Okay, guys, a contest from RJ after quite a long hiatus. Two points made me form this contest - (a) I've got an unholy amount of points, so I'll just pay some of them forward .. (
I want something new to read!
So - options.
[1] Something dark and supernatural. Preferably involving demons, ghosts, some gore, etc etc (No freaking cliched vampires and werewolves!)-- try and make it urban fantasy - that is, set in modern times.
There's something cool about ancient forces having it out on the streets of NY, you know? Brownie points for that.
[2] A story about spies and the like. Think Robert Ludlum (Bourne trilogy) and Matthew Reilly. Give me a rollicking ride.
[3] A short story with a twisted ending. Make it seem like something good's going to happen, but then turn the tables in a blink of an eye.
[4] Science fiction. Just a note - give me some space battles, brownie points! Also, brownie points for great planet description, names, and technology.
[5] A short fight scene between two characters - swords or fists, I don't mind. Make it interesting and edge of your seat stuff.
[6] Talking about edge of your seat, write me a murder mystery. It can be short, serious, or a slapstick venture.
[7] Something utterly hilarious, please. Make me laugh.
And that's about it.
And, try and enter stuff that I haven't read yet ... I wouldn't hold it against you if you did, but I like to see some new material now and then.
Well then, get cracking, boyos!
I want something new to read!So - options.
[1] Something dark and supernatural. Preferably involving demons, ghosts, some gore, etc etc (No freaking cliched vampires and werewolves!)-- try and make it urban fantasy - that is, set in modern times.
There's something cool about ancient forces having it out on the streets of NY, you know? Brownie points for that. [2] A story about spies and the like. Think Robert Ludlum (Bourne trilogy) and Matthew Reilly. Give me a rollicking ride.
[3] A short story with a twisted ending. Make it seem like something good's going to happen, but then turn the tables in a blink of an eye.
[4] Science fiction. Just a note - give me some space battles, brownie points! Also, brownie points for great planet description, names, and technology.
[5] A short fight scene between two characters - swords or fists, I don't mind.
Make it interesting and edge of your seat stuff.[6] Talking about edge of your seat, write me a murder mystery. It can be short, serious, or a slapstick venture.
[7] Something utterly hilarious, please. Make me laugh.
And that's about it.
And, try and enter stuff that I haven't read yet ... I wouldn't hold it against you if you did, but I like to see some new material now and then.
Well then, get cracking, boyos!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 11, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 250, Silver: 100, Bronze: 55, Honorable mention: 7 people
- Final notes: Gee, it did take a long time to judge this one ... sorry about that, folks, been a madhouse around here recently .. .. Congrats to the top three, and the HMs are to all you folks who deserved a gold and sliver, but darn it, there's only one of those to go around ... --Well done all!
RJ
Contest Winners
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There was cheese, and possible some beer... But mainly cheese. I can't remember anything much clearly, 'cept for the cheese... And spinningby DoozerDan 2200 words, 10 comments, on Feb 11 4:35 AM 2008. In Cheese, Contest entry, Humor, Randomness
Gold trophy winner
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Who really controls your dreams?by tallblondie 800 words, 22 comments, on Jul 23 10:45 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction
Silver trophy winner
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THE LAST STAND / On the corner of 178th Street and Fort Washington Avenue, diagonally across the street from the old YMWHA, on whose site iby Gary Alexander 3100 words, 44 comments, on Jul 9 5:59 PM 2007. In Science fiction
Bronze trophy winner
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Another oldie but goodie!by Sgs 1200 words, 8 comments, on Sep 5 3:37 AM 2008. In Family, First person, Humor
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Once upon a time there were seven dwarfs. Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy. They worked in old diamond mines near theby Thorn-on-the-Rose 800 words, 62 comments, on Sep 1 6:02 PM 2008. In Contest, Dark, Death, Fairy tale, Fiction, Snow white, Weird
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A young boy faced with a cruel bully uses his imagination to solve his problems. A slight parody of James Bond.by tonialoise 5100 words, 14 comments, on Sep 24 10:06 PM 2008. In Adventure, Fiction, Intrigue, Parody, Spy, Third person
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In the far distant future, a man alone on his ship receives a distress beacon from a derelict lifeboat.by WritersEffigy 2000 words, 4 comments, on Jul 16 6:04 AM 2008. In Science fiction
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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
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by donuts-and-music 1200 words, 5 comments, on Oct 12 9:50 AM 2008. In Fiction, Life, Love, Other, Romance, Sad, Teen, Third person, Young adult
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All was quiet, apart from the clock ticking, the food cooking in the kitchen, the two boys playing Counter Strike on the computers...• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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THAT SUMMER BY THE LAKE 1
