Well, my last contest went over pretty good, and I've realized I still have some points left over. So what should I do with them? Start a new contest, of course!
I will comment each story and show you how you scored on your rubric at the end of the contest. I'm pretty busy for a while, so you've got the whole month to enter. Prewrites are fine, originals are fine.
However:
-Please maintain acceptable punctuation and grammar. This is included in the rubric, but stories can be fantastic without so I won't DQ you on this.
-What I will DQ on is stories that make absolutely no sense. I don't come across this very much, but please have your stories readable.
-Also, NoNe of THiS.
-No poetry. I will DQ poems
-No erotica. I will DQ erotica.
-No stories that were in my last contest. Same authors are fine, just not the same stories. I will DQ samesies.
-It is fine, however, if you have text talk, sticky keys, erotica or poetry if they are a necessary part of the overall story. Just not entries consisting of only this.
The points I get from comments will go straight into this contest, so there will be 5 honorable mentions, and the top 3 will get a lot more points (depending on the number of entries I get).
So come one, come all, you've got nothing to lose!
If you're trying to decide which entry to put in, it's probably best to go with whichever is the deepest. I love metaphors, symbolism and deep thought.
However, do not think you have to enter just these types of stories. Look at my last contest's winners and you'll see that there are very good easy-to-understand stories out there too.
OFFICIAL CLOSING DATE CHOSEN: June 23rd. Get your stories in now!
An explanation of the rubric:
Style: As in writing style. Basically, how much I liked the way you wrote the story.
Flow: How well the story fit together. Points were often taken off for unrealistic passing of time. This doesn't solely have to do with time, though. In some stories that was irrelevant, so it also meant generally how the story was put together.
Uniqueness: Kind of self-explanatory. However, just because a story dealt with familiar subject matter didn't mean it wasn't unique. If you introduced old subject matter in a new way, it got uniqueness points.
Readability: How easy it was to get from start to finish. Heavily influenced by other areas of the rubric, one of them being lack of errors, style and flow.
Effect: How well the story did what it was supposed to do. Bonus points given for heavily themed pieces. A rather hard to judge area, due to the uniqueness of many of the stories entered. But mostly, just how much the story said about what it was supposed to say.
Lack of errors: In grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc. I allowed a few errors before I started taking away points, and also took into account how many errors there were in comparison to how long the story was.
Personal score: The x-factor played in here. It was how much I personally enjoyed the story.
Keep in mind that while judging, my overall tendency was to essentially give the story full points and then take off points when I was finished reading it. Especially in the lack of errors section.
I will comment each story and show you how you scored on your rubric at the end of the contest. I'm pretty busy for a while, so you've got the whole month to enter. Prewrites are fine, originals are fine.
However:
-Please maintain acceptable punctuation and grammar. This is included in the rubric, but stories can be fantastic without so I won't DQ you on this.
-What I will DQ on is stories that make absolutely no sense. I don't come across this very much, but please have your stories readable.
-Also, NoNe of THiS.
-No poetry. I will DQ poems
-No erotica. I will DQ erotica.
-No stories that were in my last contest. Same authors are fine, just not the same stories. I will DQ samesies.
-It is fine, however, if you have text talk, sticky keys, erotica or poetry if they are a necessary part of the overall story. Just not entries consisting of only this.
The points I get from comments will go straight into this contest, so there will be 5 honorable mentions, and the top 3 will get a lot more points (depending on the number of entries I get).
So come one, come all, you've got nothing to lose!
If you're trying to decide which entry to put in, it's probably best to go with whichever is the deepest. I love metaphors, symbolism and deep thought.
However, do not think you have to enter just these types of stories. Look at my last contest's winners and you'll see that there are very good easy-to-understand stories out there too.
OFFICIAL CLOSING DATE CHOSEN: June 23rd. Get your stories in now!
An explanation of the rubric:
Style: As in writing style. Basically, how much I liked the way you wrote the story.
Flow: How well the story fit together. Points were often taken off for unrealistic passing of time. This doesn't solely have to do with time, though. In some stories that was irrelevant, so it also meant generally how the story was put together.
