SOYB Contest Winners

This is a list of Previous Winners for the Show Off Your Best at the Sandbox Genre Writing Contest.





WINNERS FOR ROUND 1 - FANTASY GENRE, APRIL 2006

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1090406   (Rated: 13+) Helius and Hecate  How Helius lost his chariot to Apollo and Mount Etna was created. by Hallgerd

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3rd Place (Fantasy Merit Badge)

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Honorable Mentions:

ID: 983082   (Rated: E) *Tea, Mirrors and Magic  Toy cats come a life with magic and love/Best of 7-o5 new writer contest by AliceNgoreland

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ID: 924818   (Rated: 13+) The Sparrow's Song  Chakara loves Alicia, but hides a secret. by Just MoW

All Honorable Mention winners recieved 5,000 GP's.

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WINNERS FOR ROUND 2 - SPORTS/MILITARY GENRE, MAY 2006

1st Place (10K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (Military Merit Badge)

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3rd Place (5,000 GP's)

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Honorable Mention:

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All Honorable Mention winners this round recieved 2,500 GP's.

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WINNERS FOR ROUND 3 - ACTION/ADVENTURE GENRE, JUNE 2006

1st Place (10K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (Action/Adventure Merit Badge)

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3rd Place (5,000 GP's)

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #4 - COMEDY/SATIRE GENRE, JULY 2006

1st Place (50K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 481116   (Rated: E) The Identity Crisis  A man walked into a bar ... by deemac

3rd Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 918245   (Rated: 13+) Adam and Eve are Alive and Well  It takes effort and sacrifice for good to prevail. by Eric Wharton

Honorable Mentions:

All Honorable Mention winners recieved Comedy Merit Badges.

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #5 - ROMANCE/LOVE GENRE, AUGUST 2006

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

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3rd Place (Merit Badge for Romance)

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Honorable Mentions:

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #6 - CHILDREN/PARENTING GENRE, SEPTEMBER 2006

1st Place (10K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (Merit Badge for Children's Writing)

ID: 1012563   (Rated: E) King Oderonk's Geese  Join Gundaar as he tries to explain how all things in nature are connected. by Eric Wharton

3rd Place (5K)

ID: 1099470   (Rated: E) Tommy's Rainbow  Little Tommy's lost and his only way home lies in a magical rainbow. by iKïyå§ama

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Honorable Mentions:

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #7 - SUSPENSE/THRILLER or WOMEN'S, OCTOBER 2006

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1166096   (Rated: 13+) The Prize for Consolation  For you, my friend, I’ll give up the notion that writers always choose the perfect words. by nikipen

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

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3rd Place (10K Awardicon)

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Honorable Mentions:

Honorable Mention Winner recieved 5K.

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ID: 1074374   (Rated: 18+) Died To Match  A gift that continues giving. by P. A. Matthews/E. A. Irwin

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #8 - BIOGRAPHICAL or WAR WRITING, NOVEMBER 2006

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 842096   (Rated: 13+) My First Memory of Terror  The door fell opened, I was to young to know what death was, I knew what boo-boos were. by Intuey

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1174844   (Rated: 13+) A very bad day  This story was born from an exercise with some inspiration from my husband. by DayDream-please RnR

3rd Place (10K Awardicon)

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Honorable Mentions:

Honorable Mention Winner recieved 5K.

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #10 - MYSTERY or HOME/GARDEN WRITING, JANUARY 2007

1st Place (10K Awardicon) and 5K

ID: 1057876   (Rated: 13+) The Bartimaeus Seven  A mystery written in first, second, and third person. (also known as a symetrina) by W.D.Wilcox © ¿ Φ

2nd Place 2.5K

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #11 - ROMANCE/LOVE or DRAMA WRITING, FEBRUARY 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

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3rd Place (Romance Merit Badge)

ID: 1060879   (Rated: E) Sea of Valentines  This article was published in Woman's World Magazine in 2003. Won a romance merit badge! by Michelle M. Thanks Angel Army!

