[It was the time of day when the world takes on many colors, transitioning from sunshine to twilight. She swayed slowly back and forth in a woven hammock, contemplatively watching the wind. It created tiny, triangular waves in the ocean and teased the palm fronds above her into movement. The tone of her brown skin had been deepened by a day in the sun, and it was strikingly contrasted with a red string bikini and yellow trunks. On the ground near the hammock was a checkered blanket, nostalgic wicker picnic basket, two wineglasses, an empty bottle of vino, and a platter of half-eaten fruits and cheeses.
Tonight was her last in paradise. The picnic was over. The man she had shared it with was in the air somewhere over the Pacific, returning home. The sun was leaving. Tomorrow, so would she.
She closed her eyes, letting her hand dangle loosely, fingering grains of sand. She didn't want to go home. The place she was in seemed detached from reality; she liked it there.
Just one more night of paradise...]
Okay, so the object of this contest is to finish the paragraphs above. I wrote it, I wanted to leave it at that, some people asked me to continue it, and now I'm curious to see where it would go. But I'm being lazy and I'm blocked and I have tons of homework so that's where you come in.
Rules:
(1) No erotica. As in I don't want to hear about "throbbing manhoods" and "heaving busoms." I don't mind kissing. I don't mind making out. I don't mind you writing about the sex they had (given that's not the entire story), just don't describe the actual act of having sex to me. I'm familiar with how it works.
(2) Gay, bi, lesbian is okay. It's not something I'm particularly looking for, but some of the best stories on this site are of that genre, so go for it if you want.
(3) Swearing is also okay. It can provide humor or intensity or spice (you know what I mean), just don't be retarded about it. Don't limit your vocabulary with it. Let's dumb it down: all your characters don't need to talk like Nicole Richie, as much as I love her.
(4) Please, no horror. I'm a big baby. I'm sixteen years old and not above sleeping in my mommy's room when I'm scared, so please don't give me horror. I like dark stuff, thrilling stuff, just not horror. Which brings me to--
(5) Vampire stuff is okay. I like Twilight too, okay? But don't rewrite the book. And don't let it get cliched, it's easy to do that with popular genres.
(6) I'm not gonna say no bashing. Let's face it: bashing happens. And sometimes its funny. Just make it clear that it's the character's opinion and not the author's. Don't make your whole story about how guys who like musical theater are pussies or something like that. (Hey, if you're a guy and you like musical theater...and you're into girls...call me
(7) Last one. Sorry this is so long. I promise to comment on every entry. However if it doesn't grab me or it's insipid, I don't guarantee that I will finish reading it. Also, if you can't take honest constructive criticism, think twice about entering. I won't hesitate to call it like I see it and I love a good argument.
Okay that's it. I'm not gonna say to put anything in your author's notes because I hate that but please just read the rules. It's common courtesy. And common sense.
Good luck and thanks for entering!
Tonight was her last in paradise. The picnic was over. The man she had shared it with was in the air somewhere over the Pacific, returning home. The sun was leaving. Tomorrow, so would she.
She closed her eyes, letting her hand dangle loosely, fingering grains of sand. She didn't want to go home. The place she was in seemed detached from reality; she liked it there.
Just one more night of paradise...]
Okay, so the object of this contest is to finish the paragraphs above. I wrote it, I wanted to leave it at that, some people asked me to continue it, and now I'm curious to see where it would go. But I'm being lazy and I'm blocked and I have tons of homework so that's where you come in.
Rules:
(1) No erotica. As in I don't want to hear about "throbbing manhoods" and "heaving busoms." I don't mind kissing. I don't mind making out. I don't mind you writing about the sex they had (given that's not the entire story), just don't describe the actual act of having sex to me. I'm familiar with how it works.
(2) Gay, bi, lesbian is okay. It's not something I'm particularly looking for, but some of the best stories on this site are of that genre, so go for it if you want.
(3) Swearing is also okay. It can provide humor or intensity or spice (you know what I mean), just don't be retarded about it. Don't limit your vocabulary with it. Let's dumb it down: all your characters don't need to talk like Nicole Richie, as much as I love her.
(4) Please, no horror. I'm a big baby. I'm sixteen years old and not above sleeping in my mommy's room when I'm scared, so please don't give me horror. I like dark stuff, thrilling stuff, just not horror. Which brings me to--
(5) Vampire stuff is okay. I like Twilight too, okay? But don't rewrite the book. And don't let it get cliched, it's easy to do that with popular genres.
(6) I'm not gonna say no bashing. Let's face it: bashing happens. And sometimes its funny. Just make it clear that it's the character's opinion and not the author's. Don't make your whole story about how guys who like musical theater are pussies or something like that. (Hey, if you're a guy and you like musical theater...and you're into girls...call me
(7) Last one. Sorry this is so long. I promise to comment on every entry. However if it doesn't grab me or it's insipid, I don't guarantee that I will finish reading it. Also, if you can't take honest constructive criticism, think twice about entering. I won't hesitate to call it like I see it and I love a good argument.
Okay that's it. I'm not gonna say to put anything in your author's notes because I hate that but please just read the rules. It's common courtesy. And common sense.
Good luck and thanks for entering!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 14, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 100, Silver: 95, Bronze: 95, Honorable mention: 1 people
- Final notes: Hey, guys, I really appreciate you entering my contest and writing a story for me! I was a little disappointed in some of the entries, but on the whole I enjoyed the contest. Congrats to the winners, especially gold and silver! Thanks again (:
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[It was the time of day when the world takes on many colors, transitioning from sunshine to twilight. She swayed slowly back and forth in a• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Truth be told, paradise was the lack of familiar faces. She had been living in a picture, living through the picture, living for the picture. The picture hung on the wall, a centrepiece once ignored and forgotten but now her• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Alone in the deep dark world I stand,1• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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It was the time of day when the world takes on many colors, transitioning from sunshine to twilight. She swayed slowly back and forth in aby Artificial.Smiles. 2000 words, 3 comments, on Nov 30 1:32 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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creative opening you have here ^^ -
Wow this sounds like a great contest. If I have time I may enter, it's a great entering to a story too =]
*KT*
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