55 Words - Hall of Fame

A brief history:
The 55 word story has been done a few times. This contest is to honor someone who was known as the Master of the 55 Word Story. She passed away when the twin towers were attacked on Sept. 11, 2001. She worked in one of the towers. You can view her port at Bandit's Mama To get an idea of how a story like this might be written, check out

ID: 123195   (Rated: ASR) Title: Fifty-Five Word Stories  Description: These are stories limited to 55 words. Yes! Fifty-five words! By: Bandit's Mama

Here's the Hall of Fame for:

ID: 1253724   (Rated: ASR) Title: The Amazing 55 Word Story Contest  Description: Can you tell a story in exactly 55 words? Come on in and join the fun! By: Storm Machine

Round 122 (22 November 2009)-- 6 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1619533   (Rated: E) Title: In the Shadows  Description: You never know what lurks in the shadows. Contest Entry-it had to be 55 words :) By: Darlene Spanel

2nd Place

ID: 1620411   (Rated: 13+) Title: A Convenient Marriage   Description: 55 word story By: Radler Zpheitor

Round 121 (15 November 2009)-- 7entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1618065   (Rated: ASR) Title: Alexander's Thanksgiving Day Wish  Description: His life would be complete if only he could be part of Oprah’s Thanksgiving. By: Bobby Lou Stevenson

2nd Place

ID: 1618460   (Rated: 13+) Title: The Day After the Bomb  Description: 55 word story By: Radler Zpheitor

Round 120 (08 November 2009)-- 4 entries, 1 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1616337   (Rated: E) Title: Too Many Obstacles   Description: 55 word story By: Radler Zpheitor

Round 119 (01 November 2009)-- 7 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1613842   (Rated: E) Title: Indecision  Description: Just for fun By: Mystic is trying to catch up

2nd Place

ID: 1613884   (Rated: ASR) Title: It Fell for Winter   Description: 55 word story By: Radler Zpheitor

Round 118 (25 October 2009)-- 5 entries, 1 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1611000   (Rated: 13+) Title: Little Toby Duncan  Description: something a little twisted for Halloween-55 word By: A.E. Mallery

Round 117 (18 October 2009)-- 6 entries, 2 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1608558   (Rated: E) Title: The Strange Clover  Description: A strange clover finds acceptance. Written for the Amazing 55 word challenge contest. By: Pyper is NaNoing

2nd Place

ID: 1609203   (Rated: E) Title: Fighting Instinct  Description: For the 55 word story contest. By: Simply Wyn Ink Blottin'

Round 116 (11 October 2009)-- 4 entries, 1 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1606911 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 115 (4 October 2009)-- 4 entries, 1 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1604772   (Rated: E) Title: Treasure Hunting  Description: A 55 word story. By: Simply Wyn Ink Blottin'

Round 114 (27 September 2009)-- 3 entries, 1 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1602858   (Rated: 13+) Title: Recidivism  Description: 55 word story By: Radler Zpheitor

Round 113 (20 September 2009)-- 8 entries, 2 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1599426   (Rated: E) Title: Target Acquired  Description: The only good bug... well, you know how the phrase goes (Amazing 55 Rd. 113) By: MikeWrites NaNoWriMo '09

2nd Place

ID: 1600825   (Rated: E) Title: The Fish Tale  Description: Written for the Amazing 55 Word Story Contest By: Daizy~Gobble x2

Round 112 (13 September 2009)-- 7 entries, 2 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1598592   (Rated: E) Title: Haunted  Description: Created for the Amazing 55 Word Story Contest By: Simply Wyn Ink Blottin'

2nd Place

ID: 1597952   (Rated: E) Title: The Roar of the Crowd  Description: 2nd Place winner 55 words contest. By: Phoenix

Round 111 (06 September 2009)-- 7 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1597498   (Rated: ASR) Title: Jumping and (not) Falling  Description: The joys of jumping out of a perfectly good airplane By: Flipper