Honorable Mentions:

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #12 - YOUNG ADULT or CUTURAL WRITING, MARCH 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1218966   (Rated: GC) The Pit  One boy's search for truth. by SonofDrogo

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1202394   (Rated: E) May Blessings  The adventures of a little girl on May Day. My first attempt at a kid/young adult story. by Jess [remembers this holiday]

3rd Place (Writing Merit Badge)

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Honorable Mentions:

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #13 - BIOGRAPHY or FANTASY WRITING, APRIL 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1242792   (Rated: 18+) The Good Old Days  My first twenty years. 1st Prize April 2007 - Show Off Your Best at the Sandbox Contest. by Chanon

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1149492   (Rated: E) There's More to Death than Dying  An article about my experiences with hospice care. by iva*mae

3rd Place (10K Awardicon)

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Honorable Mentions:

ID: 1255821   (Rated: 18+) Weekends in the Country  Life is simpler in the country, right? by Sallie

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #14 - FRIENDSHIP or FAN FICTION WRITING, MAY 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 871905   (Rated: 13+) WD--"The Bone Collector"  A 1,000 word micro-fiction horror story by W.D.Wilcox © ¿ Φ

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1266087   (Rated: GC) The Good Son  On the eve of his birthday, a young boy comes to terms with what he must do to survive. by iKïyå§ama

3rd Place (Fantasy Merit Badge)

ID: 1195918   (Rated: 13+) Indefinable Alchemy  rewritten short story for a contest about friendship by puravida

Honorable Mentions:

ID: 1227084   (Rated: E) Travis Finds New Friends  Honorable Mention May 2007 Show off Your Best at the Sandbox Contest by Chanon

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #15 - HOW TO/ADVICE or DETECTIVE WRITING, JUNE 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 774451   (Rated: 13+) W.D’s Advice For Forlorn Lovers  Need help with your love life? You've come to the right place. by W.D.Wilcox © ¿ Φ

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1282400   (Rated: E) Ten Writing No-No's  Emerin shares her writing expertise. Either that, or she got really bored one afternoon. by emerin-liseli

3rd Place (10K Awardicon)

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Honorable Mentions:

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #16 - SUPERNATURAL or TRIBUTE Writing, JUL 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

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3rd Place (Merit Badge "Writing")

ID: 1293077   (Rated: 13+) Death in a Box  Da-dum, da-dum, da-dee-da-dee-dum... The lid screeched open, and a clown leapt out. by silvermotionz

Honorable Mention:

ID: 1267692   (Rated: 13+) Venus Visitor  Honorable Mention Winner in the Show Off Your Best at the Sandbox Contest, July 2007 by Chanon

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #17 - GAY/LESBIAN or WESTERN Writing, AUG 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1099482   (Rated: 18+) A Different World ~ The Same Demons  Reversing minorities ~ But can there be parity, while there exists a majority? by Kate~Rune Writing & Reading

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

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3rd Place (Merit Badge "Gay/Lesbian")

ID: 1031332   (Rated: 13+) Clarence  Fiction based on the events of the 90's 3rd place winner at the Sandbox contest by Chanon

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #18 - ROMANTICA or HISTORICAL FICTION Writing, SEP 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1186959   (Rated: ASR) Occurrence At Bull Run  A descent into mental illness, especially caused by fighting for what you believe in. by Jess [remembers this holiday]

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 848359   (Rated: 18+) In The Spirit Of Brotherhood  There was this American in Iraq... by W.D.Wilcox © ¿ Φ

3rd Place (Merit Badge "History")

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Honorable Mention:

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #19 - HORROR/SCARY or OCCULT Writing, OCT 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1261888   (Rated: E) Creating Realistic Fictional Characters  Novel Writing Tools & Tips #1 by Patricia Gilliam

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

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3rd Place (Merit Badge "Horror/Scary")

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Honorable Mention

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #20 - INSPIRATION or ABOUT WRITING Writing, NOV 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1201262   (Rated: ASR) Tips for Dialogue  Helpful dialogue tips for use in short stories and novels... by Patricia Gilliam

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1345990   (Rated: E) POETRY WRITING- DO, DON’Ts: winner  Ten tips about what to do or not to do while writing poetry. by Dr M C Gupta

3rd Place (Merit Badge "Inspirational")

ID: 1131516   (Rated: E) The Elder Trees  A walk with the elder trees... by AnaStar

Honorable Mention:

There were no Honorable Mentions for November 2007.

