I won gold in one of the contests I entered, so I'm gonna do my first contest in celebration.
Submit your best!
Anything but erotica and poetry is acceptable.
Rules:
-Minimum grammar/punctuation/capitalization mistakes
-Prewrites allowed
-No erotica
-No poetry
-Make a sentence with the word 'orange' in it and put it in your author's notes so I know you read this.
Submit your best!
Anything but erotica and poetry is acceptable.
Rules:
-Minimum grammar/punctuation/capitalization mistakes
-Prewrites allowed
-No erotica
-No poetry
-Make a sentence with the word 'orange' in it and put it in your author's notes so I know you read this.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 13, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 7 people
- Final notes: Sorry for getting this done so late, and thanks for your patience! This contest was extremely hard to judge. It caused me some physical pain. I've seen some amazing pieces. I encourage you to read all the finalists, as they are all incredible stories.
As tedious as it could get at times, I've learned a lot from this contest, and I think you all again for your submissions. You guys are awesome.
Here's the explanation for the rating system:
Style: How much I liked the writing style of the piece. Also, how well the piece was presented.
Flow: How well the story flowed from bit to bit, scene to scene. Points were taken off most commonly for time passing unrealistically.
Uniqueness: How much I've seen and heard about it before. Now, this one got a little tricky. For instance, there are a million vampire stories, but if the story was presented in a new way, with uncommon themes or plot, it was still unique.
Readability: How easy was it for the reader to get through the story without getting bored or confused?
Effect: How well did the story deliver it's message, or convey its point? Extra points were given for heavily themed pieces.
Lack of Errors: In grammar, punctuation, spelling and misused characters.
Personal Score: How much I personally enjoyed the piece.
I have put in the top 3 stories for consideration for the front page spotlight feature as an added bonus.
Thank you all again, you've been wonderful!
Contest Winners
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by Lady-Jane 500 words, 25 comments, on Apr 30 10:24 PM 2008. In First person, Love, Young adult
Silver trophy winner
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A conductor sees fit to use an entire city as his orchestra.by Matthew-Maldonado 2400 words, 83 comments, on Apr 28 4:24 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Horror, Sad, Science fiction, Society, Strange
Bronze trophy winner
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A pack of werewolves indulges in an old-fashioned manhunt.by intoothandclaw 1700 words, 13 comments, on Apr 24 2:30 PM 2008. In Action, Combat, Dark, Demon, Garou, Horror, Hunt, Murder, Possession, Werewolves
Honorable mention
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by not done baking 600 words, 3 comments, on Mar 2 12:00 AM 2008. In , Fear, Fiction, First person, Science fiction, Suspense, Tragedy Honorable mention
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His eyes were a deep, rich, crimson, and lips: fine and delicate. I felt as if I could drown in those bloody pools, so dark, so very rby magicmonster00M 1200 words, 22 comments, on May 24 5:06 PM 2008. In Dark, Fiction, First person, Love, Romance, Vampires, Young ad Honorable mention
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"Grandmama... tell me about the ante bellum days."1 / INSERT STORY HERE2 / "But oh, they were lovely pretenses."• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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There is an insidious intelligence arising among technology on Earth. One trait defines it - curiousity.by RxxSpiritWolfxxJ 4800 words, 14 comments, on Mar 14 5:38 AM 2008. In Fantasy, Romance, Sci fi, Technology Honorable mention
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by karmaxandxcrayons 2600 words, 16 comments, on May 14 7:30 PM 2008. In First person, Love, Romance, Young adult Honorable mention
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Rituals of spirituality, practicality, and emotionality.by Lion-Serpent 800 words, 8 comments, on May 13 2:30 PM 2008. In Blood, Drugs, First person, Life, Love, Personal, Ritual, Spiritual Honorable mention
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Gold trophy winner
Entries [41]
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1 / “A mongoose, Grandma, a mongoose.” The mongoose probably heard me; it disappeared before Grandma looked up.2 / At the gate a voice call• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The waters slowly parted as she rose from the aqua depths of her home. They fomed and gurgled as she wove her way out and flew to the edgeby Olinda 1700 words, 8 comments, on Apr 4 7:40 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A faceless enemy forces him to run from everything he knows to save the woman he loves, before a web of deception traps them forever. Whatby Paragonz Shadow 5900 words, 38 comments, on Apr 16 10:41 AM 2008. In Adventure, Crime, Drama, Fiction, First person, Love, Mystery, Unfinished• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I stared at my silent cell phone. The urge to call was unbearable. Was it just a false alarm or was this the real thing? My friend was alwaby Scop Christiana 200 words, 13 comments, on Apr 17 1:53 PM 2008. In First person, Hope, Inspirational, Life, Short story, Spiritual, Teen• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A woman tries to communicate with her mother one last time.