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Rated: 13+ · Other · Contest · #2029223
List of past rounds and winners of the Talent Pond's Paradise Cove Writing Challenge.
EMOTI-KEY:
*Ribbonb* = 1st Place
*Ribbonr* = 2nd Place
*Ribbony* = 3rd Place
*Ribbonw* = Honorable Mention
*No* = Disqualified


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ROUND 16

PROMPT: Your challenge is to choose a quote below and include it in your story. Be creative and include the quote as a real part of the story, not just a passing mention. I want to see how well you include this and make a creative story around it. Please BOLD the quote in your story so I can easily find it.

*Exclaimv* Remember these quotes can be taken more than one way ... twist them and show me what you got!

Quote #1: "When I said whatever helps you sleep at night, I didnā€™t mean this."

Quote #2: "So youā€™re the girl/guy that saved my life?"

Quote #3: "Did you just dare me?"

Quote #4 "Are you here to finish me off, Sweetheart?"

ENTRIES:
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

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ROUND 15

PROMPT: Your challenge is to choose a quote and include it in your story. They need to be included as dialog from a character in your story. They do not have to be used as a text message but that would be a plus. Be creative and include the quote as a real part of the story, not just a passing mention. I want to see how well you include this and make a creative story around it. Please BOLD the quote in your story so I can easily find it.

Quote #1: "No offense, I mean I'm sure you rocked my world and all but I don't remember."

Quote #2: "He had a sign stolen from the tennis court hanging above his bed that said, 'please limit play to one hour while others are waiting'. "

Quote #3: "Remember the 3 things that are off limits? They're fair game if you get here in the next 5 minutes."

ENTRIES:
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "A Woman Scorned"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Prosperous Snow celebrating Author Icon
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "A Feeling of Potential"  Open in new Window. [GC] by Dawn Embers Author Icon
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
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ROUND 14

PROMPT: This round had an image prompt.
                    ** Image ID #2038454 Unavailable **

ENTRIES:

         *Ribbonb* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         *Ribbonr* "The Game"  Open in new Window. [GC] by Storm Machine Author Icon
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         *No* "The Purple Lounge."  Open in new Window. [ASR] by Marigene Author Icon (no access/on private)

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ROUND 13

PROMPT: In the U.S., the weather has been really cold pretty much everywhere except California.
Write a story where Californians head to one of the colder states, or where someone from
a cold state comes to California to warm up for a while.

ENTRIES:
         *Ribbonb* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Oklahoma is Colder then California"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Prosperous Snow celebrating Author Icon
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Up North"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Dawn Embers Author Icon

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ROUND 12

PROMPT: Western Erotica/Romance. Write a story with an Old West/frontier-type setting.

ENTRIES:
         "Adventure In The Wild West"  Open in new Window. [18+] by šŸ’™ Carly-wrimo 2024 Author Icon
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Passion Runs Wild"  Open in new Window. [GC] by TJ Marie Author Icon
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ROUND 11

PROMPT: With Valentine's Day around the corner, there are going to be an awful lot of romance/erotica contests with V-Day prompts. This won't be one of them! Write a romance/erotica story set prominently in February that has
absolutely nothing to do with this Hallmark holiday. If you're looking for other holiday inspiration, February also has Groundhog Day (2/1), Tu Bishvat (2/4), President's Day (2/16), Mardi Gras (2/17), Ash Wednesday (2/18), and Chinese New Year (2/19). February is also Black History Month, 2/4 is National Thank A Mailman Day, 2/5 is National Weatherman's Day, 2/17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day, and 2/29 is Leap Day (the next one will be in 2016).

ENTRIES:
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor (Talent Pond MB for being first person with 10 entries)
         *No* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor (no word count)

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ROUND 10

PROMPT: Write a romantic or erotic story that incorporates at least one of the following New Years-y features:
1. A New Years' Eve party.
2. One of the college football bowls on New Years' Day.
3. Any of the famous celebration locations around the world: New York City, Paris, London, Sydney, etc.
4. A New Years' resolution

ENTRIES:
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

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ROUND 9

PROMPT: It's Halloween! Write me a story about trick-or-treating with a romantic or erotic twist.