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #21 - HOLIDAY or MYSTERY Writing, DEC 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

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3rd Place (Merit Badge "Writing")

ID: 1302127   (Rated: 13+) Jerry's Pipe  A 11 year old boy discovers Christmas. by bambam1252

Honorable Mention:

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #22 - DRAMA or MEDICAL Writing, JAN 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1351904   (Rated: 13+) Pirate John  A quick one-act I wrote for my theater department. Any ideas for improvement are welcome. by Kornholio480

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

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3rd Place (Merit Badge "Writing")

ID: 1075299   (Rated: 13+) Teenage Anorexia  This is a paper I had to write for health class. It's a work of fiction. by Jess [remembers this holiday]

Honorable Mentions:

ID: 1366515   (Rated: 13+) REDEMPTION  My first attempt at writing a story. by writenready

ID: 1174971   (Rated: E) My Visit to ER  True story of my visit to a Hospital Emergency. Hon Mention Jan 08 SOYB Sandbox by Chanon

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #23 - ROMANCE or ENTERTAINMENT Writing, FEB 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1367197   (Rated: 13+) Connor and I  Girl likes Connor but is not sure if he feels the same way towards her. by ~*~Noelle Sapphire~*~

3rd Place (Merit Badge "Romance")

ID: 1385264   (Rated: 13+) One Foot At A Time  Romance doesn't come easy to some... by Acme

Honorable Mentions:

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ID: 1384909   (Rated: E) You Find Love When Love Finds You.  Love has a way of finding you even if you are looking elsewhere. by Just an Ordinary Jyo

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #24 - FANTASY or REGIONAL Writing, MAR 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

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3rd Place (Merit Badge "Writing")

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Honorable Mentions:

ID: 957622   (Rated: 13+) The Dragon On His Back  A tattoo comes to life. by Kotaro

ID: 1339190   (Rated: E) CRAMER'S CAT (Revised Edition)  True life account of Kitty's triumph over tragedy. Mans friendship. by Peter Yule

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #25 - EROTICA or WOMEN'S Writing, APR 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1412896   (Rated: GC) Quickie Round 19--- One Nighter  Sarah prefers the Local Music Scene--Weekly Quickie Winner by Lady Liv Returns

3rd Place (Merit Badge "Erotica")

ID: 1405738   (Rated: XGC) Backyard Sanctuary  Everyone needs a private place... by ~ Vikki ~ be back soon :)

Honorable Mention:

ID: 1410375   (Rated: GC) The Little Prince  He's a little prince, dominant in all ways. (Part 2) by * §apph *

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #26 - FOLKLORE or PET Writing, MAY 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1392207   (Rated: ASR) Wait a Minute, Who's in Charge Here?  So what's the deal here, I thought I was the alpha male? by hbar

3rd Place (Merit Badge "Nature")

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Honorable Mention:

ID: 1420604   (Rated: 13+) The Life of Riley  A story about love, redemption and overcoming your fears. One of my earlier efforts. by m.j.claire&januskaneRpublished

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #27 - OPEN GENRE, JUNE 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1379633   (Rated: 13+) Stay Inside  In the post WWIII world, people are not aloud to go out at certain times of day...but why? by M. R. K

3rd Place (Merit Badge "Inspirational")

ID: 1291419   (Rated: 13+) Brenda Sue  Tribute to my sister. by croaton

Honorable Mention:

ID: 1444208   (Rated: 13+) Wishing Well, Kiss and Tell  She likes blue eyes. Frank's are brown as the dirt after rain. by Wendopolis

ID: 1439875   (Rated: 13+) Familiar Stranger  Ever stop and think about those you often see, but never really know? by RadioShea

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #28 - GENEALOGY or FANTASY, JULY 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1439327   (Rated: E) The Old Man, the Man, the Boy & a Tree  A life long lesson taught through hard work and sacrifice. by duece