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by paperparadox 1800 words, 1 comment, on Oct 17 10:19 PM 2008. In Depression, Fiction, First person• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Because forever is a long, long time.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by DuchessAura of Brie 1300 words, 13 comments, on May 17 11:33 PM 2008. In First person, Other, Young adult• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by donuts-and-music 900 words, 1 comment, on Oct 2 6:10 PM 2008. In Fanfiction, Fiction, First person, Inspirational, Other, Young adult• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Fight in the Kitchen. (this should be rated in the mature but then my friend cant read it, so... yeah...)• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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It is hard to conceive of today, so very many years after the events, that the horror we endured at the hands of the Nazis could, in any waby Disturbeduniverse 4900 words, 6 comments, on Oct 17 11:10 AM 2008. In Fiction, First person, Horror, Vampire• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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going outside my comfort zone in a show of solidarity. this is the beginning of an interesting PI story.by Ssmm 700 words, 3 comments, on Sep 3 7:29 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Sarah meets the devil on a lonely stretch of highway.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Qaid stared his enemy directly in the eye, his demeanor never faltering. In his right hand he held a short sword, his left a sturdy steel sby Scott Chason 600 words, 1 comment, on Oct 17 12:55 PM 2008• Viewed by judge.
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by Baisi 400 words, 2 comments, on Oct 16 4:59 PM 2008. In Anger, Angst, Pain, Personal, Short story, Teen, Third person, Young adult• Viewed by judge.
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wheels within wheels, and shadowy organizations. what else?• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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*scratches her head*
Is there actually anything of mine you haven't read? -
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There must be a few ..
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I shall work on #6.
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Looking forward to it.
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Oh, shoot! I wish this were still open. My story is now hanging in the balance.....
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Dammit, you read everything of mine. >.<
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No matter, enter one of your early writes ... I'm pretty sure I haven't read ALL of them.
It doesn't HAVE to be something I haven't read.
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I just checked, found one you haven't read, but only one (aside from my novel). You've commented on everything I have. >.<
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Really? Just ONE? Wow ... I knew I liked your work, but ... I've read all of your stories?
Amazing.
*To the world in general*
RJ has read all Dan's stories! You should too!
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Well, short stories. Didn't check if you'd done the novels. Haha. And then there's the one in your comp.
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Hahha .. -- Same. I should really give your former NaNo novel (The Atlantic one) a shifty sometime later.
Thanks for entering!
RJ
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Are you allowed to enter a story that has already been entered into another contest?
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Sure thing. Good luck in advance!
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I has entered an urban fantasy ^^ I love that genre too. Scott Westerfled's Peeps is a good one, and the two I've mentioned earlier. Then theres a huge network of writers who write about like...fairies and such in modern times, but I don't really like those cause they get confusing too easy.
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Whahey! Looking forward to reading ...
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i entered two stories. one is called "the campus" it would fit the espionage, ludlum thing, although it's a bit more humourous than either ludlum or reilly (both of which i LOVE) and the other is called "smoke in the dark" it would fit #1. speaking of which, ever read Jim butcher?
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Nope. He good?
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so far as the whole "demons and such in the streets" thing, he's awesome, plus hilariously funny at times. the characters are great as well. his main series is called "the dresden files" and it's about a guy who's a wizard and a PI in chicago. believe me, as someone who doesn't usually read fantasy, it's way better than it sounds.
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Ah .. I have heard of the Dresden Files - I need to read it now!
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but if you are going to try them, i suggest starting towards the middle of the series. it's better that way (my own crazy opinion)
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Well, I'll see. Cheers for the tip.
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As far as I know, you haven't read the story I entered. But I don't actually know how much my work you've read, so I can only guess based on what you haven't commented on. Sorry if I guessed wrong.
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