Uniqueness: Kind of self-explanatory. However, just because a story dealt with familiar subject matter didn't mean it wasn't unique. If you introduced old subject matter in a new way, it got uniqueness points.
Readability: How easy it was to get from start to finish. Heavily influenced by other areas of the rubric, one of them being lack of errors, style and flow.
Effect: How well the story did what it was supposed to do. Bonus points given for heavily themed pieces. A rather hard to judge area, due to the uniqueness of many of the stories entered. But mostly, just how much the story said about what it was supposed to say.
Lack of errors: In grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc. I allowed a few errors before I started taking away points, and also took into account how many errors there were in comparison to how long the story was.
Personal score: The x-factor played in here. It was how much I personally enjoyed the story.
Keep in mind that while judging, my overall tendency was to essentially give the story full points and then take off points when I was finished reading it. Especially in the lack of errors section.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 17
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 250, Bronze: 125, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: The wait is finally over! Thank you, everybody, so much for putting up with my crap and slow judging. And my god, was this contest hard to judge! To give you an idea, there was a 7-way tie for second place, 7-way! That means every finalist besides the first place story had the same score on my rubric. And speaking of the rubrics, I will get those out to you as soon as possible, within the next couple days. I'd like to include an honors list in this contest as well. I couldn't give out more than 5 honorary mentions, but if I could I would have given them to the following stories: Cracked, Lucky Charm, Black Orchid, Unsticking, Echoes, Mind of a Demon, Heart of a Child, Soul of an Angel, The Looking-Glass Ghost, Caring for a Suffering Soul, Ethics---The System, Flower Rain, Joyrides, Death on the Cross, The Inevitable Death of Adam Billington, The Bedlam Virus, The Game of Life, Two Words, A Separate Existence, Deja Vu and the Life of Literature, Someday the Dream Will End, A Walk Down the Memory Lane, Scars, The Secret Life of Clothes, Zero Silence and Sitting by the Sea. I challenge everybody in this contest to read at least three of these stories, and all of the ones in the top 8 and comment on them, for they are truly amazing stories. Thanks to everyone for entering, and keep an eye out for contests I hold in the future! Everybody keep up the good work!
Contest Winners
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He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me into him, leaving a soft, wet kiss on my cheek. I wanted to tell him everything. Everything tha• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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The road to glory is lined with hardship, and none can escape unscathed... Legend of Zelda fanfiction - AU. Eventual yaoi.by GoldenSol 3100 words, 17 comments, on May 27 4:00 PM. In Adventure, Au, Fanfiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Legend of zelda, Romance, Video games
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In loving memory of Jeys Endleton1
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An event in the childhood of Sarahby Surreal Rhapsody 1200 words, 42 comments, on Oct 28 11:15 PM 2008. In Fiction, Life, Other, Short story
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"Oh, sir, I've seen lots. I hope you'll get your coffee and donuts before I begin."by Sleep isforthe Weak 1700 words, 6 comments, on May 27 6:11 PM. In Crime, First person, Gay, Hope, Horror, Inspirational, Sad, Short story, Tragedy Honorable mention
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by SilentMoonDance 2400 words, 54 comments, on Apr 1 12:13 PM. In Fiction, Ghosts, Romance, Sad, Short story Honorable mention
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If you don't like hard questions or considering each side of an issue don't read this. Its controversial and might be too much for some peo• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Charles Dickens visits Niagara Falls and faces a ghost from his past.by gezza 2000 words, 34 comments, on Dec 28 3:15 AM 2008. In Ghost, Historical, Inspirational, Love Honorable mention
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Gold trophy winner