3rd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1455258   (Rated: E) The Journey  The journey of memories. by Rosie is Laughing Otter

Honorable Mention:

ID: 1451257   (Rated: E) Natasha Doomsday  The perceptions of time and space fold in upon themselves in my wacky short story. Enjoy. by Stu Gillam

ID: 1296772   (Rated: E) The Fishing Trip  A story of a father and son's first ocean fishing trip by croaton

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #29 - COMEDY or INTERNET/WEB, AUGUST 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1086656   (Rated: 13+) The Nature of Spring  Where is Spring? by RobiMediaExcellenceAwardWinner

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

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3rd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1325335   (Rated: 13+) It's not what it looks like...  Sometimes, it really isn't... by Acme

Honorable Mention:

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #30 - HOW TO or SCIENCE FICTION SEP/OCT 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1238676   (Rated: E) HOW TO WRITE AN ARTICLE: double awardee   Ten practical tips about how to write a good article by Dr M C Gupta

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

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3rd Place (Merit Badge for "Science Fiction")

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Honorable Mention:

ID: 1420643   (Rated: ASR) Car Accident Prone  It's the future of business. by Stargopher

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1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1229512   (Rated: 18+) WD--"Mightier Than The Pen"  A horror writer discovers a unique way to inspire himself. by W.D.Wilcox © ¿ Φ

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1490680   (Rated: E) Developing a Novel-Writing Process  Novel Writing Tools & Tips #3 by Patricia Gilliam

3rd Place (Merit Badge for "Horror")

ID: 1475042   (Rated: 13+) The Hole  A woman puts together a devious puzzle in 18th century New Orleans. by Jerry Mouse

Honorable Mention:

ID: 1393785   (Rated: 18+) The Green Fields of America  A story of homelessness, and hope. by Coolhand

ID: 1488122   (Rated: E) Hidden Talent  Margie discovers a really good buy and gets more than she bargained for. by Jaye P. Marshall

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #32 - FANTASY or HOLIDAY writing, DEC 2008/b}

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1503789   (Rated: E) The Loneliest Holiday  Christmas is approaching and Louise misses her son. by Jaye P. Marshall

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1508355   (Rated: E) On the Chance  A young couple takes a chance on love. ~ Contest Entry / Holidays by Mara ♣ McBain

3rd Place (Merit Badge for "Short Stories,"

ID: 1502821   (Rated: 13+) In the Bleak Mid-winter  An ordinary blind date turns extraordinary by Briar Rose

Honorable Mentions:

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #33 - ROMANCE or MYSTERY writing, JAN/FEB 2009/b}

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1524829   (Rated: 13+) Micky♥  He was finer than Gable, even if he broke Hollywood hearts... by Acme

3rd Place (Merit Badge for "Romance,"

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Honorable Mentions:

ID: 1376172   (Rated: 13+) Second Chance  Second chances are precious. Embrace them when they come. by Scott Kuttner (Bronx)

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #34 - ROMANCE or ACTION/ADVENTURE writing, MARCH 2009/b}

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1469060   (Rated: ASR) Beast  Nick really should have listened to his mom's warning. Beware deep, dark waters. by Dave Lane / Lane Diamond

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1543704   (Rated: 13+) Rochelle  Show Off Your Best at the Sandbox contest for March - Romance by Brian

3rd Place (Merit Badge for "Romance,"

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Honorable Mentions:

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #35 - GOTHIC or EROTICA writing, APR/MAY 2009/b}

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1441793   (Rated: XGC) A Night to Remember  An old man's youthful rite of passage still burns brightly in his memory. by Jace--New prompt at 1380461

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1563594   (Rated: 13+) Black Swan  Ivanna is forced into an arranged marriage, while a black swan is to be her dinner. by Ophelia Tang

3rd Place (Merit Badge for "Erotica,"

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Honorable Mentions:

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #36 - FAN FICTION or FOLKLORE writing, JUN/JUL 2009/b}

1st Place (50K Awardicon)

