One Hundred Word Story Competition

[Amos]

archely! make a poll please? that would be awesome. more awesome than nothing

[Amos]

I know, I know, we haven't even voted for the last round. And yes, I did resign from being In Charge. But I feel a curious energy compelling me to kick this into gear again.

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theme: depravity
submission deadline: december 3 2006


Important Changes:

• entries are to be a maximum of 100 words, and no less than 90 words
• note that you have only one week to enter
• PM your entries to me. I will leave them unread until voting time, so as I can enter too
• when you send your entry, also include your suggestion for next week's theme. the winner's suggestion will be the one used
• you are free to enter as many times as you like, and all your entries will be entered
• competition is limited to members of the human race. please, if you are a horse or a cabbage or something, just don't bother

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[sir archely]

In order according to a random pattern:

Story A:

I arrived disorientated. I was in a new environment and it seemed very harsh to me. Things around me were gruff, rugged and well, solid. It was a new experience, one that left me confused and lost. I felt alone. The gentle caress I was part of was stripped from me. In one fell stroke, I was separated and cast out. I longed for the return. Beginning to stretch out, I became aware of what was around me. I felt the air rush over me and hardness beneath me. I curled up and beaded down the side of the leaf.


All In a Day's Work

“Can you really baptise a demon?” Asked the apprentice, afraid.

“We are about to find out.” Said the Mage, shaking with excitement as he stared at the foul little beast caged before him. It was the size of a kitten, and it hissed constantly in a fury of boundless energy. “I baptise you---“ he began, and spoke the words. Holy water splashed down from his hands and exploded onto the creature in cloud of vapour. When it cleared there was nought but a little puddle of goo at the bottom of the cage.

“Guess not.” He shrugged. “Want some tea?”

Water


Countless molecules, countless souls
forever trapped, like fish in bowls
Ancient memories the only release
remembering the journeys, feeling the breeze
It had brought life to many a land,
mountains and boulders it reduced to sand

Alive and free, a part of the Mothers great plan
now caught in the machinations of man
Once the force behind a waterfalls rage,
now contained, like a bird in a cage
Once running wild, now forced tame
fighting and struggling, trapped just the same

Like an angel chained to the top of a mountain,
such is the life of water in a fountain

Story D

Sitting on the dock, feeling the worn timbers beneath me, I speak to you—and you to me. The waves move gently, creating a joyous rhythm. Your hand in mine; all is well. Time passes wistfully.

The sea becomes angry, violent. And yet, you plead with me to swim with you. You slide gracefully into the dark water, but your hand remains in mine.

The seas tug, and for a time my grasp remains true, feeling the warmth of your hand despite the mist and you still call to me.

In the end, I am the one lost at sea.

[AquaFizz]

I hate only being able to vote once. I always regret my decision.

[sir archely]

hmm... is it my fault again that this died? it certainly appears as though i dropped the ball. my apologies.

in any case, the winner according to the poll that's up is Dark Fuschia, with All In a Day's Work.

Story A belonged to Buck
Water was Eyreplenh's
and
Story D was written by Malcor.

[Malcor Sylverwood]

Whoah...I wrote a story? How did this happen...

-Malcor "Absentminded" Sylverwood

[Buck]

HAHAHA no votes for mine, brilliant :broken:

[sir archely]

Is anyone still interested in simply dispensing with the competition aspect of this and simply making this a writing exercise? *Someone* puts up a theme at the beginning of every month, and through the month whoever wants to can simply put up any 100 word story that they feel like writing. Multiple stories, if they so wish.

Maybe every week? Actually, if we came up with a big list of possible themes, we could simply choose from the list at random and say, put them in the calendar or something.

so, what say you?

[AquaFizz]

I can't write just 100 words!

We need another 'Lots of Words Story Competition.'