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"Short Story Competition 22"

Argh! So hard to choose. But choose I must, and don't feel left out if you're not a winner, you're all winners anyway, there's more talent in this forum than can be found at a writers guild prize ceremony...

So, without further ado, I shall give you the top 3...

3. Lawrence - for someone who has only produced a few stories, I really enjoyed this one. Some may say it was cliched, but it was a good story, none-the-less.

2. Meka-Dragon - Perfect example of a romantic story.

1. Ashman - Just on time, but the story is superb. I guess it's something I can relate to as well, but it was told so well that I think anyone can feel the emotion there. Reminded me of the Wires (the Athlete song).



Well, doesn't time fly? SSC 22 already.

And now for something slightly different...

The idea remains the same, a topic name which you can write a story about, but this time I've introduced 3 skill levels, just for those who want to push themselves a little bit further.

No extra marks will be awarded for picking a harder level, it's just a bit of fun to see who takes up the challenge.

And so, on to the topic...

Heart and Soul (as inspired by 80's pop sensations T'Pau)

Skill Level 1
Write a story based on the topic. Just like normal really.


Skill Level 2
The story has to be a love story and contain no violence

Skill Level 3
As above, but set in a contemporary setting from the point of view of a woman (or, if you're female, from the point of view of a man).

The challenge is set. The closing date is midnight on 11th April. Yes, you heard right. You only have 1 week for this one, due to me being in India after that.

Go. Go. Go...

Love stories?
What has marriage done to you my man..

The cheek of it!

I'll just pop this as I've buried it under the SSC21 entries I've finally got round to reading.

Gone all soppy?

Ah, too much violence is bad for you.

Besides, I have a daughter to think about.

One that I won't see for 5 weeks while I'm away...

...I'm just going to a dark room to cry now...

R-r-romance? Not my speciality of writing. But I'll give it a shot.

Level 3? Ea-sy*.

*I hope

Edit: Actually, as this is my first short story compo, I'll use an easier level...

*cowers in corner*

I may enter.
Because I enjoy being hounded for my crapness.
Myes.
And what's with all the talk of gender experimentation

I've got something started.
Most bases covered ... except the violence bit. Go team.

I've got two idea's, both are quite ok, but I still suck at the actually writing them bit.

Romance isn't my thing when it comes to writing stories. And no violence?

You already said that.

I've written my first paragraph, will probably do a bit more later. Looking like SL2 at the moment.