Hi, everyone! This is my first contest, so I hope you like it!
I know this is the overused contest types, but I like these. You will be given various options and you have to base your story around one of them.
Contest Options
So, going on, the options are as follows:
Option One
Love and Romance
I am interested in reading romantic stories. I don't care if they're married or not, all I need is a bit of love, romance. This should be good. I base alot of my stories around around romantic tragedies - so like this stuff.
Please, try to make it filled with passion and gentle, soft words that express love. It'll really make it good.
Option Two
Depression
Dark. I want something out of the ordinary. I want reasons, depression, insult and I want to know why yor character is doing all this. Please, try to be descriptive in this.
Option Three
Fantasy
I love fantasy. Anything with dragons, mermaids, witches, angels, demons. To sum it all up, anything that is out of the ordinary, including everything supernatural.
Option Four
Quotes
I know it is difficult. but i want you to write something based along quotes. You can use the given, which will be more appreciated. If you have your own quotation, please message me 'before' posting your story.
The quotes are:
A liar is not believed even though he tell the truth. - Cicero As ill-luck would have it. - Cervantes Love in its essence is spiritual fire. - Swedenborg Evil often triumphs but never conquers. - Joseph Roux It is better to be envied than pitied. - Herodotus Noble deeds that are concealed are most esteemed - PascalOption Five
Startings
These are a couple of startings, I would really love it if you tried to make your story on this option. You will be provided starters and just make a story from the line.
These are the startings:
There I stood, the silver sand curling around my feet, gentle waves crashing onto my legs. No, I could not let them do this. It was too unfair. Starting in the morning, I could never have guessed that the day would turn out as it did. The plan could work, or at least that is what I thought would happen. I was trapped, trapped in an endless stretch of blackness. From within my soul, I could hear tears falling. O! So saddening was this all.Options Six
Poetic Stories or Poems
I don't like poetry - but that's because I can't write it. I am in awe to everyone and anyone that can write decent poetry. I love rhymings, but even without them, the peom has no less beauty. I want poems and poetic stories, with repetition and beauty.
Now, here I am very demanding. It's hard, I know, but leave me to feel the emotion. Don't go into long descriptions and feelings. Say what you want, in a few, beautiful words and just leave me to taste the feelings.
I would love it if you could pull this off.
Option Seven
Mysteries and Suspense
Leave me wanting more and more. Leave me in deductions of what shall happen next. I am not only limiting to murders and thievery but you may approch the topic in any way.
Option Eight
Sorrow and Tragedy
This can be anything, absolutely anything that's sad and really touched your heart. I want you to make me cry, to make me want shoulders. Feelings are very important here. Make it as emotional as you can - but hey! No unnecessary and overdone pieces.
Option Nine
Short Prose
I find Short Prose as the most difficult writing tasks ever! You have to choose the exact wordins and the details which will fit! It's just like - O! Darn, I went one word above! Urgh!
Lets see if you can come up with something!Your story must be underneath 150 words. I will be using the Microsoft Word counter to determine the words.
Option Ten
Songs
I love music - well, so does everyone else, but hey! Everyone says that so why shouldn't I.
A New Day Has Come - Celine Dion Candle In The Wind - Elton John Jesus Take The Wheel - Carrie Underwood The Voice Within - Christina Through The Rain - Mariah Carey Just Beat It - Michael Jackson All By Myself - Celine Dion Illegal - ShakiraIf you have your own song, please message be 'before' you put in a story. I stress on 'please'.
Suggestions
I have loads of suggestions for you.
Please make sure that your story has proper grammar, punctuation and spellings. I know they're easy to overlook, but just recheck.
Absolutely nothing cliche. I don't want to have read it before. Really, just check to see if i've commented and if I have don't submit the story. Please. Make sure that the story idea is unique and captivating.
I'm trying to be as nice as I can possibly be. So don't get on my nerves by breaking rules. Of course, if you still take pride in being a rule breaker, just message me and I'll see if the rule you broke is serious or not.
I will give warnings if you've broken rules. If you don't heed it. Well, it's your fault, dude!
Thanks.
Rules and Regulations
No erotica - I'm only fourteen, guys! Besides - talk about 'gross'. I don't care about murder, depression and suicide, it doesn't bug me, but it bugs the computer, because it doesn't let me acces to those! Talk about 'unfair'. Remove the adul ratings - again, make sure there is no erotica. There is no word minimum, a good story can be told in a few lines! However, the word maximum is 4'000 . One word over it and you're out. Backgrounds - make sure someone can read the words clearly. Proper grammar. Enter as many times as you want. Really, there's no limit. I'm not dumb, but make sure you write the option no. in your notes. This goes for everyone who hasn't submitted stories yet.I don't like to disqualify people, but if you break the rules, that's just your fault.
