I'm taking a break from my usual contest rules, for something new.
I want you to submit your shortest stories! They are stories 1500 words or less, and they couldn't be better if they were 15000 words! They can be about anything or anyone, just enter.
RULES
1. All submissions must be 1500 words or less. If you have one that's a bit more and you think is just fantastic, message me and I'll consider it.
2. Be polite to the others in the contest.
3. Please do not submit something that is in MORE than seven contests at the moment. I want stories, not spam. If you really want me to read it, send me a message and I will, but don't just enter because I'm being lax on rules.
4. Have fun!
Pretty simple, right?
I'll be reading them as they are submitted. You may enter more than one. HOWEVER, know that I can be sort of a harsh judge at times. So any comments I make that may seem sort of...blunt, know I don't make them to be mean but to give you honest feedback. Only enter if you can handle that. And if you break any of the rules, I will disqualify you without warning.
Alrighty kids, have fun!
PS- Yes, there are two people in the contest now with a 1600 word story! But they messaged me ahead of time, so they're fine. Just letting y'all know that they're not breaking the rules.
2nd PS- Sorry if I'm a little slow commenting. I have all the entries printed out, and all but the last ten to enter "graded", but I managed to catch the newest winter bug. I'll try to get as many of the stories commented on as I can as they come in, but it all depends on how long I can keep my head up.
I want you to submit your shortest stories! They are stories 1500 words or less, and they couldn't be better if they were 15000 words! They can be about anything or anyone, just enter.
RULES
1. All submissions must be 1500 words or less. If you have one that's a bit more and you think is just fantastic, message me and I'll consider it.
2. Be polite to the others in the contest.
3. Please do not submit something that is in MORE than seven contests at the moment. I want stories, not spam. If you really want me to read it, send me a message and I will, but don't just enter because I'm being lax on rules.
4. Have fun!
Pretty simple, right?
I'll be reading them as they are submitted. You may enter more than one. HOWEVER, know that I can be sort of a harsh judge at times. So any comments I make that may seem sort of...blunt, know I don't make them to be mean but to give you honest feedback. Only enter if you can handle that. And if you break any of the rules, I will disqualify you without warning.
Alrighty kids, have fun!
PS- Yes, there are two people in the contest now with a 1600 word story! But they messaged me ahead of time, so they're fine. Just letting y'all know that they're not breaking the rules.
2nd PS- Sorry if I'm a little slow commenting. I have all the entries printed out, and all but the last ten to enter "graded", but I managed to catch the newest winter bug. I'll try to get as many of the stories commented on as I can as they come in, but it all depends on how long I can keep my head up.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 9, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 200, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Wow guys!
This had been a great contest for me, and I hope everyone else at least had some fun writing their entries, because I had fun reading them! Don't feel bad if your critique seemed a little rough; I liked everyone's, I just wanted to give everyone some suggests on where to improve.
So, thanks so much for entering! Congrads to the winners, and I hope to see you all in my next contest! (Coming soon too!)
~Yume
Contest Winners
-
I first saw her in the romance section, knelt down to scan the titles on the bottom shelf, her back to me as I rounded the corner. A sky-blue tunic, belted at the waist, draping a lithe figure, and smooth auburn hair flowing• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 112675, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
-
The bell chimed. It signaled four in the morning, or shall I say, in the dead of the night. Four times it rang aloud, awakening everyone in• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
-
The pen scribbled quietly across the table, as the pale moonlight shone through the window upon the victim of such a very sad fate. Tearsby saphFIRE13 1000 words, 31 comments, on Oct 10 8:34 PM 2007. In Death, Short story, Spiritual
Honorable mention
• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
The final thoughts of a suicide bomber.by slashinguk 800 words, 193 comments, on Dec 1 4:25 PM 2007. In Dark, Fiction, First person Honorable mention
• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [31]
1 - 31 of 31
-
“Step right over here, folks…”1 / Why was I doing this? Why in all things sacred was I writing a short story using that prompt? It was terrible! There was only one conclusion to that question and• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
by Trinity Dragon 400 words, 3 comments, on Mar 5 12:12 PM 2007. In Humor• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
by elfflower1989 600 words, 13 comments, on Jan 19 3:00 PM 2006. In <200 lines, Depression, Fantasy, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
by Trinity Dragon 300 words, 4 comments, on Mar 5 12:15 PM 2007. In Humor• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
by Ayesha Raees 1200 words, 5 comments, on Jan 2 6:23 PM 2008. In Fiction, First person, Inspirational, Love, Other, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
1 / The clouds spread just wide enough to allow the moonlight to peek through. Bathed in the moon’s rays, Arial soaked up its energy. She• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
Jackie was lying on the flor crying. Her little dress was soaked with dirt, blood and sweat. Her sobs were getting softer and softer. Finalby damnxrightxitsxanna 700 words, 5 comments, on Oct 3 10:46 PM 2007. In Abuse, Childrens, Crime, Sad• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
Cramping pains jolted through my belly and up into my chest. I rolled over and pulled my legs up against me tightly, I could feel my hipbo• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
Katie opened her eyes. Something wet was lapping on her legs, and there was a rough feeling on her cheek, kind of like how it felt to kissby J-Menz223 400 words, 13 comments, on Sep 11 1:02 PM 2007. In• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
Soon his third shot of tequila sat in the glass. It didn't have to wait long to drag a bitter burning trail down his throat. It was cheap.by Paragonz Shadow 500 words, 5 comments, on Dec 10 4:52 AM 2007. In Dark, Depression, Fiction, Love• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
"Dude," he said, "you have a swastika carved into your forehead."• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
Mikey giggled to himself as he began to sneak down into the kitchen. It was about 12 in the morning and he was quite sure everyone was in t• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
by ZionSpawn13 400 words, 12 comments, on Nov 17 4:12 PM 2007. In Dark, Fiction, First person, Romance• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
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
-
The saddest story in my collection. I still can't believe I've written this piece...am so proud of it. Please read and share your thoughts.by Dark Wanderer 1100 words, 23 comments, on Oct 20 3:04 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
I can still remember my days in primary school. It was a torture, a pain for me to come face to face with all the peopby Dark Wanderer 1400 words, 5 comments, on Oct 20 3:16 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
Two things marred the endless dusty horizon of outback Queensland: one was a golden sun, pushing temperatures into the mid 40’s and the othby Paragonz Shadow 1600 words, 13 comments, on Sep 23 11:01 PM 2007. In Other• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
by always feel pretty 900 words, 6 comments, on Nov 23 12:49 PM 2007. In Drama, Heartbreak, Inspirational, Kisses, Leaving, Life, Love, Other, Romance, Teen• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
1 / The Black Ninja 2 / Chapter 1(Part Eight)3 / NInjas on the Run4 / Shenta and Itaro were asleep in the• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
1 / This was the day the world burned. 2 / And John, the last human, tumbled through the sky in a bucket of bronzed bolts that surely wouldby Scorpious 300 words, 10 comments, on Jan 7 7:36 PM 2008. In Fiction, Sci-fi, Science fiction, Time travel• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
I had this wonderful life to live in. I had a beautiful girl which always loved to hang out or watch movies together. The girl I loved was• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
Adding your comment: