Science Fiction Short Stories

“Science Fiction has an almost disconcerting habit of becoming Science Fact.”
I want you to show me the future. This contest is all about showing off your talent for bringing the far reaches of the universe to life. All forms of sci-fi are accepted in this contest. That means everything from the near future, all the way into the next galaxy and beyond. I will provide a weekly prompt, and you will give it your best shot. Good luck and Godspeed.

House Rules -
Keep it under 2,000 words
Nothing over 18+ please
Entries must be placed below in Bitem format
Only 1 entry per person

PRIZES! Aka, the reason you are looking at this page.
The prizes will vary depending on how many contestants I have, but they will consist of a mixture of GP and Reviews. Occasionally if there are many contestants, there will be Merit Badges thrown in.

Judging
I will try my best to give reviews to all submissions along with my rating. However, depending on the number of contestants and my schedule this may be subject to change. At the very least, I promise that I will read it, rate it, and judge it accordingly for this contest. If entries become too overwhelming, I may ask for a second or third judge to help out. If you are interested in possibly becoming a judge please send me an email. I promise that I will always judge fairly. Just keep me entertained while reading and I will be more than happy.

Contest is on a week long hold until Round 3 opens.

1-5 Entries will yield 1,500gp and 2 reviews for 1st place
5-10 Entries will yield 2,500gp and 2 reviews for 1st place and 1,000 and 1 review for 2nd
10-20 Entries will yield 4,000gp and 4 reviews for 1st place, 2,000gp and 2 reviews for 2nd place, and 1,000gp for 3rd
20+ Entries: This is where the merit badges I was talking about come into play.


- Round 1 Winner -

A Holiday Adventure  (13+) Aliens visit earth, with unexpected results. #1097208 by J. A. Buxton

- Round 2 Winner -

Invalid Item  This item number is not valid. #1587828 by Not Available.