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by robert davidson 3500 words, 13 comments, on Apr 17 3:40 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I flitted through the night air, if you could call it “flitting.” I’m not a very good flier, in fact I think I might be a terrible flier. Iby DeathByChocolate 1900 words, 47 comments, on Apr 20 3:49 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Nothing will ever compare to the moment I first killed someone; the way the blood spilled into such pretty patterns or how the knife slicedby silent dances 2600 words, 40 comments, on Jan 28 7:11 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by imagist 1500 words, 32 comments, on Mar 20 10:18 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Fuzzyheart 300 words, 9 comments, on May 26 1:06 PM. In First person, Science fiction, Short story• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by ember-awesome 1500 words, 2 comments, on May 26 1:06 PM. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Life, Teen, Unedited, Vampires, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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When the fate of all good or evil is rested in your hands by god himself, what can you do but fight for it in every way you can?by Rose Hathaway 700 words, 11 comments, on Mar 31 11:01 PM. In Angels, Contest, Inspirational, Life• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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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,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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day passed. night passed. life passed. glazing eyes glazing days...by alwaysrockon 300 words, 52 comments, on May 14 9:07 AM. In Day, Highway hypnotazation, Hmm, Life, Mature, Night, Other• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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That's when she came. The gigantic dark black wolf was almost invisible against the curtain of trees, but her eyes glowed bright, and so diby XComexToxGetxHerX 1800 words, 2 comments, on May 16 8:03 PM. In Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Other, Series• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The Cradle, that’s what they used to call. Fifteen years have passed; I suppose it’s only natural to forget these things. The sign used to hang neatly above the door …I think. Now, all that’s left as a reminder is a little br• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Never give a girl a promise if you know you can't keep it.by Lithron 600 words, 32 comments, on Apr 18 1:03 AM. In Inspirational, Life, Love, Pain, Third person• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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very interesting!about a psychology experiment. read please!by osmsk21 2300 words, 12 comments, on May 25 9:20 PM. In Dark, Drama, Fiction, Horror, Psychology, Sad, Short story, Society, Third person• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I studied my face in the mirror. My sunken eyes, bold cheekbones, clear blue eyes, wavy blond hair, and pale skin. Everything about me, it drove women mad, yet I couldn’t see it. Other men were envious, I had it all. I could• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I woke up screaming to myself.
"I'm Normal... I'm normal...I'm normal. I'm fine nothing happened. It was just a dream. Just a dream. I'm nby sucideyr5 1400 words, 14 comments, on May 13 3:19 PM. In Death, Depression, Emo, First person, Murder, Mystery, Pain• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
A gunslinger learns he can't die and goes on a quest to find out why.by tonialoise 2300 words, 25 comments, on Jan 7 11:55 AM. In Fantasy, Supernatural, Third person, Western• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I always wondered what was it is like to eat dinner with one’s family on a daily basis. According to the commercials on “Nick at Nite”, it makes students more likely to get higher grades and increases quality of life. I do noby dont stop believing 700 words, 5 comments, on Jan 2 3:58 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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She sat with her friend under the blooming apple tree, cradled by satin pink blossoms and smooth apple flesh. The two girls were perched onby Olinda 1600 words, 21 comments, on May 22 6:38 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The morning was deathly quiet as I stared out at the great expanse of blue high-level cirrus clouds. The thin, white clouds lazily driftedby amanda vampiress 1800 words, 34 comments, on May 24 4:27 AM. In Bird of paradise, Fantasy, Paranormal, Short story
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An agonizing scream pasted through my lips as a sharp metal like object sliced through my skin, muscle and bone right below my left collar• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I looked into her eyes and I knew things weren’t the same. The smile that used to brighten up her face whenever I came into her view rarelyby citcat 1000 words, 23 comments, on Apr 20 4:13 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I asked the Virgin Mary what I should do, and she smiled. And I knew what I had to do.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by jauhar 900 words, 3 comments, on Nov 28 3:12 PM 2008. In Adventure, Childrens, Fiction, Inspirational, Short story• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I held the gun tightly in my hand as I loaded it with a full clip of ammunition. I knew that in order to succeed at what I was about to do, I would need all the lethal force that I could get.1by yodog784 200 words, 2 comments, on May 20 11:01 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A Prologue, in which the story begins.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The little blonde girl walked down the busy town cluttered with cars and people holding many pamphlets in her arms with a picture of a Goldby RemainingWarrior 1400 words, 23 comments, on Apr 25 4:53 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Dan and I
