The Calling of all Fantasy & Dark Writers

Hi, this is my first ever contest, so bear with my mistakes (if there are any).

This is a call to everyone who loves to write dark stories...by that I don't mean stories with dark-skinned people, mind you. What I mean is sad stories, those that are able to make even Hitler and Osama cry...OK, maybe that's a little too exaggerating, but you get the idea.

It's also for those who love fantasy. Why? Because I love them myself, and want to read what you write for fantasy.

But, most of all, this is for...*drum rolls please*...people who write sad, dark fantasy stories. Yeah, those are my kind of stories.

Anyway, here are some rules that need to be followed:
- No sticky caps
- Word limit... below 3000
- ONLY STORIES NO POEMS! Sorry, I don't really read poems much...

*Those who are too blind or just plain lazy to read the rules will be DQ-ed. I would hate to do that, but yeah, I will.

Awaiting that golden chalice from you. Do. Not. Disappoint. Me. Cheers.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on December 26, 2007
  • Rewards: Gold: 200, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 2 people
  • Final notes:
    Hey there to you all!! This was my first contest, and I had a real fun organising and reading through all the entries, but to tell you the truth, choosing the winners was a real headache!

    Many of the entries were fabulous, and I had to make the toughest decision of my life choosing the winners for the first and second prize, because both were excellent, and I liked both of them.

    Congratulations to those who've won, and to those who haven't, don't feel down. I will be back with more contests (I think I'm getting addicted already!!), and you can try your luck then.

    Once again, thank you, and keep writing well!!

Contest Winners

  1. The doll
    The Doll
    She sat up on the shelf in a room long neglected.  A happy child had once lived here but now she was all grown up and living in her own house. Her parents hadn
    by elfflower1989 2000 words, 15 comments, on Mar 10 7:18 PM 2006. In <200 lines, Depression, Fiction
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. Error: Unable to find finalist item 119593, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  3. Chicago's Own Angel
    by perfect paradox 1000 words, 11 comments, on Oct 13 12:28 PM 2007. In Contest, Dark, Young adult
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. Error: Unable to find finalist item 20628, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  5. Departed
    The young girl stood up. She had no idea where she was, no recollection of where she came from. She couldn't even remember who she was. Her
    by Drac 600 words, 22 comments, on Dec 16 10:37 AM 2007. In Dark, Death, Drama, Pain, Sad
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  6. Death
    Death
    Everyone is born with a certain magic, something uncannily special about them that makes them unique.  For some, they go through life never knowing what it is and
    by kidchameleon 1500 words, 53 comments, on Apr 27 10:35 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Fiction, Other
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  7. The Phoenix Child *Chapter 1*
    Whispers... of broken sentences... of broken words... into my broken heart. Cursed... it's not really my fault, is it Kami-sama?
    by Ayesha Raees 2300 words, 8 comments, on Dec 10 5:40 PM 2007. In Dark, Depression, Inspirational, Kimiko yesha, Love, Other
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  8. An Angel's Redemption: Chapter 1: Tears of Angels
    by xBitterxSweetx 700 words, 5 comments, on Nov 21 3:05 AM 2007. In Dark, Other, Spiritual, Strange
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  9. Blood Lust Revison
    1 / Blood Lust Revsion2 / A / N: This is about a very crazed, serial killer. Who butcher, and touchier men. As well as, feed and bath on t
    by V l 1100 words, 14 comments, on Dec 24 12:55 PM 2007. In Gay, Gore, Horror, Serial killer, Series vampire
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • Ayesha Raees
    December 24, 2007
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    awesome contest!


  • Andy Stephenson gold member
    December 26, 2007
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    Thank You!

    Thanks for the honorable mention and points. I'm glad that you had a good contest and also glad that you will be hosting more. I'm glad you like my story. Thanks for hosting.

    Andy