Okay, this is the first contest I've run and so it's going to a pretty simple one. Just write me a story (or several if you're so inclined.) Well that’s the premise so I hope that’s got you thinking.
Now for the not so fun part – the rules.
1) StIcKy CaPs and ALL CAPS are allowed (I’m looking for a story so as long as I can read it right to the end, we’re good.)
2) Prewrites are allowed. I am tempted to judge them a little harsher than new entries though, so they’d better be something really special. I know a good story when I read it though so if it deserves to win, it will.
3) Not that I ever read it, with the exception of it getting tossed into some of the books that I read, but I’m going to allow adult themes as well.
4) Correct grammar, though hugely beneficial, is not mandatory. However, if I can’t chose between two entries for a trophy then the better written one will most likely pick up the points.
5) Multiple entries allowed.
Now, they weren’t so bad, were they? Actually they aren’t exactly rules, more like guidelines. So, why not submit me a little something.
Most of all just have fun with this and let your imagination flow. I like people to have fun with what they’re writing, hence Prewrites are getting a slightly harder time. You just don’t get the fun of a contest with something you’ve written before.
Now for the not so fun part – the rules.
1) StIcKy CaPs and ALL CAPS are allowed (I’m looking for a story so as long as I can read it right to the end, we’re good.)
2) Prewrites are allowed. I am tempted to judge them a little harsher than new entries though, so they’d better be something really special. I know a good story when I read it though so if it deserves to win, it will.
3) Not that I ever read it, with the exception of it getting tossed into some of the books that I read, but I’m going to allow adult themes as well.
4) Correct grammar, though hugely beneficial, is not mandatory. However, if I can’t chose between two entries for a trophy then the better written one will most likely pick up the points.
5) Multiple entries allowed.
Now, they weren’t so bad, were they? Actually they aren’t exactly rules, more like guidelines. So, why not submit me a little something.
Most of all just have fun with this and let your imagination flow. I like people to have fun with what they’re writing, hence Prewrites are getting a slightly harder time. You just don’t get the fun of a contest with something you’ve written before.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 2, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 250, Silver: 125, Bronze: 70, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: Well, I finally got through all 89 entries! I was hoping to be able to make some sweeping statement about all the stories but they’re all so different and quirky in their own way so I’m glad I took the approach to deciding the winners that I did. Still, there are stories that I loved that are still going to miss out Well done all.
Now to the main part, in reverse order.
HM: Breathe, Make Me Proud & As Annie Sleeps
All three of these stories are wonderful. I loved the whole structure of Breathe, while As Annie Sleeps just blew me away with its simplicity. Make me proud, like the other two was just a beautiful story that, if I’m honest moved me to the verge of tears. Congratulations to their writers.
3: Forbidden
A truly wonderful story that I found gripping right from the start. I loved the construction of the story, and how it kept me thinking all the way through. As I said in my comment on the piece “the ending caught me by surprise but maybe that’s because when your lovers are reunited I thought that your lead had gained redemption.” Excellent work.
2: In this Place We are Everything
What can I say? Even in this huge contest, this story stood out for its unique approach. It evokes emotions that feel at the same time familiar and fantastical. Again, I’ll turn to my original comment because it reveals what affect the story first had on my thoughts – “They say that a picture paints a thousand words, but it seemed that each of your sentences painted a gallery of pictures, perfectly.”
And the winner…
1: The Green Cat’s Eye Marble
This won primarily for the reason that it was exactly what I was looking for. It was a story that made me care for the main characters. Even knowing that they were going to succeed my heart was still in my mouth with anticipation. There really is nothing that I could fault with the entire piece except maybe that it ended. Truly exceptional and I think a worthy winner. Congratulations.
