Wow! That first contest was amazing and I sincerely thank all who entered. There were some great entries and it was very difficult to move some excellent stories downward. Therefore I have changed the theme slightly to "stories that demonstrate an inner strength" and encourage any honorable mentions to re-enter. Minimum word count is 300 unless I am so inspired that I can't ignore the message. On the flip side try to keep it under 1500. This is not a novel, it is a story for inspiration.
Unlike the last contest almost anything is acceptable but keep the contest theme in mind. Obviously a sci-fi story is not a demonstration of one's inner strength. Another caution: I am more critical of style and meter in poetry; unless you are sure you can pull it off, stick with prose. Grammar and the whole sticky cap, typo syndrome will be less a factor than before but if I can't get through it logically, well....!
Good luck and blow me away!
Unlike the last contest almost anything is acceptable but keep the contest theme in mind. Obviously a sci-fi story is not a demonstration of one's inner strength. Another caution: I am more critical of style and meter in poetry; unless you are sure you can pull it off, stick with prose. Grammar and the whole sticky cap, typo syndrome will be less a factor than before but if I can't get through it logically, well....!
Good luck and blow me away!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 9, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: Thanks to all who entered. Shame on those who sit back. The first place was an easy choice and second followed almost as easily. Third and fourth were torture since I wanted both to trophy at the higher level. For the honorable mentions; I hope that you keep perfecting your work and keep wowing us all.
For those who did not make the finals: do not think that your work was inferior in any way, just that others were more focused on the specific contest.
Thank you; Thank you....Thank you!
Contest Winners
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She had been anorexic for years. There wasn't a time she could remember eating guiltlessly. She was also bulimic, for a little less time. It got to the point that the only time she could remember what chocolate ice-cream tastby GossamerAlice 1100 words, 3 comments, on Jan 2 10:32 PM 2008. In Eating disorders, Other, Personal, Recovery
Gold trophy winner
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by beezy92 500 words, 42 comments, on Dec 15 6:31 PM 2007. In , Death, Diseases, Fiction, First person, Young adult
Silver trophy winner
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by Taylor Renee 400 words, 6 comments, on Nov 29 2:34 PM 2007. In First person, Inspirational, Love, Other, Young adult
Bronze trophy winner
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A soft breeze whisked through the air, darting between branches and blossoms which extended far from the trees. The air smelled sweet of spby Hope Marie 1400 words, 14 comments, on Jul 1 1:05 AM 2007. In Christian, Inspirational, Short story, Spiritual
Honorable mention
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An inch. That is all that I can muster with my energy, no matter how hard I try, no matter how determined I am. Just an inch. I look aheby Dark Wanderer 1400 words, 6 comments, on Oct 20 2:55 PM 2007. In Inspirational• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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1I awake to the movement in the bed as he tries to sit up on the side of the bed. I wait with halted breath to see if he can stand up by hiby skye01 2000 words, 25 comments, on Nov 26 6:40 PM 2006. In First person, Inspirational, Love, Spiritual• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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As I stood before the small, detached house that my ex-husband and I rented together, I realized I could never go back. Even if there was sby whichcraft 900 words, 7 comments, on Sep 15 11:32 PM 2007. In Fiction, Inspirational, Life, Other, Personal, Sad, Short story
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I am remembering it now, entering the tunnel, the gentle glow that bathed me and filled me.1 / I am also remembering how it happened, how it occurred so suddenly, without warning. How it turned oby Elisabeth 400 words, 7 comments, on Jan 2 7:04 AM 2008. In Experience., First person, Inspirational, Truth• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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When Jane was three years old, her mother took her to school for the first time- a large room in the basement of their town’s only library. It was a bright sunny day, placid and dreamlike, not unlike any other during those fby Miss Anona 600 words, 3 comments, on Oct 5 1:38 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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from this wat exactly are you looking for?
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Another contest made by you!
I shall enter!
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lol, wonderful contest!
Was this the one you were talking about?
I don't think I have time to enter anything...new or otherwise
What do you think?
And either way, awesome contest, and good luck to all entrants
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Dis be da one!
Glad you like it but it is open til 1/9 then the hammer comes down. Some good stories and I get to play God. Oh the power!
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AH!
I actually placed!!!
Thanks soo much 
Great contest! [again
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