Fable if You're Able

by Aesop

Rated: E · Message Forum · Animal · #2082291

A contest to test your fabulous fabling

FABLE IF YOU'RE ABLE
May 2016 Edition

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a fable as: "a short story that usually is about animals and that is intended to teach a lesson or moral."

You know the type. We all grew up with stories like The Tortoise and the Hare and The Fox and the Lion. These stories helped raise us and teach us valuable lessons. They are seemingly simple constructs, with characters that have implied personalities (the Lion is brave, the Fox is clever, the Tortoise is patient) and a clever twist with a moral attached to it, but crafting one might be more difficult than you think.

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to write me an original fable (bonus points if it is set in the modern world).

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Joy

Samberine Everose

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THE PRIZEZ

1st Place: 25,000 gps
2nd Place: 10,000 gps

Most original piece: 1 Merit Badge

THE RULEZ

All fables must be original

All submissions must be posted to this forum by May 31st

You can submit a maximum of five different fables

All fables must be less than 1000 words (really you shouldn't need more than 500)

JUDGEZ

Your's truly will judge the first round. If anyone wants to volunteer to be a judge, email me at aesopii@Writing.Com.

DONATIONZ

Donations are always welcome. A portion of all donations will go to the collective pot, while another portion will be reserved for prizes such as merit badges and trophies.

*** Good luck writing your fables! ***

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