A virgin girl falls in love with a unhppily married man. The story is spun around how the man fulfilled his moral obligation
by Padmakumari 2500 words, 1 comment, on May 30 1:42 PM. In Fantasy fiction, First person, Happy, Life, Love, Sad• Commented on by judge. -
by Dark Wanderer 4700 words, 6 comments, on Sep 10 3:46 AM 2008. In Not for the religious kind• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Careful not to go overboard, Wes gently brushed a lock of blonde hair off of her face and felt the feathery softness of her cheek. “Goodnig• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Serenity Blackheart 1500 words, 18 comments, on May 27 5:00 PM. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Humor, Life, Love, Random, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Come here, come back, come home. My hands shake as I trace the words and you don’t stop them not this time, maybe not ever again.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I could not believe my eyes, it was still 9th period. Time was practically standing still as it came closer to the end. I felt somethingby esimbf 1500 words, 10 comments, on Oct 27 5:52 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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"Bored as hell", a sixteen year old girl looked out her window. It was a boring day, and she didn't have a clue of what to do. The girl hadby So-un-cxxl 1200 words, 2 comments, on Mar 8 3:30 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by eLLezynth 5000 words, 19 comments, on Apr 24 2:50 AM. In Fantasy, Friendship, Hmm, Humor, Love, Romance, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Here in Malaysia, we were taught to use english as our 2nd language. Love english, love writing. This is my 4th story.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I'll always remember the feeling I had entering Blackeyed Petes Pool and Arcade Emporium that day. It was surreal, like following the whitby colinlinder 4300 words, 15 comments, on Jun 17 11:54 PM. In Life• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I looked down at my dirty feet and looked up at my two best friends. We were suppose to be laughing, having fun swimming and tanning, but the captain of our cruise ship decided to leave the boat without a captain. I have no i• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Will Ayla ever have a life?by volleym 2300 words, 9 comments, on Jun 3 10:21 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Rain learns about love, loss, life, and about herself.by Jennywinnie 3900 words, 11 comments, on Jun 18 1:18 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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For the past three weeks, I have lived the life of a serial killer and felt the madness that filled his world. I usually do not wait so lonby angellove 3000 words, 31 comments, on Jan 28 2:51 PM 2007. In Fiction, First person, Horror, Love, Religious, Supernatural• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Drugs, sex, heartaches and suicide. Sounds like the classic 17 year old boy.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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"If you don't open the *bunny*ing door, I'll skin you and make you a chair!" He yelled at me.by Dual.Of.Fireflies 2000 words, 25 comments, on Jun 19 8:41 PM. In Depression, First person, Inspirational, Life, Teen• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Her eyes flooded with tears and I watched with agony. I had already lost so many, why did I have to lose her?1
by Mattisfaction 2100 words, 9 comments, on Jan 27 11:36 AM. In Fantasy, Fiction, Historical, Humor, Love, Surreal• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
“Why must I be the hated one?” He paced back and forth in his so-called “castle...” not a castle anymore, although twas once a glorious sou• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The world is unfair--in more ways than one.by InBetweenDays 5100 words, 6 comments, on Jun 22 8:05 PM. In Crime, Hmm, Life, Murder, Mystery, Part of a series, Third person, Words• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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It was hot and dusty. It was summer. 1 / Most summers were the same in this hot dusty place. People lay around for three months with the air conditioning on and the pool jammed with bodies so itby Colin Night 900 words, 6 comments, on May 14 8:55 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Gwen meets a strange boy with a dark secret...by CinnaAgent11 900 words, 6 comments, on Jun 2 8:20 PM. In Fantasy, Fiction, Short story, Starting idea• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Kathleen was driving her new, used dark green jeep grand Cherokee down the LIW when she first heard the song ‘Just Dance’ by Lady gaga. It was a light hearted song about getting drunk and dancing away your worries, if only th• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Ever heard of Amatheiancatha? You have now. They have some very bizzare traditions.by Elphinstone 800 words, 18 comments, on Sep 15 2:44 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Shadow Pixie 800 words, 16 