Hellooooooo all.
New story contest, yay me.
Stories involving children are always tricky to write, because many of us dont remember the thoughts as a kid, and because they dont always have the same themes as those of older characters.
So this time, I'm after stories where the main character is under 13. Almost any theme is allowed (can be happy or sad, but must have a point to it, it can't just be a happy recount of a day at the beach where everyone swam and ate and went home). prewrites are also allowed, but only one entry each so choose your best.
Rules
- no erotica, children have no place in erotica.
- no sticky caps, bashing, etc
- no word limit
- use reasonable backgrounds and text for reading.
- stories only, this is a story contest not a poetry contest. poetic prose may be considered.
- the main character must be under 13. however the main character and narrator can, of course, be differant.
more points and places added at judging. so go for it everyone, good luck!
New story contest, yay me.
Stories involving children are always tricky to write, because many of us dont remember the thoughts as a kid, and because they dont always have the same themes as those of older characters.
So this time, I'm after stories where the main character is under 13. Almost any theme is allowed (can be happy or sad, but must have a point to it, it can't just be a happy recount of a day at the beach where everyone swam and ate and went home). prewrites are also allowed, but only one entry each so choose your best.
Rules
- no erotica, children have no place in erotica.
- no sticky caps, bashing, etc
- no word limit
- use reasonable backgrounds and text for reading.
- stories only, this is a story contest not a poetry contest. poetic prose may be considered.
- the main character must be under 13. however the main character and narrator can, of course, be differant.
more points and places added at judging. so go for it everyone, good luck!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 23, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 100, Silver: 60, Bronze: 30, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: Great work guys, there was a lot of variance in stories here, with all sorts of topics and styles. they were great to read. thanks all and congrats to the winners!
Contest Winners
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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 dad• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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“It’s under the bed,” I said triumphantly. / “What is?” my brother asked. / “My Christmas present. Mom and dad bought the slot car racing set I asked for; It’s under the bed.” / “You shouldn’tby bambam1252 1200 words, 1 comment, on Oct 3 9:18 AM 2007. In Family, Personal, Short story
Honorable mention
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by Taylor Renee 700 words, 8 comments, on Oct 5 3:16 PM 2007. In Fiction, Inspirational, Love, Other, Young adult Honorable mention
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The scene before me was not particularly attractive, and certainly not worthy of a National Geographic photographer. It was a barren landscape, consisting of (among other things), bits of drywall, stray branches lo• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [19]
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by artemis the hunter 1300 words, 17 comments, on Aug 20 2:54 AM 2007. In Short story• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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When my brother and I were nine and a half years old our dad was arrested, but unlike the previous times he was arrested this time he isn't• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I stared at my teacher stunned. Did she just say what I thought she said??? I shakily stood up from my chair. Her blaring voice filled theby RedHearts 700 words, 17 comments, on Sep 10 2:57 PM 2007. In Children, First person, Humor, Personal• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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In the year 2030, 123456.7890, there was a handsome and extremely intelligent boy named Blake. He was the delight of his Mommy's eye and t• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The world of competitive tetherball is a small world, limited almost exclusively to the playgrounds of elementary schools and populated witby madgirlslovesong 700 words, 2 comments, on Oct 15 2:31 PM 2007. In Elementary school, Friendship, Recess, Tetherball, Young girls• Commented on by judge.
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On the first day of her new school, Hato skipped all the way there. She was so excited at all the new friends she’d meet. But when she gotby JuliaAlexandrovna 900 words, 14 comments, on Jun 29 3:40 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Markku had talked to the ghost again that day. The ghost was something that he was very proud of. It could never be his, it was its own, bu• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Eyes scan the playground. Beep. Beep. Beep.by Manifesto 1000 words, 2 comments, on Oct 4 6:25 PM 2007. In Fiction, First person, Prejudice, Short story• Commented on by judge.
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8 year old Raph and Dave raised through the woods, ducking and dodging branches and bushes as best as they could. Their small forms strugglby ZionSpawn13 1200 words, 2 comments, on Aug 7 11:19 AM 2007. In Family• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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can the kid be exactly thirteen?
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13 is really a teenager... does the story deal with childhood issues or teenage issues? if its teenage, no, but if its a story about a child then ill accept it. i suppose enter it and we'll see what happens
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Thank you for the gold! It's very appreciated. Congrats to the other winners.
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