FIRE, FIRE, FIIIRE!
-"Set Fire to the Face on Fire," by The Blood Brothers
After sitting on an overabundance of points, I've finally come up with some contest ideas so I can redistribute my wealth. One of them was this, a series of contests based on various elements. I plan to do at least six of these, but we'll see how my points hold up.
The premise is fairly simple: just enter stories that have fire as a main or integral or poignant component of your stories. Entries will be graded not only on the quality of the writing and storytelling but also on the effective use of fire in your story and the quality of your ideas and originality.
There are no word limits, but it's only one entry per person, so make your contribution to the contest your best. I'm also opening this to fanfics, but be warned, it could count against you if I'm not familiar with the fandom, through the simple fact that I won't be able to fully grasp the universe (sometimes).
Basic Rules:
-Please proofread to the best of your abilities, and possibly consult others to beta-proofread your work.
-No plagiarism or I cut off your thumbs.
-Erotica is welcome! But it better be good, dammit.
-I will do my best to comment on every entry, but I'm going through tricky times at the moment, so we shall see. I'll definitely comment on all winners.
-"Set Fire to the Face on Fire," by The Blood Brothers
After sitting on an overabundance of points, I've finally come up with some contest ideas so I can redistribute my wealth. One of them was this, a series of contests based on various elements. I plan to do at least six of these, but we'll see how my points hold up.
The premise is fairly simple: just enter stories that have fire as a main or integral or poignant component of your stories. Entries will be graded not only on the quality of the writing and storytelling but also on the effective use of fire in your story and the quality of your ideas and originality.
There are no word limits, but it's only one entry per person, so make your contribution to the contest your best. I'm also opening this to fanfics, but be warned, it could count against you if I'm not familiar with the fandom, through the simple fact that I won't be able to fully grasp the universe (sometimes).
Basic Rules:
-Please proofread to the best of your abilities, and possibly consult others to beta-proofread your work.
-No plagiarism or I cut off your thumbs.
-Erotica is welcome! But it better be good, dammit.
-I will do my best to comment on every entry, but I'm going through tricky times at the moment, so we shall see. I'll definitely comment on all winners.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 26, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 350, Silver: 200, Bronze: 125, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Well, I'm sorry this took so long to conclude, and that I didn't get to comment on entries as much as I had originally planned. >_< A lot of stuff has been going on lately in my personal and professional life, and things are really only just now sort of settling down.
Either way, I enjoyed the turnout of this contest, and the variety represented in the entries. It was difficult to sort out which story got which, as many of the stories were good for different reasons. =( I wish StoryWrite's awards system had the option to be a bit more specific about things, but anyway. Thank you to everyone who entered, and I look forward to doing more contests in this series in the very near future! Hope to see you there!
Contest Winners
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My fingers drifted ever so lightly over the smooth surface of the piano. The wood was cool and shining in the light that flooded the long-forgotten room, colored a rich brown, beautiful. I circled the structure, wondering whyby Twin-Souls 1100 words, on Oct 14 5:25 PM 2008. In Fantasy, Fiction, First person
Gold trophy winner
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As the fires burn, I dance. As the flames fly from wall to wall seeking out life, I twist and twirl. The smoke floods the barren room with• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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And that truly, I didn't want it to end. I had come so close to the brightest light that I had nearly been blinded.by followyourmoonlight 1400 words, on Sep 22 11:39 AM 2008. In Dark, Depression, First person, Nonfiction, Pain, Personal, Teen
Bronze trophy winner
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by Tiger-Lily 1100 words, 54 comments, on Jul 13 10:19 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Horror, Young adult
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by Oblivion Kitty God 1700 words, 12 comments, on Sep 14 2:41 AM 2008. In Fantasy, Fiction, Science fiction
Honorable winner• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Silver trophy winner
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"Flickering flame
A dancing lightby TyShade 600 words, 1 comment, on Oct 17 7:55 PM 2008. In Dark, Death, Depression, First person, Inspirational, Life, Pain, Short story, Teen• Viewed by judge. -
The cold air whipped through her loose hair as she stepped outside. She closed her eyes to the silence.1
by angellove 3300 words, on Aug 26 7:15 PM 2008. In Action, Noguest, Novel, Romance, Science fiction, Spiritual, Supernatural• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
by Toxic Paradox 3100 words, 26 comments, on Nov 5 6:16 AM 2007. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Horror, Young adult• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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On a dark battlefield one legend ends, and another begins.by Herding Cats 300 words, 16 comments, on Jun 12 7:15 PM 2007. In , Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Science fiction• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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you left me here
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Hmm cutting off thumbs huh?
I'll lean more towards chopping up the keyboard Nevertheless I'm digging your idea and will see what I can pull out
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Ooh, I will be back
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