On The Row

Ok, I was just inspired to start this contest by a conversation I had with a friend on here about 20 second ago! LOL

For this, I want Death Row stories. Criminal psychology has always been one of my interests, and I read a book of letters sent from prisoners to their pen pals a year or so ago. It really moved me.

What I want you to do is write from the perspective of the prisoner, as he lives his last day, and walks to his execution. I have a strong stomach, so put in as much or as little detail as you want.

If there is explicit gore and nasty stuff, please just label it apporopriately.

Make it as long or as short as you want. Just make me feel for this person. Do a bot of reasearch too, if you like. Make it real. Make it gritty. Make me go 'wow'.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on July 23, 2007
  • Rewards: Gold: 250, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50
  • Final notes:
    Thank you all who entered this contest. I enjoyed each and every one, and I hope that you all feel proud of the wonderful tales you have created here.

Contest Winners

  1. Laugh with Sinners, Cry With Saints
    If ever I wished I weren’t such a queasy motherfucker, it was now. Already I could feel bile rising all the way to the very back of my mouth, spreading acidity throughout my tongue. I snarl and quickly turn my face and spit a
    by CasperQueenofHoochie 1000 words, 4 comments, on Jul 22 7:32 PM 2007. In Contest entry, First person
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Forbidden
    I collapse into his embrace and am met with a flood of kisses and the simple delight of his arms wrapped around me so tightly.
    by SoMeBoDySaVeMe 2400 words, 12 comments, on Jul 19 9:19 PM 2007. In Drama, Fiction, First person, Love, Romance, Tragedy
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  3. Carpe Diem
    How is it, after years of success, of living in the limelight, I’ve been reduced to this? I used to be a fucking rock star, god damnit, and
    by Zsadist Gates 1500 words, 2 comments, on Jul 21 3:44 AM 2007. In Angst, Drama, Romance, Short story
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [7]

1 - 7 of 7
  • The Man Who Never Smiled
    A brief insight into the life of a demented and prolific serial killer, and the mind of the man assigned to interview him.
    by Xineph 5900 words, 57 comments, on Mar 8 5:54 PM 2007. In Crime, Dark, Fiction, First person, Murder, Other, Short story
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • The Last Letter
    Dear Mom, / They tell me you won’t come see me off, and I guess I understand. I guess no mother wants to see her daughter die. I wish you would have written to me, but I guess I understand why you didn’t. Maybe I wo
    by Kyddryn 1000 words, 5 comments, on Jul 13 2:05 PM 2007. In Mature content
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Just another day
    Just another day on deaths row, i wake up to the sounds of the thrashing of the locks. The noise forces my tired eyes to open, i still havent slept, worry overtakes my need of sleep, I feel that same feeling overtake my tired
    by Ziee.. 500 words, 2 comments, on Jul 20 1:04 PM 2007. In Deaths row, Life, Prison
    • Commented on by judge.

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  • necronomijon
    July 7, 2007
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    I shall certainly have to enter something in this!


  • Krystiinee
    July 8, 2007
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    Hmm..

    I really like the idea for this contest. It's different. I'm probably gonna enter if I get some free time to work on it later =].

  • SoMeBoDySaVeMe
    July 23, 2007
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    Thank you so much for awarding my story the silver trophy! It makes me so elated to know that you enjoyed my piece. This was a great idea for a contest, and I'm glad I entered! Thanks again!