B is for Bedtime

For the second contest in my A-Z series I wish for you to write me a bedtime story.

Most of us had parents that read us stories after they tucked us into bed. Stories that let our dreams take shape. Silly stories or sweet stories, sometimes adventurous stories, but never anything scary or sad. Something a kid 7 and younger might like.

This is what I want; for you to tell me a bedtime story. It can be an old tale that your parents told you made up or passed down, or it can be something completely new.

"I'll be your pal forever" points if you channel (not parodying) Dr. Suess or Shel Silverstein as those are what my father read us the most.



It shouldn't be any longer than what any normal child's bedtime story would be, in other words we don't want them to fall asleep out of boredom.

No bad language of any kind and no erotica should go without saying.

Bashing is bad and we don't want to teach our kids about it.

And use proper grammar, etc please.

And of course have fun because if you don't, the kids won't.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on January 4
  • Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 6 people
  • Final notes:
    I had quite a bit of fun with this contest and I loved all the unique and interesting tales you had. I really am a kid at heart and so many of these brought that kid out more.

    I loved the moral in the Gold winner, the sweet tale of the silver, and far off land feeling of the bronze.

    HM's are in no particular order but each were wonderful tales that I think many children would love.

    Thank you all for entering.

Contest Winners

  1. the castle on the hill
    by plumbdamaged 700 words, 1 comment, on Dec 14 8:07 AM 2008. In Children's, Childrens, Fairytale, Poem
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. Candy Cane Ballet
    Once in a land not far from here there existed an ancient old Victorian town called Tinsel. There in Tinsel, winter never melted into sprin
    by Cajun.Lullaby 800 words, 5 comments, on Dec 25 10:29 PM 2008. In Christmas, Fantasy
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  3. Tale from my land..
    story for little Toni { suitable for 7 to 8 years old }
    by lavanya 800 words, 12 comments, on Dec 20 1:24 AM 2008. In For contest, Inspirational, Life, Mythological
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. The Tiger Story
    A bedtime story my grandpa used to tell me.
    by WritersEffigy 500 words, 5 comments, on Dec 11 8:27 PM 2008. In Fantasy
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Princess Lily and Her New Best Friend
    by cre8iv-writer 300 words, 3 comments, on Dec 11 1:32 PM 2008. In Childrens, Contest, Fantasy
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Error: Unable to find finalist item 238068, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  7. Stentor
    A Dragon...A Wizard...A Vision...a Story...Perhaps.
    by Gary Alexander 1400 words, 101 comments, on Oct 20 2:18 PM 2008. In Fantasy, Fiction
    Honorable mention
    • Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  8. The Soldier's Quest: A Fairy Tale
    A fairy tale about a dashing soldier seeking a beautiful princess.
    by VampAngel666 900 words, 2 comments, on Dec 11 9:20 PM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  9. A bedtime story-contest
    Once upon a time, in a land far far away, lived a little girl who loved to play.1
    by Bethany 300 words, 1 comment, on Jan 1 3:33 PM. In Fantasy, Fiction
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [15]

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  • The Little Christmas Tree
    In a thick forest, found deep by the mountains of a little village were a dozen tall pine trees, and right next to them, were the baby ones
    by Olinda 1500 words, 13 comments, on Dec 13 7:57 PM 2007
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Emerald Beach
    by SaffronGreenSpirit 1000 words, 18 comments, on Aug 23 2:44 AM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Horror
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • The Night The Stars Went Out.
    Anyone could tell you this story. But this time it's gonna be me. Could you come a little closer please, I don't feel like shouting. Did I
    by cole3313 500 words, 5 comments, on Oct 12 8:04 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Susan and the three bears
    Susn and the three bears; an adaption from the well known and loved story Goldylocks and the three bears, PC style
    by Elphinstone 800 words, 7 comments, on Dec 16 11:25 AM 2008
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • The Leprechaun
    by Drac 400 words, 20 comments, on Mar 18 8:25 AM 2007. In , Childrens, Fantasy, Folklore, Irish, Song
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Wish Land
    This is a magic vacation spot called Wish Land, and a story about Nelson, a dwarf that lives there.
    by flowerbee1234 800 words, 6 comments, on Oct 12 2:36 PM 2008. In Fantasy, Romance, Short story
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite

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