My last two contests were a dud. So, I'm going to try something completely different with..Prompts! Yes, picture prompts. I love them and I know many others do too. These prompts will be either something dark, fantasy like, or romantic. The thing is, they are all pretty much fan prompts from various videogames, myths, and movies. I hope some of you will know the fanfic prompts. If not then you can always make an ORIGINAL story from it anyway. Other than that, not all of them are fan art.
Here are the genres I'm looking for:
-Fantasy/Sci-Fi
-Romance (mixed with fantasy means brownie points)
-Dark (such as depression, darkness, self harm, suicidal thoughts, vampires, etc.
*You can write about any of these genres only. You can mix them up as well. If the genre isn't one of these then your story will be removed.
Now here are the prompts (all courtesy of Deviantart):
http://dolphy.deviantart.com/art/Not-real-66278186 (for this prompt, the artist has drawn herself in with Jim from Treasure Planet. This picture shows that Jim is not real and that she is starting to feel the pain of loss from something that she never had. In other words, she got sucked into being with Jim in her art. I want you to write a story about something similar that you have been through with one of your characters or a character you have read about.)
http://wiggle-chicken.deviantart.com/art/Jak-Keira-and-Baby-Trajan-48158794 (this is a fan pic of Jak and Keira from the Jak and Daxter games. In this picture you can plainly see that Jak and Keira are a couple and that the baby is their child. I think that in this picture they are going through great distress, because in the background you can see people, like Torn, shooting guns and such. I think that a breakout or war has broken loose and Keira is scared because she has to leave Jak. For this prompt, I want either a fanfic about the three or either you can make something original from this picture. You can come up with something similar-father, mother, baby in distress-.)
http://xiaocaca.deviantart.com/art/Cadvan-of-Lirigon-74381537 and http://xiaocaca.deviantart.com/art/The-Fire-Lily-80148872 are together. (these two beautiful drawings are of Cadvan and Maerad from The Books of Pellinor by Alison Croggon. For these prompts, you can make an original story about these two people. Cadvan is much older than Maerad so feel free to make an older younger romance about a guy and a girl. Or if you know the books feel free to write a fanfic.)
http://persephohi.deviantart.com/art/Hades-and-Persephone-Evolution-7953263 (this picture is of Hades and Persephone from Greek Mythology. What I want from this prompt is either a fanfic about Hades and Persephone in the Underworld or an original story about a guy and girl in the sort of same situation as Hades and Persephone. If you don't know the myth then you can read about it here:http://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/HaidesPersephone1.html.)
http://hernameisrio.deviantart.com/art/Hades-and-Persephone-9999899 (here is another prompt for Hades and Persephone.)
http://r0s4-n3gr4.deviantart.com/art/Dark-Lady-85572402 (give me something dark for this picture. Maybe something about vampires.)
http://reenigrl.deviantart.com/art/The-Sirens-Lure-55698643
http://anzel-x.deviantart.com/art/ThEiR-FoRbIdDeN-LoVe-91144466 (a forbidden love theme.)
http://ladydeddelit.deviantart.com/art/Romance-61010514
http://luna-kitsune-blu.deviantart.com/art/TL-Simon-and-Emy-22295080 (this is just a guy and a girl that looks younger than him. In otherwords, I like young/older relationships. Of course, here in this picture, I think that the girl is just way shorter than the guy. But I like that too. So, this could be turned into Sci-Fi or something. Just really like it. The artist draws beautifully!)
http://postapocalypsia.deviantart.com/art/Beauty-and-The-Beast-72228400 (Beauty and the Beast, piece of art that a very talented artist did. You can write something about it or make something original.)
http://sombra-art.deviantart.com/art/Dark-Love-50788549
I added a few more. That's all the prompts.
*All of these prompts are for you to get inspiration from. Even if you don't know what it is (like what movie or game it's from) it doesn't matter. Just look at it and get inspiration as you would any other picture. Make a completely original story out of what you see.
Rules:
1. Nothing over 2,500 words; I want this kept short. And nothing under 200 words unless it's poetry.
2. Everyone should know how to type. If I can't read it, I'll have to remove it. Sorry.
3. Please please put the link (links) that you chose in your author's notes along with your NAME in your author's notes.
What I'll take:
Any chapters of a story are fine. I'll accept those. I also don't mind vulgar and strong language. Go at it. Sex is also fine and I WILL accept poems. So everyone give me their best stuff and have fun!
Also, points will go up depending on how many entries I get and I WILL comment on every entry (if it follows the rules of course).
Here are the genres I'm looking for:
-Fantasy/Sci-Fi
-Romance (mixed with fantasy means brownie points)
-Dark (such as depression, darkness, self harm, suicidal thoughts, vampires, etc.
*You can write about any of these genres only. You can mix them up as well. If the genre isn't one of these then your story will be removed.