ID: 1141697   (Rated: ASR) The Unwept Sea  A tale of 1004 nights.... by fyn-

2nd Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1580375   (Rated: ASR) A Revisionist Humpty Dumpty  Folklore revision. Word count: 598 by C.S. McCormack

3rd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1586936   (Rated: 13+) Second Chance  A chance sighting in the park makes the last fifteen years a lie. by Mara ♣ McBain

Honorable Mentions:

ID: 1474835   (Rated: 13+) Transfiguration Homework  A Sirius Black fan ficition! Please Review! by Artemis

ID: 1549777   (Rated: ASR) A Cautionary Tale  Writer's Cramp Entry April 13/14. Rainy night, her car broke down on a lonely road. by Silva Shado

WINNERS FOR ROUND #37 - HEALTH or BIOGRAPHY writing, AUGUST 2009/b}

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1594763   (Rated: 13+) In The Face Of Danger  When I was a Peace Corps volunteer, I learned the meaning of true danger -Winner SOYB 8/09 by NickiD89 Scuba Classes!

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1535252   (Rated: 13+) Rheumatic Fever  A young boy grapples with illness by Brian

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Writing."

ID: 1592875   (Rated: 13+) Brass Screws  Old men have lessons to teach. by Evan

Honorable Mentions:

ID: 1591749   (Rated: E) The Challenge  An non-fiction story about Kate Sheppard. by Vampyr14

ID: 1593011   (Rated: ASR) The Worthwhile Fight  An extraordinary man living in extraordinary times. by emerin-liseli

WINNERS FOR ROUND #39 - MILITARY, INSPIRATIONAL or HOW-TO/ARTICLE writing, SEP/OCT 2009

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1487900   (Rated: 13+) A TRUE BAND OF BROTHERS   There is no race among true brothers by Oldwarrior - Disabled Veteran

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1111252   (Rated: E) The Real Origins of Memorial Day  Research paper I did for the Civil War Zine. by Jess [remembers this holiday]

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Honorable Mentions:

HONORABLE MENTION WINNER
5K given to

ID: 1618797   (Rated: E) How to Create a Theme Garden  Bringing your ideas to life in your garden by OldRoses

HONORABLE MENTION WINNER
5K given to

ID: 925659   (Rated: E) The Singer and the Roses  Enlightenment at a Country Revival by PlannerDan

WINNERS FOR ROUND #40 - HOLIDAY or ROMANCE Writing, DEC/JAN 09/10

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1627745   (Rated: E) Jessica's Wish  The Christmas wish of a six-year-old girl whose Daddy as gone to war. by The Writing Hall

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Animal"

ID: 1623728   (Rated: 13+) Cats & Christmas Trees   Montezuma's Revenge, feline style by OldRoses

Honorable Mentions:

HONORABLE MENTION WINNER
5K given to

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #41 - ACTION/ADVENTURE, or FOOD COOKING writing FEB 2010

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1648286   (Rated: 18+) Sniper Up!  Dedicated to the snipers of our Armed Forces. by PlannerDan

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1613648   (Rated: 18+) Delicious Desserts  What makes the desserts so delicious in Deacon, Mississippi? by CountryGourmetHome

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Action/Adventure"

ID: 1610129   (Rated: E) Captured  Published in Cutlass and Musket: Tales of Piratical Skulduggery by Vampyr14

WINNERS FOR ROUND #42 - FANTASY, SCIENE FICTION, BIOGRAPHY - MAR/APR 2010

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1602583   (Rated: 13+) Snapshots of Time - Part 2  Subtitle - Simon's Gift by Brian

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

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3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Writing"

ID: 1668113   (Rated: E) Nero's Ghost  Nero is haunted by the ghost of his mother. by T.C. Elofson

Honorable Mentions:

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #42 - FANTASY or YOUNG ADULT - MAY/JUN 2010

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1611222   (Rated: ASR) Drake's Treasure  Drake finds a glass ball with a tiny dragon inside. Come see what happens next! by Briar Rose

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1686712   (Rated: 13+) Nursery Crimes  Don't mess with the Reality Patrol (Sandbox, June 2010) by L_P

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Fantasy"

ID: 1682214   (Rated: ASR) Elf Kin  An elf in a human world finds her way by lehzer

Honorable Mentions:

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ID: 1678246   (Rated: 18+) When Beauty Fell  A twist on an old story--what defines a man? what can hide a beast? by Socorro

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #43 - ACTION/ADVENTURE or ROMANCE - JULY 2010

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1689016   (Rated: E) Together  A story of true love and a day at the beach by blainecindy - I love my WDC!