2nd Place

ID: 1596124   (Rated: E) Title: Heat Exchange  Description: Seasons change but slowly (Amazing 55 Rd. 111). By: MikeWrites NaNoWriMo '09

Round 110 (30 August 2009)-- 15 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1595328   (Rated: ASR) Title: The Warning  Description: Entry for the 55 word contest By: Simply Wyn Ink Blottin'

2nd Place

ID: 1594534   (Rated: E) Title: The first pet  Description: A 55 word story. By: Utopian needs upgrade

3rd Place

ID: 1593251 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 109 (23 August 2009)-- 10 entries, 5 disqualified, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1592926   (Rated: E) Title: The Wishing Well  Description: Winner in The Amazing 55 Word Short Stories. A mother tends to her child. By: Stephen's burnt toast

2nd Place

ID: 1592455   (Rated: E) Title: The Great Big Little Question  Description: From the mouths of babes By: Winchester Jones

Round 108 (16 August 2009)-- 9 entries, 2 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1591378   (Rated: E) Title: Confused  Description: Contest entry. By: JokernTP

2nd Place

ID: 1589728   (Rated: 13+) Title: BANG  Description: 55 words of action... By: Vampyr14

Round 107 (9 August 2009)-- 3 entries, 1 place awarded

ID: 1589288   (Rated: E) Title: City Dwelling Nomad  Description: 55 word story By: Radler Zpheitor

Round 106 (2 August 2009)-- 2 entries, 1 place awarded

ID: 1587126   (Rated: E) Title: A STORY OF PERSEVERANCE  Description: A nine year old boy is crippled with polio - Story in 55 words By: Professor Moriarty

Round 105 (26 July 2009)-- 4 entries, 1 place awarded

ID: 1583207   (Rated: 13+) Title: Game Over  Description: Caleb faces his fate. By: Sherri the Writer

Round 104 (19 July 2009)-- 6 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1582673   (Rated: E) Title: Itching Paranoia  Description: Winner in The Amazing 55 Word Story Contest. A cry for help. By: Stephen's burnt toast

2nd Place

ID: 1581296   (Rated: 13+) Title: LOVE AND BETRAYAL  Description: A new girl in class makes a boy's heart go wild - Story in 55 words By: Professor Moriarty

Round 103 (12 July 2009)-- 4 qualified entries, 1 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1580458   (Rated: ASR) Title: Finally Realizing   Description: 55 word story By: Radler Zpheitor

Round 102 (5 July 2009)-- 7 entries, 2 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1576021   (Rated: E) Title: Tell it like it is  Description: 55 Word contest entry. Ann tells it like it is. By: ®ʘĝʋɛ-tySM

2nd Place

ID: 1578142   (Rated: 13+) Title: The 4th of July   Description: 55 for story By: Radler Zpheitor

Round 101 (28 June 2009)-- 2 entries, 1 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1575734   (Rated: E) Title: Insignificant Data  Description: 55 word story By: Radler Zpheitor

Round 100 (14 June 2009)-- 6 entries, 2 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1572217   (Rated: 13+) Title: The text.  Description: Winner in the Amazing 55 Word Story Contest. Ever wake up to an unwanted text message. By: Stephen's burnt toast

2nd Place

ID: 1573539   (Rated: E) Title: Two Reasons to Cheer  Description: Father's Day story (Amazing 55 Rd. 100). By: MikeWrites NaNoWriMo '09

Round 99 (14 June 2009)-- 10 entries, 3 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1571245   (Rated: E) Title: Success  Description: A 55-word contest entry. Success means different things to some folk. By: Jace--Go ORANGE NaNo'er

2nd Place

ID: 1570939   (Rated: E) Title: Game 7  Description: 55 word contest entry. By: Purple editing Megan's

3rd Place

ID: 1570064 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 98 (7 June 2009)-- 4 entries, 1 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1568527   (Rated: E) Title: The Next Step  Description: Entry for 55 word contest. 6/6/09 By: Purple editing Megan's

Round 97 (31 May 2009)-- 6 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1566008 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1565608   (Rated: E) Title: His Life  Description: Wrapped around too many illusions By: Purple editing Megan's

Round 96 (25 May 2009)-- 9 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1551882   (Rated: 13+) Title: Cheating (Part Three)  Description: For the Amazing 55 Word Story Contest. By: ...