Contest Winners
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My Grandson stood on his tiptoes as he looked over the items on my dresser. He reached for the big green cats eye marble. / “What’s this Grby Rosemary 600 words, 14 comments, on Jun 28 9:48 AM 2007. In Family, Short story
Gold trophy winner
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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
Bronze trophy winner
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Another loud boom. A whimper and the boy began to cry out. “Daddy, I’m scared!” / I hugged him tightly to me. “Shh, it’s okay. Daddy’s here.” I wasn’t the boy’s father. But at this point, the boy was in a state of deli• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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A child's imagination is a curious thing. It holds the blueprints to a secret world.by The Imagined 1000 words, 5 comments, on Jul 23 8:53 PM 2007. In Childrens, Family, Love
Honorable mention
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Silver trophy winner
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by So Be It 700 words, 16 comments, on Jun 12 10:46 PM 2007. In Family, Life, Sad, Tattered flag, Third person, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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His words were a liquid symphony of one thousand lost languages, finding their way on a road to awe.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by EtherealButterfly 1500 words, 48 comments, on Dec 16 9:13 AM 2006. In Rape• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The Frighteners / Babysitting is for the most part an endeavour undertaken by the fairer sex and chaps who are good with colours / light onby The Racing Snake 1200 words, 22 comments, on Jul 26 10:27 AM 2007. In Humor• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Or, The End of the world.by peripheral visionary 400 words, 8 comments, on Jul 27 1:37 PM 2007. In , Fiction, Humor, Short story• Commented on by judge.
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by On.Cue 700 words, 19 comments, on Feb 11 5:09 PM 2007. In Stupidity mixed with randomness• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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There's nothing fascinating about a sleepy, little town.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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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• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A story I worked on for two years. Original, and very unique.
But, nobody wants to read it, because it's long...
by SaitoKojima 10500 words, 50 comments, on Sep 23 7:56 AM 2007. In Dark, Depression, Fiction, First person, Romance• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
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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Timothy hates opening his wallet. Every time he peels apart the Velcro, he sees failure. / It’s unavoidable, cringing in the front sleevby JLPreston 2000 words, 4 comments, on Jul 30 5:50 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I let the sweet, milky piece of chocolate melt on my tongue, savoring every taste of it. The light breeze, carrying the heat of the blazing• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by Greeneyes15 900 words, 10 comments, on Jul 30 11:15 PM 2007. In First person, Love, Sad, Young adult• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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“Mommy!” the little boy called for his mother. Everything around him was blurry and fuzzy. He could not see anything clearly. The little bo• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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It was the crack of dawn. People were awoken from their dreams by the loud rhythmic drumbeats. They knew what it meant. The workers, who wo• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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1Today we went to the funeral home to pre-arrange the funeral of my husband. To many it maybe too morbid but in practicality it is the easby skye01 1800 words, 2 comments, on Apr 8 8:28 PM 2007. In Death, Depression, First person, Society, Spiritual• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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One day there was one person that wrote an I.O.U. Then he did another and he did it 100 times.He did this on very valuable things like money, games, toys, and more. The people got really mad and went on a search to find the p• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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World War 3 has started and this story follows one of the few survivors.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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There was once a boy, who unknowingly volunteered to go insane with twenty-something other people. This was a student signing himself up for a class that involved many projects, papers, and a singularly liberal amount of read• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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A folktale from Uncle Nancy.by hey incendiary 700 words, 3 comments, on Aug 3 1:24 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by ohemeegeeay 500 words, 37 comments, on Mar 2 3:00 PM 2007. In• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by TheDevilishDuo 1200 words, 1 comment, on Aug 4 1:41 PM 2007. In Dark, Depression, Eating disorder, Mental health, Young adult• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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“Possibly, if I’ve had too much to drink. Never, including and especially if we’re the last two people on Earth. And hell yeah. Who wouldn’t?” / “Eh. I wouldn’t.” / “That’s because you’re hopelessly stuck in a one-dimby JLPreston 1400 words, 2 comments, on Aug 5 2:24 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by octoberdusk 2500 words, 6 comments, on Aug 5 7:51 PM 2007. In Abuse, First person, Life, Short story, Teen, Young adult• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by belowit 500 words, 3 comments, on Aug 2 4:43 PM 2007. In , First person, Humor, Other, Teen, Young adult• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by belowit 500 words, 4 comments, on Aug 3 1:36 PM 2007. In , First person, Humor, Other, Short story, Teen, Young adult• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Bellport was a small town that made up the entire island, which was about two miles away from mainland Washington. It stretched out like Chby On.Cue 10100 words, 14 comments, on Jul 6 11:30 PM 2007. In Death, Erm...life?, Gay, Homophobia, Lesbian, Love, Other, Teen• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I was born and raised in what is considered "THE SOUTH", to be specific "GOOD OLD Virginia". In the early years of my childhood I live 25 minutes out side of Richmond in a place called Hanover County, within walking distance• Viewed by judge.