comments, on May 25 12:36 PM. In First person, Love, Romance, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A dark silhouette crossed the open lawn almost undetected. Not a single human suspected anything; it was the animals that noticed. The animals weren't going to say anything so their awareness was of no concern to the intruderby Pepper-Reynolds 800 words, 6 comments, on Apr 18 12:12 AM. In Capture, Crime, Danger, Escape, Fbi, Love, Precious gems, Romance, Smuggling, Thief• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Incroyable 700 words, 13 comments, on May 11 2:18 PM. In Fiction, First person, Human, Romance, Vampire, Werewolf, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Jack Necron 700 words, 6 comments, on May 28 12:25 AM. In Angst, Death, Depression, Drama, Life, Personal, Romance, Tragedy, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by UptownGetAround 700 words, 4 comments, on Jun 17 9:30 PM. In Contest, Fiction, First person, Hope, Life, Love, Personal, Romance, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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When the bell rung for second break I got up out my seat and grabbed my black bag. I got pushed several times as I headed for the crowded hall once more. I kept my head down and got a plate of cheese pasta, I ate slowly and lby ProjectPromises 600 words, 8 comments, on Jun 3 9:09 AM. In Angst, Dark, Depression, Inspirational, Life, Love, Other, Romance, Teen, Tragedy• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Lekos Memory 500 words, 95 comments, on Jun 2 9:19 PM. In Crime, Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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She sat silently on the rock, watching the sun go down into the deep dark abyss that was the ocean. For months and months she had sat here, slept here and awakened to another day of misery and lonliness. There was nothing sheby Ekac 500 words, 2 comments, on Jun 20 8:02 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Yesterday, I was being mean so I was ductaped to the wall and everyone took pictures of me with ductape all over my head shoulders and legs. It was actually pretty hilarious.. even to me.. I didn't really care especially sincby Lifeguard TaraMarie 500 words, 2 comments, on Jun 21 9:07 PM. In Adventure, Personal, Short story• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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“Excuse me?”
I almost turn around, but catch myself. A boy’s voice, and young.by Horanzu 400 words, 9 comments, on Feb 16 4:28 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
She’s the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever seen, one ton of curves and edges glistening after her bath. I can’t help but slide my hand across• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The first talked to each other I knew we would always be friends. Our friendship has kept on growing and I'll be here for you to the end ofby watch-me-cry 400 words, 6 comments, on Jun 20 10:03 AM. In For my best friends, Friendship, Quotes• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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They sat up in their bed. A hospital bed. They were conjoined twins, joined at the head. Only four, they were. Molly and Milly However; oneby andhearts. ox 400 words, 6 comments, on Jun 21 7:16 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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It was raining so heavily now that my vision was obscured, but made sure kept the small, pretty, blond girl within my sight. She was so litby Neolittlefish 300 words, 10 comments, on Nov 25 4:09 PM 2008. In , Contest, First person, Mystery• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Kevan 300 words, 19 comments, on Jun 5 12:40 AM. In Dark, Death, Depression, First person, Life, Love, Pain, Romance, Suicide
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Hiya! Just to let you know, I entered the sixth chapter of one of my stories in your contest. Hope that doesn't annoy you, because so far, Chapter 6 is the deepest emotional chapter. Chapter 5 is also close.
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Not at all! Welcome to the contest, and thanks for entering!
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I've entered my story, I hope you like it. It's a sad story, I cried when I wrote it
Hope you like it,
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my story is a little random. you can DQ it if u want. please read it first though. tha's all i ask!
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I probably won't be DQ'ing any stories, but I will definitely read every single one!
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I'm not quite sure what you mean, but if you're talking about a song that you wrote, then no. Poetry is not allowed. Sorry.
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's okay. xD I probably should have picked that up.
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cool contest
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MY STORY PWNS
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We shall see...
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Ok then...read it.
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