ENTRIES:
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

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ROUND 8

PROMPT: Texts From Last Night is a website that aggregates humorous text messages from wild nights gone wrong (or right). Write a story that explains how your main character reached the point where he or she ended up sending one of the following text messages: "What started out as a threesome has become me sitting here watching them have sex. Can I get a ride home?" OR "I just had sex in the back of an ambulance. Call me." The main/point-of-view character of the story must be the one sending the text message, and please incorporate the actual sending of the text message into your story.

ENTRIES:
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

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ROUND 7

PROMPT: Big League Liaisons. Write a story about a romantic and/or erotic relationship against the backdrop of professional sports. The choice of sport team, and participants (players, coaches, office staff, their significant others, etc.) is entirely up to you. Just make sure you feature a little sports and a lot of sizzle!

ENTRIES:
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

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ROUND 6

PROMPT: Incorporate one (or more) of the following situations into your story:
1. Risk or danger heightening the pleasure.
2. Stranded in the middle of nowhere.
3. A professional/client relationship becomes something more.

ENTRIES:
         *Ribbonb* "Don't Go Breaking my Heart"  Open in new Window. [GC] by NixiešŸ¦Š Author Icon
         *Ribbonr* "Persona"  Open in new Window. [GC] by Vixey Todd Author Icon
         "Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by {suser_id:}
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

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ROUND 5

PROMPT: Write an erotica or romance story within a fantasy setting. Dragons, castles, swords and sorcery... craft a story that includes some elements of both genres!

ENTRIES:
         *Ribbonb* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         *Ribbonr* "Captive"  Open in new Window. [GC] by MidnightStalker Author Icon
         *Ribbony* "Hitaru & Onyx: The Meeting"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Vixey Todd Author Icon
         *Ribbonw* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "The Hammock"  Open in new Window. [XGC] by JACE Author Icon
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

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ROUND 4

PROMPT: Write a story where one of the characters' motives is uncertain. Perhaps a con artist and a mark? Or someone who's only in the relationship for the money? I'm looking for a story that contrasts the passion and/or romance with ulterior motives.

ENTRIES:
         *Ribbonb* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         *Ribbonr* "The Interview"  Open in new Window. [GC] by j.c.thomas Author Icon
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by {suser_id:}

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ROUND 3

PROMPT: Write a story about someone's sexy first day on the job. Does he or she catch a couple of coworkers in the act? Get involved with someone himself or herself? Is there a hazing ritual which takes a naughty turn? Whatever it is, show us the sexy side of someone's first day at a new job.

ENTRIES:
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

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ROUND 2

PROMPT: A (legal) teenager is left home alone while his/her parents leave for a weekend getaway. Write a story about the sexy shenanigans that go on... either for the teenager with a house to him/herself, or the parents who finally get time to themselves away from home. Or, if you're feeling really bold, write a story that tells what happens to both!

ENTRIES:
         *Ribbonb* "A Birthday Gift"  Open in new Window. [18+] by LostGhost: Seeking & Learning Author Icon
         *Ribbonr* "His First Weekend"  Open in new Window. [GC] by A.D. Writes Author Icon
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Breaking Plans"  Open in new Window. [XGC] by abcoachnz-Sometimes around Author Icon
         "Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by {suser_id:}

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ROUND 1

PROMPT: Your protagonist screwed up. He or she totally forgot about Valentine's Day and ended up in a huge fight with his or her significant other. How does your character cope the next day? Does he or she try to make it up to the significant other? Did they break up and now he or she is on the rebound? Give us a sizzling story about Valentine's Day: The Day After.

ENTRIES:
         *Ribbonb* "A St. Valentine's Day Gift"  Open in new Window. [XGC] by Bikerider Author Icon
         *Ribbonr* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         *Ribbony* "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Within His Reach"  Open in new Window. [GC] by A.D. Writes Author Icon
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
         "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

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