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The theme/topic is:
Alchemy
That is, anything to do with transformation, transmutation, transfiguration, transmogrification, metamorphosis, alteration, etc.
But I've used the word Alchemy (the so-called magical process of turning base metal into gold - you probably knew that!) because I'd prefer entries to be about "improving" transformation as opposed evil or gruesome transformation.
Having said that, do whatever you want - though I will look more favourably on the ones which have a positive slant (because that seems trickier to pull off).
Having said that, do whatever you like!
Closing date: around October 10th.
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Result
3rd: The Darknest Hour - Prophet.
I like the way it progresses: from the eerie bewilderment of the waiting room, to the bedside, to the numbness in the car park, to the positive outcome. Every stage is expressed concisely yet with depth.
2nd: For Precious Gold! - Meka Dragon.
Enjoyed the dark, old world scene, the alchemic details, the ruffians :-), and the tension of the story with it's surprising and clever ending.
1st: A Sunset Across The Waves - Stryke.
Loved this. The imagery of the sunset and the sea, the scrawling of symbols in the sand, the voice of the character with his slightly cynical tone, and the mysterious, magical finish. My personal favourite, and that's why it won.
Alchemy
That is, anything to do with transformation, transmutation, transfiguration, transmogrification, metamorphosis, alteration, etc.
But I've used the word Alchemy (the so-called magical process of turning base metal into gold - you probably knew that!) because I'd prefer entries to be about "improving" transformation as opposed evil or gruesome transformation.
Having said that, do whatever you want - though I will look more favourably on the ones which have a positive slant (because that seems trickier to pull off).
Having said that, do whatever you like!
Closing date: around October 10th.
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Result
3rd: The Darknest Hour - Prophet.
I like the way it progresses: from the eerie bewilderment of the waiting room, to the bedside, to the numbness in the car park, to the positive outcome. Every stage is expressed concisely yet with depth.
2nd: For Precious Gold! - Meka Dragon.
Enjoyed the dark, old world scene, the alchemic details, the ruffians :-), and the tension of the story with it's surprising and clever ending.
1st: A Sunset Across The Waves - Stryke.
Loved this. The imagery of the sunset and the sea, the scrawling of symbols in the sand, the voice of the character with his slightly cynical tone, and the mysterious, magical finish. My personal favourite, and that's why it won.
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The theme/topic is:
Alchemy
That is, anything to do with transformation, transmutation, transfiguration, transmogrification, metamorphosis, alteration, etc.
But I've used the word Alchemy (the so-called magical process of turning base metal into gold - you probably knew that!) because I'd prefer entries to be about "improving" transformation as opposed evil or gruesome transformation.
Having said that, do whatever you want - though I will look more favourably on the ones which have a positive slant (because that seems trickier to pull off).
Having said that, do whatever you like!
Closing date: around October 10th.
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Result
3rd: The Darknest Hour - Prophet.
I like the way it progresses: from the eerie bewilderment of the waiting room, to the bedside, to the numbness in the car park, to the positive outcome. Every stage is expressed concisely yet with depth.
2nd: For Precious Gold! - Meka Dragon.
Enjoyed the dark, old world scene, the alchemic details, the ruffians :-), and the tension of the story with it's surprising and clever ending.
1st: A Sunset Across The Waves - Stryke.
Loved this. The imagery of the sunset and the sea, the scrawling of symbols in the sand, the voice of the character with his slightly cynical tone, and the mysterious, magical finish. My personal favourite, and that's why it won.
Alchemy
That is, anything to do with transformation, transmutation, transfiguration, transmogrification, metamorphosis, alteration, etc.
But I've used the word Alchemy (the so-called magical process of turning base metal into gold - you probably knew that!) because I'd prefer entries to be about "improving" transformation as opposed evil or gruesome transformation.
Having said that, do whatever you want - though I will look more favourably on the ones which have a positive slant (because that seems trickier to pull off).
Having said that, do whatever you like!
Closing date: around October 10th.
----------------
Result
3rd: The Darknest Hour - Prophet.
I like the way it progresses: from the eerie bewilderment of the waiting room, to the bedside, to the numbness in the car park, to the positive outcome. Every stage is expressed concisely yet with depth.
2nd: For Precious Gold! - Meka Dragon.
Enjoyed the dark, old world scene, the alchemic details, the ruffians :-), and the tension of the story with it's surprising and clever ending.
1st: A Sunset Across The Waves - Stryke.
Loved this. The imagery of the sunset and the sea, the scrawling of symbols in the sand, the voice of the character with his slightly cynical tone, and the mysterious, magical finish. My personal favourite, and that's why it won.
Ah, excellent. I shall muster something up.
Nice one. Should prove interesting.
Ah thats great, I've already got an idea.
This will be interesting.
This will be interesting.
Great! I've already got an idea, but I'm currently working on something else right now. So I won't be doing this just yet.
Tricky, but I think I have an idea.
Something springs to mind, but I can see it being a fairly cliched one (Within this forum)
I have an idea. It's about the stroy of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of travelling the world in search of a treasure as extravagant as any found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the exotic markets of Tangiers and then into the Egyptian desert, where a fateful encounter with the alchemist awaits him.
I'm working on something - only I've spent too much time trying to read Alchemedic texts...
Cool. If work/uni/house stuff calms down a bit I'll try and write something.
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