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The sounds of hearts growing louder as accusations are passed around at the knowledge of something harmed at the touch of a crucifix...my cby The Rebel Shotgun 900 words, 11 comments, on May 3 5:38 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Romance• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I got the letter today, is it true?• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I have never been involved in a real fight. There were occasional arguments and scuffles during the years I worked in the convenience store• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Flavack laughed as Gordon struggled to his feet. He did not know what was coming next. Jane picked herself up and looked ahead. She quicklyby TheRanter 300 words, 1 comment, on May 9 11:55 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Lai lai lai lai lai lai lai lai lai lai lai lai, lai lai lai laiiiii!!• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The pen scribbled quietly across the table, as the pale moonlight shone through the window upon the victim of such a very sad fate. Tears• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I was walking in the park. It was a hot day, so I wore sunblock. Oh and, got a bottle of water - just-in-case. My dress was short, lime-greby NinjaMegami 500 words, 5 comments, on May 6 4:03 PM 2008. In• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I was a five-year-old Londoner when the war began. I was brought up during a time when the world was tearing itself apart. If I had happy mby ElfSong 1000 words, 14 comments, on Mar 17 2:07 AM 2008. In Inspirational, True story, World war 2 memoir• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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"Can't you ever do anything right?"1 / Her tone was acidic.2 / *Smack!* 3 / The slap even worse.4 / The lby Ativyen Volst 400 words, 2 comments, on May 12 5:07 PM 2008. In• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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This one is even better than the first I think. Give me plenty of feedback.• Commented on by judge.
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Read a story of love mystery and imaginationby JordanBurnes 2600 words, 10 comments, on May 15 2:11 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Adam, Doug and Josh are all friends, or so they think!• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by OhNoChastity 1100 words, 1 comment, on May 19 12:51 AM 2008. In Adult, Bands, Crime, Dark, Depression, Drugs, Friendship, Love, Music, Society• Commented on by judge.
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by beezy92 500 words, 18 comments, on Mar 27 9:17 PM 2008. In Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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“Bismillah Hirahmaa Niraheem”1 / I begin in the name of Allah, the most gracious most merciful.2 / Confused yet? I think now would be the rby Scaramouche. 300 words, 25 comments, on Feb 11 9:43 AM 2008. In• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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High atop a chandelier three pairs of bright oval eyes sprung open in the darkness of the room. The three figures popped arms with little wby Kagin 500 words, 5 comments, on May 25 4:01 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I peered down at the river almost five stories below us. The castle we stood in was high up and hidden by an enchanted forest. Every day we spent was in the prison, watching the tree outside scrape at the window, trying to le• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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As the icy cold wind whipped past my face, I gritted my teeth and tried to fight the contemptible chill. The sky was an endless blanket, ro• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by fsl hero 1700 words, 19 comments, on Aug 22 11:33 AM 2007. In First person, Hope, Love, Romance, Strange, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The silence pervaded my thoughts. Not a tremor shook the air, and the wind held its breath. Never had the true noise of quiet shone with suby icyrose 900 words, 1 comment, on May 26 11:40 AM 2008. In Dark, First person, Other, Personal, Short story, Weird• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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"Mommy! Look what I found!"1 / I turned to face my little daughter, Alaina, and plucked a wild rose from her grasp.2 / "These are beautifulby xxxWhisper-Sorrowxxx 2200 words, 7 comments, on May 25 1:41 PM 2008. In Family, First person, Life, Love, Sad, Short story• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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My summery 4 Sheaagos!• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Do we really hafta write the sentence? I read the rules. Promise!
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Well, now that I know you read it, I guess not...
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Um, when is this gonna be judged?
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Agghhh, SO close to a trophy!
j/k 'grats, everyone! ^^
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