Judges
These are your judges:
Asfand
Aaez
In order to keep the contest fair, I am co-judging with him, and possibly a few other friends.
The judges - I'll post they're names here if they are more - will be leaving comments. I'll make sure of that, don't worry. These comments will contain honest to god criticism and reasons of why we enjoyed the story.
Notes
I am hoping to get many entries. This is going to be a series contests - at least I hope so - and well, good luck to all!
Points are going to be increased as soon as we get 15 entries. I assure you, don't worry about points.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 10, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 125, Silver: 75, Bronze: 25, Honorable mention: 6 people
- Final notes: With 52 entries and so many different options to choose from it was hell difficult to judge. With painstaking effort and some regret, the contest is ended. I increased to HM and both Aaez and I are proud to announce the winners:
Gold: Dyslexia
Silver: Suicidal
Bronze: Love Poem
HM: Love like Winter
HM: I love You
HM: three poems
HM: The Dragon and The Maiden
HM: Forest
HM: One down
The judging was mainly based on originality, flow and story structure. Almost all entries were mind-blowing, but these - in our view - excelled.
Thank you so much for entering everyone!
Contest Winners
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Eating a bowl of alphabets cereal for breakfast is the highlight of my day. I confidently plunge the silver spoon into the milk and scoopby Blurith 100 words, 48 comments, on Jun 15 8:23 PM 2007. In , First person, Personal, Short story
Gold trophy winner
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by sly fox 1500 words, 44 comments, on Jun 15 3:33 PM 2007. In Dark, First person, Inspirational, Sad, Short story, Young adult
Silver trophy winner
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I love you / It's as simple as that / But it's beyond that / It's more than holding your hand / Or giving you a kiss goodnight / Picture the world's greatest writer / With the pen of an angel / Pouring all• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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(Love like winter...) / They embrace in the frigid air, amidst the swirling snowflakes and flawless ice sculptures. Here it's December every day... / They were destined their love, together before time had begunby Jinxgirl 100 words, 3 comments, on Mar 6 5:56 AM 2007. In , Based on song lyrics, Dark, Love
Honorable mention
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Even though he's dead; in my mind, he lives.by Siby Anan 1600 words, 24 comments, on Jun 3 6:56 PM 2007. In Overcoming the death of a loved Honorable mention
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Thoughts ignored, opinions dismissed / the toungue dies / the black void deepens. / The detachment expands / Such bitter sweet torture / toby Forsaken-Love <100 words, 1 comment, on Jul 7 4:13 AM 2007. In Dark, Depression, First person Honorable mention
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"What have we here, my lady dear? What brings you to my cave?" / "I came to talk. I think it's time that you learn to behave." /by Andy Stephenson 300 words, 56 comments, on Oct 22 12:33 AM 2006. In Children, Dragon, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Medieval Honorable mention
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Like the swaying of boughs in the soft autumn breeze / Life resembles the being of forests of trees / In the womb of the mother where the foetus grows strong / I praise the evil father in this unholiest of song /by Midnightmare 300 words, 4 comments, on Jun 24 10:23 PM 2007. In Dark, Fiction, Other, Poem Honorable mention
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by tutie7 300 words, 5 comments, on Nov 28 9:34 AM 2006. In Depression, Inspirational Honorable mention
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Bronze trophy winner
Entries [42]
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by Another Sad Song 500 words, 12 comments, on Jun 23 9:53 PM 2007. In Depression, Love, Teen, Weird, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The morning sun rose in the Far East, illuminating the bedroom floor. Dianne and Marcus lay in their bed, cuddled close with one another. /• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by cokes 2700 words, 8 comments, on Jun 15 6:36 PM 2006• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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put me on a pedestal and kiss my dainty toes / find yourself in love with me you know the goddess knows / put your head onto the ground and• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I always knew the sky was my friend; he kindly stopped raining when ever I forgot my umbrella. He liked to give me sunshine hugs, and we wo• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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BODYBUILDER / By Robert Davidson / ‘Can I give you a hand with those boxes?’ / The upstairs flat had been let at last andby robert davidson 4600 words, 19 comments, on Oct 9 6:05 AM 2007. In Angst, Life, Love, Romance, Short story• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I woke up this morning as if from a dream--or a nightmare. Cloud-filtered sunlight fell in a pale ray across my bed, where the fine linen sheets clung to me like spidersilk wrapped around a fly, damp with cold sweat. I sat up and tried to shove them asideby Bitter Irony 1400 words, 8 comments, on May 22 6:35 PM 2007. In Dark, Depression, Fantasy, First person, Other• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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/ / It’s been awful weird since my sister Stella died. She was the oldest of us, my brother and my sister and me, I mean. My mama and dadby Jinxgirl 1600 words, 5 comments, on Apr 21 8:00 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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“I’m going not going to do this anymore.” I say to myself. “No more.” / / Do I actually believe what I tell myself? Of course not. Everyby Pray For Me 1400 words, 11 comments, on May 15 6:12 PM 2007. In Cutting• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A lonely figure stood in the silver light of the planets twin moons. On his back were two gorgeous golden wings that sparkled under the mooby eaglethunder 1000 words, 2 comments, on Jun 25 11:22 AM 2007. In Fantasy• Commented on by judge.
