I have been toying with a contest idea and finally decided to put it into action. This is my first contest and I have limited points so please work with me.
I have been reading alot of books that deal with entities that have plagued mankind throughout the ages. Whether it be mythology, fiction or even real animals, I find it all captivating. So, here is what I would like for you to do.
Write a story that has to do with terrible beings. It could be creatures that haunt your dreams or have made appearences in mythology, such as dieties, malign gods or urban legends. It could even be about the strange alien-like creatures that inhabit the oceans. As long as it is something dark and ominouse to the world of man. If you have read any Lovecraft than I'm sure you have a general idea.
I understand that human kind itself is a monster and if you can play with that idea than go for it.
As with any contest there are rules:
1)I will not allow any stories on vampires or werewolves. I'm sorry but these things have been overplayed and, in my opinion, are no longer considered original.
2)I understand that grammer is sometimes difficult and I will not be too harsh. Just be sure that your work has an easy flow and I don't find myself getting confused trying to read it.
3)As long as you don't have a completely terrible onslaught of spelling errors, I will forgive a few mistakes.
4)Absolutely NO text talk, sticky caps or anything of the sort. This is a place for stories and unless it is imperitive to the tale, I don't want to see it.
5)Pre-writes are accepted and you are welcome to add a new story if you wish.
Ok. Those are the rules. I hope you enjoy this contest.
I have been reading alot of books that deal with entities that have plagued mankind throughout the ages. Whether it be mythology, fiction or even real animals, I find it all captivating. So, here is what I would like for you to do.
Write a story that has to do with terrible beings. It could be creatures that haunt your dreams or have made appearences in mythology, such as dieties, malign gods or urban legends. It could even be about the strange alien-like creatures that inhabit the oceans. As long as it is something dark and ominouse to the world of man. If you have read any Lovecraft than I'm sure you have a general idea.
I understand that human kind itself is a monster and if you can play with that idea than go for it.
As with any contest there are rules:
1)I will not allow any stories on vampires or werewolves. I'm sorry but these things have been overplayed and, in my opinion, are no longer considered original.
2)I understand that grammer is sometimes difficult and I will not be too harsh. Just be sure that your work has an easy flow and I don't find myself getting confused trying to read it.
3)As long as you don't have a completely terrible onslaught of spelling errors, I will forgive a few mistakes.
4)Absolutely NO text talk, sticky caps or anything of the sort. This is a place for stories and unless it is imperitive to the tale, I don't want to see it.
5)Pre-writes are accepted and you are welcome to add a new story if you wish.
Ok. Those are the rules. I hope you enjoy this contest.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 26, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 250, Silver: 150, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: I started this contest in hopes of getting an idea of what most people think are Monsters of Mankind. While I was hoping to get a few more entries, I am happy with those I have chosen to recieve awards.
Thank you.
Contest Winners
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Who really controls your dreams?by tallblondie 800 words, 27 comments, on Jul 23 10:45 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction
Gold trophy winner
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There is a disease that haunts man-kind. It slithers from person to person, eating away until the victim is sucked dry. It effects the oldby cole3313 100 words, 5 comments, on Aug 16 5:12 PM 2008. In , Dark, Life, Sad, Society, Strange, Tragedy
Silver trophy winner
• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 167304, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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A wrinkled green freak in a top hat reveals the horrible and beautiful truth of the world to two downtrodden kids.by Matthew-Maldonado 10800 words, 36 comments, on Aug 27 1:03 AM 2007. In Abuse, Dark, Fantasy, Horror, Novel, Personal, Science fiction
Honorable mention
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Daetheramon, a demon in the service of an ancient group of wizards, must free a town from an old evil.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A brief insight into the life of a demented and prolific serial killer, and the mind of the man assigned to interview him.by Xineph 5900 words, 57 comments, on Mar 8 5:54 PM 2007. In Crime, Dark, Fiction, First person, Murder, Other, Short story• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Hell raged releasing all it's primal fury and power. Flame and destruction rained on to thy world. Land split and was gouged by fire magma• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Fantasy or modern?
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As long as your monsters are dark and be considered a plague upon mankind then it can be either.
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I'm curious, I have a story about monsters of mankind, haha, bit of a play on words, zombies to be precise, it's a parody. That 'K to enter? It's not dark, but it is about monsters of mankind, haha. Just thought I'd check before I went ahead and entered.
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A question...
Poetry allowed?
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