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

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3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Romance"

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Honorable Mention:

ID: 1690294   (Rated: 13+) A Love Story  A man keeps trying to find his youthful lover desperately by Observer

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #44 - HISTORICAL, MYSTERY or INSPIRATIONAL - AUG/SEP 2010

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1632680   (Rated: 18+) Impaler  Vlad Tepes Dracula was a man with little tolerance for squeamishness. by Leif

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1703655   (Rated: E) Wolf in Well Fitting Clothing  Wolf goes to America rather than fight for the Tzar - An Ellis Island Experience Tale by Mage

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Inspirational"

ID: 1673342   (Rated: E) THE NOTEBOOKS  Who wrote those poems in my notebooks almost 20 years ago? by * ~Karis~Sick - Be Back Soon~*

Honorable Mention Winners:

ID: 1614872   (Rated: E) The Legend of Singing River  Story of the Pascagoula Indians who gave this River its fame. by Oldwarrior - Disabled Veteran

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #45 - HORROR or GOTHIC, October 2010

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1482449   (Rated: 13+) A Halloween Tale  The creation of a new legend, the Legend of the Brainless Horseman of Shippley Wallow. by PlannerDan

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1669059   (Rated: 13+) To Silence a Love  The voice of insanity is seldom silent by Fairport

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Gothic"

ID: 1664812   (Rated: 13+) The Light House  Trish looks a lot like the light keeper's wife--too much like her. by Ashley Daeschlein

Honorable Mention Winners:

ID: 1699498   (Rated: E) Lightheaded  About a weary traveler who needs convincing try a new cooking recipe by blainecindy - I love my WDC!

ID: 1720830   (Rated: 18+) All Hallows Eve Resurrection Massacre  A gangster recounts the strange events of Halloween 1929 by Pennywise

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #46 - WAR or DRAMA writing, NOV/DEC 2010

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1724188   (Rated: 13+) His Last Battle  The aftermath of a life of trauma causes Noah DeSario to take extreme measures. by Kashtien James

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1729091   (Rated: 13+) After Lewis  A short story about a wartime experience by Marcus Tribet

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Drama"

ID: 1700559   (Rated: 18+) The United Celestial Marine Corps (UCMC)  Are YOU tough enough? by Glenn Card

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #47 - ROMANCE or COMEDY writing, JAN/FEB 2011

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1533412   (Rated: 13+) 54 EXCUSES  An aptly named racehorse sheds the cloak of loser and drapes it over its bevy of owners. by DRSmith

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1683766   (Rated: E) A Trip Home From The Theater  Write a story about something silly which happened to you, using adverbs and adjectives. by blainecindy - I love my WDC!

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Comedy"

ID: 1294902   (Rated: 13+) A Bad Day  Humor; A bad day starts to look up; then gets worse. A joke filled out to a short story. by bambam1252

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #48 - WESTERN or ST. PATRICK'S DAY writing, MARCH 2011

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 846591   (Rated: 13+) Lion Of The Sea  The story of a female Steller Sea Lion who challenges the dominant male leader by W.D.Wilcox © ¿ Φ

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1521178   (Rated: 13+) JAKE   ( THE BOY ) by GEOFFREY ROBSON

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Writing"

ID: 1758074   (Rated: 18+) Mardi Gras  You never know who you'll meet at Mardi Gras. by gutguzzler

HONORABLE MENTION WINNERS:
Each received 5K GP's

ID: 1761263   (Rated: 13+) Empty Pot of Gold   All that glitters...a ghost and society things story. Written for Contest by Erere

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #49 - FRIENDSHIP, INSPIRATIONAL, PARENTING writing, APRIL/MAY 2011

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1444538   (Rated: 13+) From the Mouths of Babes  A rare moment when my mother is speechless. by aralls my RS frontierman!

