Heads Will Roll (Round 2--Man or Machine)

Alright people. If you are not any of the following, do not enter this contest.

Users:
Vampirefriends (entered)
Writers Effigy
Alma-Tadema
Gary Alexander
Rainy.Day.Kisses
Token Massacer
tonialoise (entered)
Writing0Freedom (entered)
The Racing Snake
Lady Pixie (entered)
Shimmering Mirage
sberendt (entered)
Alexgia
Decadent Anomaly (entered)
bethk-b
Tiger-Lily (entered)
Elf Song
VariousSingularity

The 18 people above ONLY are allowed to enter.

PROMPTS:
Mirror or Machine--
1. Mirror: Write anything that this words makes you think about. Alterego, self-discovery, what have you. Anything you want. Use the word at least once.
2. Machine: Write about what they make you think of. Use this word at least once in your piece.

Picture prompt--
1. Brassaii's Paris Prostitute: http://www.masters-of-photography.com/B/brassai/brassai_prostitute_full.html
2. Brassaii's Place de L'Opera: http://www.masters-of-photography.com/B/brassai/brassai_place_de_lopera_full.html
3. Anything on this page: http://www.worldsfamousphotos.com/tag/greatest-photos-ever-taken

Please give credit in you AN for these photos.

Quote--
Message me for one

Or genre--
1. murder
2. WWII/holocaust (as usual)
3. mystery
4. anything taboo
5. love (better not be mushy crap. No, I'm looking for gut-wrenching sadness that comes with love.)
6. revenge (tastefully done...)
7. rants
8. Parodies are awesome too

Rules:
1. 6,000 word limit
2. Give credit (if necessary) in AN
3. Nice grammar
4. If it was in the last contest, don't enter this. It will get DQ'd.
5. If doing the rant one, don't go too crazy with it. Basically, if you're bashing, bash with grace (support your argument if you want)
6. Have fun
7. And! Please send me a message/comment this and let me know you entered so I can keep everything in order. Some organization is good for me!

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on May 26
  • Rewards: Gold: 200
  • Final notes:
    Thanks everyone for entering! Four of the first round did not enter but oh well. Their loss right? Ten of you now stand in the running for round three which won't be up for a week or two. I'll let you all know.

    Thanks so much for all the stories! They were all wonderful and the ones who didn't quite make the cut, I had a hard time choosing.

    Thanks for entering! I really appreciate it!
    (Next contest, gold will get 300, and I'm awarding a silver as well...)

    Thanks!
    Atticus

Contest Winners

  1. Two Words
    I see them looking at me, and feel their sideways glances. Do they think I do not notice, can not feel their eyes? Everyday I endure quick,
    by Alexgia 700 words, 7 comments, on Apr 24 1:24 AM. In Fiction, First person, Life
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
    MIRROR, MIRROR, ON THE WALL /A tale to REFLECT upon...A little..."LIGHT" reading...if you find...The TIME! Have fun!
    by Gary Alexander 1400 words, 144 comments, on Feb 18 7:32 AM 2008. In Horror, Science fiction
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  3. Luck of the Irish
    by Tiger-Lily 3000 words, 38 comments, on Mar 23 1:42 AM. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal, Young adult
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. She is Everything
    The glow from the TV is lighting up Her face and all I can think is that She's the most beautiful girl in the world.1
    by Rainy.Day.Kisses 300 words, 6 comments, on Aug 22 7:40 PM 2008. In Angst, Family, Fiction, First person, Love, Romance
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  5. The Lark's Bitter Song
    Outside, birds chirp frivolously as the sun rises and falls, reminding me that the world can go on without her, that the world won’t stop s
    by ElfSong 700 words, 31 comments, on Aug 11 2:01 AM 2008. In Dark, Fiction
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  6. The Bleeding of Me
    What sacrifice would you make to restore a deceased child? Julia Kavanaugh would risk all.
    by Decadent Anomaly 3600 words, 20 comments, on Mar 30 2:24 AM. In Dark, Horror, Strange, Tragedy
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. New Berlona
    A woman uses a device to travel anywhere instantly, but will it have consequences she didn't anticipate?
    by tonialoise 4700 words, 16 comments, on Apr 21 9:27 PM. In Science fiction
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • Lady Pixie Greeters member
    March 28
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    I'm going to try to come up with something entirely new for this round So it may be a few days before you see my entry (if I can't come up with something new, I do have a prewrite that fits.. I just want to try for the new write first)


    • Atticus Unanimous
      March 28
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      I'm going to extend it later so that everyone has time. But I'm glad you're doing something new! That makes me like things better (on first glance anyway).


  • Tiger-Lily
    March 28
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    I'm still debating with my entry. I wanna do a new write but one of mine goes under the revenge/murder bit really well and I wrote it like, a week ago...


  • tonialoise
    March 28
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    hmmm... like the others I wanna write something new, but I have other stories I'm working on at the time. I'm going to reserve a spot for now so I don't forget about it. If I don't think I'll have it in a week or so I'll go with a prewrite (then the hard part is to choose which one).


  • VampireFriends
    April 24
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    I'm definitrely entering this, but I'll need a couple of days to work out my entry. Just to let you know I'm not ignoring this!


  • Dual.Of.Fireflies
    May 10
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    why does it have to be those people? Now im sad...

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