Now here are the prompts (all courtesy of Deviantart):
http://dolphy.deviantart.com/art/Not-real-66278186 (for this prompt, the artist has drawn herself in with Jim from Treasure Planet. This picture shows that Jim is not real and that she is starting to feel the pain of loss from something that she never had. In other words, she got sucked into being with Jim in her art. I want you to write a story about something similar that you have been through with one of your characters or a character you have read about.)
http://wiggle-chicken.deviantart.com/art/Jak-Keira-and-Baby-Trajan-48158794 (this is a fan pic of Jak and Keira from the Jak and Daxter games. In this picture you can plainly see that Jak and Keira are a couple and that the baby is their child. I think that in this picture they are going through great distress, because in the background you can see people, like Torn, shooting guns and such. I think that a breakout or war has broken loose and Keira is scared because she has to leave Jak. For this prompt, I want either a fanfic about the three or either you can make something original from this picture. You can come up with something similar-father, mother, baby in distress-.)
http://xiaocaca.deviantart.com/art/Cadvan-of-Lirigon-74381537 and http://xiaocaca.deviantart.com/art/The-Fire-Lily-80148872 are together. (these two beautiful drawings are of Cadvan and Maerad from The Books of Pellinor by Alison Croggon. For these prompts, you can make an original story about these two people. Cadvan is much older than Maerad so feel free to make an older younger romance about a guy and a girl. Or if you know the books feel free to write a fanfic.)
http://persephohi.deviantart.com/art/Hades-and-Persephone-Evolution-7953263 (this picture is of Hades and Persephone from Greek Mythology. What I want from this prompt is either a fanfic about Hades and Persephone in the Underworld or an original story about a guy and girl in the sort of same situation as Hades and Persephone. If you don't know the myth then you can read about it here:http://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/HaidesPersephone1.html.)
http://hernameisrio.deviantart.com/art/Hades-and-Persephone-9999899 (here is another prompt for Hades and Persephone.)
http://r0s4-n3gr4.deviantart.com/art/Dark-Lady-85572402 (give me something dark for this picture. Maybe something about vampires.)
http://reenigrl.deviantart.com/art/The-Sirens-Lure-55698643
http://anzel-x.deviantart.com/art/ThEiR-FoRbIdDeN-LoVe-91144466 (a forbidden love theme.)
http://ladydeddelit.deviantart.com/art/Romance-61010514
http://luna-kitsune-blu.deviantart.com/art/TL-Simon-and-Emy-22295080 (this is just a guy and a girl that looks younger than him. In otherwords, I like young/older relationships. Of course, here in this picture, I think that the girl is just way shorter than the guy. But I like that too. So, this could be turned into Sci-Fi or something. Just really like it. The artist draws beautifully!)
http://postapocalypsia.deviantart.com/art/Beauty-and-The-Beast-72228400 (Beauty and the Beast, piece of art that a very talented artist did. You can write something about it or make something original.)
http://sombra-art.deviantart.com/art/Dark-Love-50788549
I added a few more. That's all the prompts.

*All of these prompts are for you to get inspiration from. Even if you don't know what it is (like what movie or game it's from) it doesn't matter. Just look at it and get inspiration as you would any other picture. Make a completely original story out of what you see.
Rules:
1. Nothing over 2,500 words; I want this kept short. And nothing under 200 words unless it's poetry.
2. Everyone should know how to type. If I can't read it, I'll have to remove it. Sorry.
3. Please please put the link (links) that you chose in your author's notes along with your NAME in your author's notes.
What I'll take:
Any chapters of a story are fine. I'll accept those. I also don't mind vulgar and strong language. Go at it. Sex is also fine and I WILL accept poems. So everyone give me their best stuff and have fun!

Also, points will go up depending on how many entries I get and I WILL comment on every entry (if it follows the rules of course).
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 18, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 200, Silver: 100, Bronze: 75
- Final notes: Wow thanks so much guys for wonderful entries! I really enjoyed reading everyone's stories. Good luck with all of you in future contests and thanks for entering mine.
Gold went to the story Angels Beneath the Moonlight
Silver went to Stealing in the Moonlight
Bronze went to Hallowed Ground
ALL entries were beautiful! It was hard to choose. Thanks again.
Contest Winners
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The night was hot and sticky as I walked over to the large window, sliding the thick glass upwards to invite in the nonexistent breeze. Sliby dark-fantasies 1400 words, 9 comments, on Sep 29 2:15 AM 2008. In Fantasy, Love
Gold trophy winner
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The night was young, with a full fat moon hovering in the sky overhead, beneath a satin sky. I sat there, waiting by the gate-- tonight wasby GreyHawke 400 words, 9 comments, on Oct 15 10:19 PM 2008. In Dark, First person, Love, Romance
Bronze trophy winner
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I dare not look into those eyes, for the fear that they may arrest me forever, for the fear that I shall cease to exist, trapped forever in• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Hey, I didn't ASK to be a vampire slayer. I didn't exactly have a choice. Every female born into my family since God-knows-when has had thaby TwilightTimelord 1900 words, 8 comments, on Oct 8 8:15 PM 2008. In Dark, Fiction, First person, Short story, Vampires, Weird• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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How can you be in love with someone who isnt real?by reilly500 1100 words, 7 comments, on Oct 11 5:05 AM 2008. In Action, Death, Fantasy, First person, Romance, Teen, Third person• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I shall write soon.. ill try..
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Jak and Kira look so good together! I love the baby!
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Yeah I love the picture of them! They're such a cute couple!
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yay! u agree!
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