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Once upon a time there was a beautiful boy. / I loved him.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by darkpaintedreams 300 words, 107 comments, on Aug 3 9:01 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I saw an angel cry today. / Her broken wings hung down by her side, and she was dying. / She was the most beautiful creature I had ever seen. / But I couldn't help her. I could only pray. / / Her wings were faded from white to grey, and they we• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Sequel to SHOGO - Era of the New Beginning, this story continues Saito's life, and ultimately, to his downfall...by SaitoKojima 4800 words, 39 comments, on Sep 18 2:07 PM 2007. In Crime, Dark, Depression, Fiction, First person• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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A clumsy drunk walked out of a bar and stumbled out into the brisk air. His shoes clapped loudly as they hit the concrete sidewalk. He looked forward, trying to make out the figures of blur before him. The man came to the bby Forsaken Unicorn 800 words, 1 comment, on Jun 30 8:59 AM 2007. In Inspirational• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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She breathed heavily as she stared into his cold eyes, trying to read him. He wasn't like other men. He was unreadable. She jumped toward him, only to be pulled back down by the chains that held her bound to the floor. "How dby Unpredictable Lover 500 words, 29 comments, on Jun 5 6:22 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Reliving the Nightmare. / She Shuddered. This was the room where it had happened. / Mike held her hand tightly, as they stood before the doby Kelander 1000 words, 6 comments, on Jul 10 10:28 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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She could feel the presence of someone, but was not able to see them. She knew they were there, though she couldn't hear them. the rain felby Unpredictable Lover 400 words, 5 comments, on Aug 19 1:32 PM 2007. In• Viewed by judge.
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by KingPoe 1700 words, 9 comments, on Feb 17 11:07 PM 2007. In Dark, Death, Fiction, Mystery, Short story, Strange, Weird, Young adult• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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“When a soldier gets to heaven, / To Saint Peter he will tell, / ‘Another soldier reporting sir… / I’ve served my time in Hell’” / - an old war slogan / A strong wind rounded in from the seaby KingPoe 2400 words, 16 comments, on Mar 16 9:08 PM 2007. In Action, Fiction, Sad, Short story, Third person, War• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I was only ten when it happened. I still think that it wasn’t fair that she had to die, especially when I was that young. A little girl neeby Greeneyes15 300 words, 2 comments, on Aug 7 5:18 PM 2007. In• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by artemis the hunter 1300 words, 17 comments, on Aug 20 2:54 AM 2007. In Short story• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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We all know that even amidst the greatest evil, something good can be brought out of it. Finding that silver lining, or discovering a ligh• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by ArtificialSweetener 200 words, 4 comments, on Aug 23 10:11 AM 2007. In Drama, Life, Romance, Society, Teen, Unfinished, Young adult• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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As dark clouds rolled accross the amber sky, Rida's bright green eyes grew wide with fear. Her dark brown hair blew gently around her paleby Edens Angel 600 words, 7 comments, on Jul 7 9:59 AM 2007. In Dark, Depression, Fire, Love, Romance• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Finally, the man’s mouth opened; “Git outa ‘ere. Whi’ yah still c’n.”
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The full moon, hangs above my head. / For me to fear of its light of choas. / To turn me into a beast of no meaning of this life. / I, crav• Viewed by judge.
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Is there a word limit?
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Why do I always forget something
No, there's no word limit.
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Do you mind reading a story that is uber long?
Maybe 10000 word-ish? Haha. If you don't want to read that long of a story, feel free to remove it from teh contest =) I wouldn't blame you. I'd be pretty annoyed to read that long of a story. Hmmm, but that I am believed to have ADD or something >>
Anywhos. AHH. I wanna enter lots of stories for this contest now =X -
Hmm, this might be the ffirst contest I got in. I'll give it a try.
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Holy crap!
81 entries! Wow! Good luck reading all those! Sheesh! -
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Haha, it ended at 89! So far I've slugged through only 18 of them. Luckily I've got most of my RL commitments out of the way so I can focus on getting through this.
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Hey, sorry, about the poem...but a poem is still a story just has more feelings to it....I just wanted to try somthing knew... -
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As far as I'm concerned I only asked for a story, how that story was composed was completely up to the person who entered.
At least I'll be able to spot your entery when I come across it.
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Hey Stegodude, good luck with judging this monster of a compo. I know I wouldnt really like to be you
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Why aren't you judging????? I've been waiting for ages to find out who won?????
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