It's October. And that means Halloween is just around the corner. The day when all Hell breaks loose and the demons come out to play. And then there's the scary stuff.
So, in the spirit (and cliche) of Halloween contests, I'd like for you to write me a Halloween story. There is only one catch: it must be gory. Now, don't just throw in someone randomly getting their head chopped off. Make it meaningful and brutal, make it realistically supernatural. And make it tasteful - though sanquineous.
I believe that the idea is pretty straightforward and easily understandable. But, there will always be the dreaded rules! No worries, this is far less demanding than some of those other contests.
Rules
[1] Cuss, swear, and eat your heart out. Go for it. Make it gritty and dirty, make it messy. Just not in structure. make sure it fits.
[2] Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and structure are not mandatory, but requested. Try your best and I'll be happy.
[3] Blood, blood, blood. Non-bloody stories will be DQed.
[4] Minimum Word Entry: I know you hate it, but there is a minimal entry length. It's only 300 words. You can make that, I'm certain of it.
Maximum Word Entry: Simply because I have work and various other matters on my hands that will consume time, I'll have to limit the length of the stories. Nothing over 5,000 words. If you really, really, really want to go over it, then do it and just put a note in your Author's Notes stating why you wanted to.
Ok, that about sums it up. So let's get to writing now! Oh, and, per usual, the point value will go up - but only if enough people enter. The more stories entered, the more points (and trophies) I'll give out. So do it!
So, in the spirit (and cliche) of Halloween contests, I'd like for you to write me a Halloween story. There is only one catch: it must be gory. Now, don't just throw in someone randomly getting their head chopped off. Make it meaningful and brutal, make it realistically supernatural. And make it tasteful - though sanquineous.
I believe that the idea is pretty straightforward and easily understandable. But, there will always be the dreaded rules! No worries, this is far less demanding than some of those other contests.
Rules
[1] Cuss, swear, and eat your heart out. Go for it. Make it gritty and dirty, make it messy. Just not in structure. make sure it fits.
[2] Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and structure are not mandatory, but requested. Try your best and I'll be happy.
[3] Blood, blood, blood. Non-bloody stories will be DQed.
[4] Minimum Word Entry: I know you hate it, but there is a minimal entry length. It's only 300 words. You can make that, I'm certain of it.
Maximum Word Entry: Simply because I have work and various other matters on my hands that will consume time, I'll have to limit the length of the stories. Nothing over 5,000 words. If you really, really, really want to go over it, then do it and just put a note in your Author's Notes stating why you wanted to.
Ok, that about sums it up. So let's get to writing now! Oh, and, per usual, the point value will go up - but only if enough people enter. The more stories entered, the more points (and trophies) I'll give out. So do it!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 31, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 1 people
- Final notes: Thanks to everyone for participating. I enjoyed the stories and it was difficult to chose only 3. So, I chose 4. Congratulations to the winners! And those who didn't quite make it: don't give up.
Contest Winners
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Their faces were no longer the faces of beautiful statues. They had changed. They were the faces of demons, the faces of hell...the faces oby Ghost of a Siren 3700 words, 13 comments, on Oct 29 3:40 PM 2008. In Fantasy, Fiction, Horror
Gold trophy winner
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by lavanya 2400 words, 17 comments, on Oct 3 8:56 AM 2008. In Contest entry, Dark, First person, Ghost, Murder
Silver trophy winner
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1 / "I won't have it any more Craig! You are not walking out that door!" 23 / The young man, dark eyes dulled by anger, turned toby MoonRoseWolf 1100 words, 36 comments, on Mar 26 6:29 PM 2008. In Horror, Murder, Other, Strange, Unfinished
Bronze trophy winner
• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Hi,all ! I just started writing Halloween stories.I am really getting into it. I hoep you al likemy little story.by Pietro456 300 words, 4 comments, on Oct 20 3:38 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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by Toxic Paradox 900 words, 9 comments, on Jun 19 7:07 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Nice, I've been getting an idea, so I'll try to get it finished before the contest is over.
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Hm... thinking if I should join. But maybe not. just one tiny chop on the hand.
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All Hallows Eve ... Oh, I just had a story idea.
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mind if i put my ivan and hugo special in its humour but its for halloween
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Thanks for gold! Glad you enjoyed my story.
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