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I have had writer's block for a while. I am hoping reading some of your fine FRESH WRITES will inspire me.

Every entry will receive a substantive comment. And top 10 (or everybody, if less than 10 entries) get a trophy!

Any topic, but I would like to see high quality writes with creativity, compelling characters, and best efforts at spelling and grammar.

[EDIT] Stories only -- no poems please

Thanks, have fun!

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on April 19, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 200, Silver: 150, Bronze: 75, Honorable mention: 7 people
  • Final notes:
    Sorry it took so long to judge. First off I would like to say thank you to everyone for entering, I was thrilled with the quality of the entries in this contest! These writes showed a lot of creativity and depth. The wide range of subjects also made these a joy to read, from hope to sorrow, horror to love. The top winners displayed wonderful writing and thought-provoking story elements. Thanks again for the great reads, and I hope to see you next time!

Contest Winners

  1. Boston, Child of Madagascar
    Boston could hear the animal snuffling somewhere ahead. They were quiet sounds of breathing and of nosing around for food. Warm organic sounds, sounds that promised a feast. He had seen the animal only moments ago, running
    by IrishYndina 1800 words, 26 comments, on Mar 29 12:00 AM 2008. In Fiction, Future, Other
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Illusion of Life
    "Here's your muffins, Kerk."1 / The elderly woman pushed the bag of muffins across the counter.2 / "Thanks, Mrs. Dowey."3 / "It's good
    by Xylch 2200 words, 5 comments, on Mar 28 9:09 PM 2008. In Fiction, Ghost, Humor, Weird
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Parable of the praising man
    There is a difference between myth and legend; the frivolous would say that myth is just "Miss" with her front teeth missing, whilst leg-end is the pedal extremity on which you put your shoe. And whilst each of these definiti
    by daftweejimmy 1000 words, 5 comments, on Mar 29 5:39 PM 2008
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. "Fitz"
    by Athena of Starlite 2500 words, 1 comment, on Mar 28 8:18 PM 2008. In Adventure, Novel, Strange, Third person, War
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. The Chattue of the White Lady
    The man wore a bowler hat and silver cufflinks. He smoked a pipe when it fancied him and never hesitated to take part when the spirits we
    by Doppleganger 800 words, 7 comments, on Mar 29 12:00 PM 2008. In Dark, Horror
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Grey Goose Blue
    There is nothing lonelier than drinking vodka straight from the bottle in the back of a truck in the middle of the night.1 / The drink felt
    by The Wall 2300 words, 17 comments, on Apr 3 12:09 AM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. Error: Unable to find finalist item 159742, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  8. Spring Break
    by Midnight-Engaged 800 words, 16 comments, on Mar 30 1:38 PM 2008. In Abuse, First person, Inspirational, Life, Sad, Young adult
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  9. Error: Unable to find finalist item 157114, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  10. Micheal at Midnight
    She screams, ever so fluently in the language of trepidity. I wrap my leather fingers tightly against the corners of her mouth, still i fee
    by HighEngineChief 700 words, 3 comments, on Apr 10 5:07 PM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [17]

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  • No One Saw Her [Contest Edit]
    by beezy92 500 words, 2 comments, on Mar 28 9:27 PM 2008. In Contest piece, Young adult
    • Commented on by judge.
  • A Girl's Life.
    Her name, no one cared. What she looked like; a normal person, but it's never what a person looks like on the outside, always the inside. S
    by karebear 600 words, 2 comments, on Mar 29 3:12 PM 2008. In
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Urban Odyssey: contest entry
    PROLOGUE / Mike is a young man who got caught up with the wrong people. Still in highschool, seventeen years old with scholarship opportunities to go to college. He is a
    by cjhabes2010 1400 words, 2 comments, on Mar 29 8:53 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The Knights of the Breakfast Table
    by DylanBranson 900 words, 4 comments, on Mar 29 11:05 PM 2008. In Fantasy, Young adult
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Progression.......I think?
    Exactly. And lets be more specific. Like seven months. I’m going to need for you to expedite the process. You’re boring me.
    by foxxylady-21 600 words, 1 comment, on Mar 30 12:32 PM 2008. In First person, Humor
    • Commented on by judge.
  • -If Only-
    As I sat on the steps, my head in my hands, I started to cry. I had never been to a funeral before, and to go to a funeral for my best frie
    by littleladymadi 700 words, 15 comments, on Apr 3 11:11 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Human Kindness...
    It seems like just when I’m about to give up on human kindness it’s placed in front of me to help me realize that it does still exists. I n
    by bren- 600 words, 2 comments, on Apr 7 10:38 PM 2008. In , Other
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Initiation
    by madgirlslovesong 1000 words, 1 comment, on Apr 6 5:11 PM 2008. In Compilation, First person, Young adult
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The Rain of the Titans
    1 / PART: 12 / The rain outside seemed to be continuous. This was now the third month that the rain had poured down on the small town of Natick. This ominous rain se
    by urapns66 3100 words, 1 comment, on Apr 10 12:42 AM 2008
    • Commented on by judge.

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  • beezy92
    March 28, 2008
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    Fresh story...I wrote it last night. Please please PLEASE can I enter it? It's a prewrite BUT IT'S FRESH!! Fresh as Will Smith in Bel Air


    • Mallig
      March 28, 2008
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      LOL, okay. Just cut and paste it in. I'm very trusting!


  • Midnightmare
    March 29, 2008
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    poems allowed? I shall enter one and if you disallow it then feel free to DQ.


    • Mallig
      March 29, 2008
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      Looking for stories. Thanks for asking, I will clarify that.


  • cjhabes2010
    March 29, 2008
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    fresh story

    finished about an hour ago and just posted it up earlier


  • cjhabes2010
    March 29, 2008
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    can i use it?


  • Midnight-Engaged
    March 30, 2008
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    hi Mallig! Hey, I can greet you on your contest comments!!!!!!

    I ATE ALL MY CHOCOLATE AND NOW I'M SAD. YOU SHOULD HAND OUT CHOCOLATE WITH THE TROPHIES.

    • Mallig
      April 1, 2008
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      LOL if I could figure out how to send chocolate by IM I definitely would. Maybe someone will enter a story made of chocolate! Mmmmm...

  • maa
    April 22, 2008
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    thank you so much for the honorable mention ...

    all the best,
    maa

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