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Rated: 18+ · Message Forum · Mystery · #1112811
A prompt-based mystery short story contest PROMPT1 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Welcome to my contest! *Smile*

Prompt:
Write a mystery story centered around a spoon.
OR
Write a mystery story that includes one or more of the following objects/ideas:
*Bullet*rainy overcast day
*Bullet*water
*Bullet*park
*Bullet*stopping and staring at a house
*Bullet*drinking soda on back deck
*Bullet*trees along a creek
*Bullet*an open garage
*Bullet*police cars
*Bullet*building construction
*Bullet*smoke/grill

I also have a second prompt open - for more information see post # 10!

Rules:
1.) MUST be rated 18+ or less.
2.) More than one entry? Ok. But more than one WINNING entry? No.
3.) Short stories, chapters, extracts, etc. accepted. Your entry can be part of something larger.
4.) Your entry doesn't have to be something new, it can be something you've already written.
5.) Entries must be posted in {bitem{ format.
6.) Closing date: December 31st, 2006. In order for prizes to be awarded I need at least 5 entries by then. You can edit your entry if you need until the deadline, we will judge your entry by how it looks on that day.

Judges:
Me - Caren Rose Author Icon
dizzyduck
Angelica Weatherby- Bday mom15 Author Icon

Donations:
Any donations will go towards the prizes! (Past donations went towards my membership so I could still host the contest.)
*Star*Angelica Weatherby- Bday mom15 Author Icon 100,000 gp's for membership
*Star*Jaren is Avarielle Author Icon 25,000 gp's (some went to membership)
*Star*Martin Mills Author Icon 75 gp's
*Star*ms_penguin 2,500 gp's (partially for membership)


Prizes:
Just by entering, I will know you exist, and will probably review some of your stuff.
*Star*First Place - Ribbon
*Star*Second Place - 10,000 gp's
*Star*Third Place - 5,000 gp's
If you have a specific item in your port other than your entry that you would like me to read & review, include it in your post. You can put in in {item] format, or if you put it in {bitem] format, clearly mark it as the item you want reviewed.

Good luck!
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