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Leaves crunched underneath her feet. A jade eye flickered at me through the wavy mass of auburn hair, tousled by the wind. / "Sígueme," sh• Commented on by judge.
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Gabriella scanned the streets, from the top of the building, She loved this Job , watching over the humans, looking out for other intrudingby Taboo Pixie 3400 words, 26 comments, on May 13 9:15 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Prologue / It is the Year Three thousand on the Planet of Auroa 7, and for thousands of years the planet had been locked in an era of Darkn• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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She stares. Nothing lies behind those blue eyes, but a blankness that penetrates you. Blue eyes that used to be full of life, and laughter.by xhappyxrainbowsx 600 words, 8 comments, on Jun 21 7:03 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Growing up was a pleasant experience. As a reincarnate, I am lucky to have any memories of my previous life, let alone good ones. Those who• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by ArtificialSweetener 100 words, 5 comments, on Jul 7 12:06 PM 2007. In , Life, Love, Teen, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by ArtificialSweetener 200 words, 2 comments, on Jul 7 11:57 AM 2007. In , Depression, Life, Love, Sad, Teen, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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He stopped, looked around, and started to cry. For the first time in 23 years, since he was five years old, he cried and he did it without• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The Kennels. / “It’s all your fault Jess, “ Rachel said. “I warned you this would happen.” / “Why, my fault?” Said Jess “It was your stupid• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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It is exactly 12:01 AM, / And underneath the streetlamps a milky orange circle / Means I am swathed in light, / Which spills across your / Grass-green / Front door. / It is exactly 12:01 AM, / And underneat• Commented on by judge.
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by TrackAndy 1000 words, 4 comments, on Jul 3 4:24 PM 2007. In Adventure, First person, Love, Teen, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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There I stood, the silver sand curling around my feet, gentle waves crashing onto my legs, I hesitated only secconds before diving. One lasby JumpingJitters <100 words, 2 comments, on Jul 3 11:27 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Part 1 / / I glance at him out of the corner of my eye. He hasn't noticed yet. I have been stealing glances at him all class. Not thatby Ahava 2100 words, 5 comments, on Dec 29 2:22 PM 2006• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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“There’s someone else.” / I wait, silent and expectant at the breakfast table, for the bottom (of what? The whole world? Yes, this seems seby JLPreston 1600 words, 2 comments, on Jul 2 8:05 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Comments
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Best. Contest. Ever.
You and Aaez have an awwwesome contest here.
But that makes me mad @ you. Yours is better than mine!!
No fair
Anyway, this is an aweeeesome contest. Great job with it!! I may enter, I may not
Oh yeah, and I looove the song Jesus Take The Wheel by Carrie UNderwood!! -
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lolz!!!
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Can I enter The Highway Man by Johnny Cash please as a song?
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yea, sure.....i mean...like why not!!
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w00t.
this is the first contest I've entered in years. My entry was fun to write
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really......great to know u had fun!!!
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Can I enter Alive and Kicking- Nonpoint? Pleases...
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i have absolutely no idea what u just said......
if its a story..and its one of the options then i guess soo.....
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lol, what? The "pleases"? Its for the song option.
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Thanks
Thanks for the honorable mention and for hosting this contest. 52 is a lot of entries. I hope you had a good time with your contest. Very glad that you liked my story/poem.
Andy
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