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1767499   (Rated: E) What Children Know  My short story for Show Off Your Best parenting prompt. by Aloriah

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Inspirational"

ID: 1748291   (Rated: 13+) The Poet Tree  It's not always easy to discover what's hidden in plain sight. by HuntersMoon - Gone4Awhile

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #50 - ACTION/ADVENTURE (PIRATES), HOW-TO/ADVICE writing, JUNE/JULY 2011

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1734981   (Rated: E) How To Make Your Guest Feel At Home  How to make a your guest feel at home by blainecindy - I love my WDC!

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Action/Adventure"

ID: 1610129   (Rated: E) Captured  Published in Cutlass and Musket: Tales of Piratical Skulduggery by Vampyr14

HONORABLE MENTION WINNER:

5K

ID: 1778668   (Rated: 18+) The Addams Family   The Addams family, with a dark twist. by gutguzzler

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #51 - FANTASY, PARANORMAL or MYTHOLOGY writing, AUGUST 2011

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1805577   (Rated: ASR) In the Darkness, Fireflies  A story about fireflies and the connections they have with people by Steve W

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1716649   (Rated: 13+) Beth's Warning  Beth recieves a warning from her best friend by Ashley Daeschlein

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Mythology"

ID: 1799950   (Rated: E) Nathanial  An epic story between angels and demons by Remmy

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #52 - VAMPIRE, GHOST, or WESTERN writing, SEP/OCT 2011

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1812462   (Rated: 18+) Roses in January  Jenna gets caught in someone else's mistake when she attends Emory & Henry College. by Ashley Daeschlein

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1771177   (Rated: E) The Fog  I was lost in a fog. by Elemenopy

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Writing"

ID: 1764202   (Rated: 13+) Prophet  Good and evil collide atop a mystic mountain. by LPS_Round6_Open

Honorable Mention Winner:

ID: 1811938   (Rated: E) Miss Hanna in the Wild West  Writing group members transferred to a Wild West setting. A parody. by Hanna

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #53 - MILITARY, CHILDREN or HOLIDAY Writing Nov/Dec 2011

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1825730   (Rated: E) A Special Christmas Wish  Yes, there really is a Santa by lola999

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Writing"

ID: 1829984   (Rated: E) The Wind Caller 3rd Place The Sandbox  FANTASY!! A fictional military and natural disaster with a Indian with special powers. by Summer Wind is Fighting Cancer

Honorable Mention Winner:

ID: 1828282   (Rated: E) The Faceless Faces of War  A series of letters to loved ones at war. by Ed Eisenhaure

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #54 - ROMANCE, SUSPENSE or HISTORY Writing JAN/FEB 2012

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1849773   (Rated: 13+) The Smell  She felt she was being punished, she just couldn’t figure out why. by Suze nearly 1000 reviews given

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1841572   (Rated: 18+) WD--"A Shadow of Guilt"  A man's guilt becomes an obsession. by W.D.Wilcox © ¿ Φ

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Writing"

ID: 1797745   (Rated: 13+) Out of the Night  Wendy has a terrifying encounter while driving home. by Ashley Daeschlein

Honorable Mention Winners:

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ID: 1679325   (Rated: E) A Rose for America  As her sister lays dying, a young woman remembers coming to America 7 years before in 1907 by Mage

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #55 - ACTION/ADVENTURE, INSPIRATIONAL, or HOW-TO/ADVICE Writing MAR/APR 2012

1st Place (25K Awardicon)

ID: 1797867   (Rated: E) Attitude Is Everything  How my change in attitude changed my life forever. by blainecindy - I love my WDC!

2nd Place (10K Awardicon)

ID: 1862752   (Rated: E) Joey Ripley  Visiting Columbia, an old gold rush town out west, I meet up with Joey. The rest....well.. by Champ

3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Inspirational"

ID: 1853318   (Rated: 13+) Dreams Shattered  When secrets of her past were revealed. by lola999

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