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My addiction grew stronger until I could no longer fight it, until I knew what I had to do.by Heart Breakee <100 words, 1 comment, on Oct 29 9:44 PM• Commented on by judge.
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"Poetry is YOU embodied in words and preserved in my heart"• Commented on by judge.
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by SirBlueHenry <100 words, 1 comment, on Oct 29 6:31 PM• Commented on by judge.
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Every second mattered now, every breath I took was a little waste of time, all I knew was, I had to get out of here.by Marisalyn13 <100 words, 2 comments, on Nov 1 1:19 PM• Commented on by judge.
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by VioletConcept <100 words, 2 comments, on Oct 13 7:31 PM. In Contest• Commented on by judge.
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If you thought you could get away with it, you were dead wrong.by Daemon Morningstar <100 words, 2 comments, on Oct 21 1:42 PM• Commented on by judge.
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My Mother? Of the $0.2 streets in Paris. My Father? Of the nuclear warheads in Iraq. Myself? Nothingness; & therein discovering happiness inside a wine glass after last night's performance.by Anti Creative <100 words, 4 comments, on Oct 22 11:05 AM• Commented on by judge.
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by CrystalFairyWings <100 words, 4 comments, on Oct 24 1:26 AM• Commented on by judge.
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Do you want to hear about how I died?by Serenity Blackheart <100 words, 2 comments, on Nov 1 2:55 PM. In Dark, Five minute contest, Other• Commented on by judge.
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I like your contests, they're so much fun and easy.
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THANK YOU!!!
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Oh, sorry but as you see I'm thirteen, I can't view your entry, seeing as it's labeled adult.
Mind changing it, please?
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Oh my god, every contest I do, no matter how simple, if it is New Writes only, never gets entries.
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Hehe, no worries. It's just the ideas that can grab people's attention.
I'm sure you'll be able to think up something new and original.
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Could you give me an idea??
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Sorry...I can't seem to think of one at the moment. Looks like I've used up all my creative juices.
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Aww, I'm sure you'll be able to think of something. We're all writers of an imaginary sort, are we not?
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Pssht not moi
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Come now, that would be an insult to our imagination. It's an idea that just comes to you, I don't spend long hours just thinking of one.
Inspiration.
You can do it.
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Blast! Didn't make the finalists...Congrats to those who did!
Awesome contest by the way. I've had that intro swimming around in my head forever now
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I know the contest is over, but isn't it slightly unfair that all the entries weren't viewed?
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It's closed for judging, dear. The contest isn't actually closed yet until I've finished reading and commenting on every entry, oh and have judged it, of course.
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Oh, I see! I'm sorry, my misunderstanding. I'm new to the site, and I thought it meant the contest was over. I apologize.
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It's alright. Welcome to SW, then. Hope you like it here.
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cool contest. I do see that some people have trouble telling the difference between a sentence and a paragraph.
good amount of entries. nice.
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Awesome contest but I'm going to write my story now! You already commented on mine. So yeah lol. Mine was "looking through your eyes" And your right, it's a fantasy story! ^w^
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