ILLUMINATE THE HUMAN CONDITION

'Tis time this heart should be unmoved,
Since others it hath ceased to move:
Yet, though I cannot be beloved,
Still let me love!' (On this day I complete my thirty sixth year, by George 'Lord' Byron 22-01- 1824).

This contest is about quality writing,poetry, prose, fiction, whatever. Just try to write from the heart, and sprinkle some sugar here and there.
I'll read (and comment) on all entries, but here's a list of what I DO NOT like.

-Abuse stories (Child called It style stuff about how Daddy abused me etc).
-Cutting stories (Yes I can identify, but it's getting a bit silly on Sw now).
-Twilight rip offs (sorry, but it just shows a lack of imagination).

I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of entries I get. Best of luck, get writing.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on November 4
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 75, Honorable mention: 3 people
  • Final notes:
    Thanks to everybody that entered my contest. It was a tremendous privilege to read your stories. I had a terrible time separating the first three, as they all deserved the Gold award. Thanks again, Rorshach.

Contest Winners

  1. The Search for Significance
    The death of his 12 year old son brings about introspection and a new perspective on life for a 55 year old drug-addicted college professor
    by Random317 1800 words, 20 comments, on Nov 2 7:53 PM. In First person, Life, Overcoming personal obstacles
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. Fare Thee Well
    Fare Thee Well is a goodbye to a first love.
    by seamus 600 words, 26 comments, on Oct 21 12:34 PM. In Contest, Drama, Life, Love, Personal
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Work in progress; death to the tyrant grief.
    I always stop the car here. It's a good spot for letting the mind unravel so that it can be woven together in a different weft and woof. JR
    by daftweejimmy 2200 words, 15 comments, on Oct 6 3:02 PM
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. Cleopatra: The Untold Stories (Part 1)
    I wept at my father’s feet, begging the captors to let me stay. They cruelly shook their head and carried me off. I screamed and cried as they carted me off. I looked at my father, his head held high as he looked at me coldly
    by Lost Soul 12 1400 words, 11 comments, on Oct 30 12:18 PM. In Chapter 1, Cleopatra, Historical fiction
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  5. And this people, is why Humans suck! {Rant}
    Yeah =.=; Do not read if you are super religouse, this is you only warining =.=;;;
    by The Insane Eraser 300 words, 21 comments, on Oct 23 1:44 AM. In Drama, Gay, Hmm, Inspirational, Life, Love, Other, Personal, Romance, Short story
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  6. The Mask is in Place (poem)
    Hiding beneath a mask
    like a second skin
    by Queen Mab 100 words, 5 comments, on Nov 2 2:38 PM. In Dark, Depression, Life, Personal, Poem, Poetry, Sad
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. October 20-25th
    by owlbookdreams 2300 words, 2 comments, on Oct 25 8:23 PM
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • Farhan
    October 21
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    nice poetry in the start


  • The Insane Eraser silver member
    October 21
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    eh, O.o...allowing prewriktes will get you more and better stuff XD I learned that the hard way v.v


    • Rorshach gold member
      October 21
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      You are probably right, but I'll see how it goes.


    • Rorshach gold member
      October 30
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      Now allowing rewrites in my competition. You were absoloutely spot on.


  • Lady Pixie Greeters member
    October 21
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    Cartman!

    Nice contest. I'll see if I can write anything up for it.

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