2nd Place

ID: 1424360   (Rated: E) Title: Liquid Love  Description: Audrey dreamed of the ocean By: i'mthemom

Round 95 (17 May 2009)-- 4 entries, 1 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1551280   (Rated: 18+) Title: Cheating (Part Two)  Description: For the Amazing 55 Word Story contest. By: ...

Round 94 (10 May 2009)-- 5 qualified entries, 1 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1549022   (Rated: 18+) Title: Cheating (Part One)  Description: For the Amazing 55 Word Story Contest. By: ...

Round 93 (3 May 2009)-- 5 qualified entries, 1 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1547663   (Rated: 18+) Title: Waiting (Part Three)  Description: For the Amazing 55 Word Story contest. By: ...

Round 92 (26 April 2009)-- 10 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1553388   (Rated: 13+) Title: It Happened Once  Description: It doesn't matter that he's sorry... By: Mires

2nd Place

ID: 1553381   (Rated: E) Title: COOL JOB  Description: Chillin' at work (Amazing 55 Rd. 92). By: MikeWrites NaNoWriMo '09

3rd Place

ID: 1553530 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 91 (19 April 2009)-- 6 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1547650   (Rated: 13+) Title: Waiting (Part One)  Description: For the Amazing 55 Word Story contest. By: ...

2nd Place

ID: 1549867   (Rated: ASR) Title: Jackpot!  Description: A slice of life story about standing in line. By: Sherri the Writer

Round 90 (12 April 2009)-- 5 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1544378   (Rated: 18+) Title: Marriage (Part Three)  Description: For the Amazing 55 Word Story Contest. By: ...

2nd Place

ID: 1484661   (Rated: E) Title: Lost  Description: A 55 Word Story By: SherryB~Pray 4 USA & 4 Judy

Round 89 (5 April 2009)-- 7 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1546059   (Rated: 13+) Title: A hunger satisfied  Description: 55 word story - 1st place! By: SirNanoALot

2nd Place

ID: 1545828   (Rated: 13+) Title: Fearing the Worst  Description: What a mother sees. A story in 55 words. By: EarthenAura

Round 88 (29 March 2009)-- 5 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1542712   (Rated: 13+) Title: Marriage  Description: For the Amazing 55 Word Story Contest. By: ...

2nd Place

ID: 1543955 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 87 (22 March 2009)-- 4 entries, 1 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1541234 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 86 (15 March 2009)-- 7 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1536628   (Rated: 13+) Title: MY YARD, MY RULES  Description: Gotta close the deal, to get the meal (Amazing 55 contest entry) By: MikeWrites NaNoWriMo '09

2nd Place

ID: 1538464   (Rated: ASR) Title: Tennis Anyone   Description: 55 word story By: Radler Zpheitor

Round 85 (8 March 2009)-- 6 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1535920 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1536038   (Rated: 13+) Title: Jesus's Birthday  Description: 55 word story By: Radler Zpheitor

Round 84 (28 February 2009)-- 6 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1532847   (Rated: E) Title: Hiding 55 words  Description: a child hides from her worst nightmare By: C.C. Nano 32714

2nd Place

ID: 1533769   (Rated: 13+) Title: WATCH THE BIRDIE!  Description: Needing an accessory before the fact (Amazing 55, Rd 84). By: MikeWrites NaNoWriMo '09

Round 83 (22 February 2009)-- 10 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1528973   (Rated: 13+) Title: The Last Jew in Vinnitsa  Description: 55 word story for contest. By: Liliths PC is out of comission

2nd Place

ID: 1528977   (Rated: E) Title: ONE-ON-ONE  Description: The toughest competitor isn't always someone else (Amazing 55). By: MikeWrites NaNoWriMo '09

3rd Place

ID: 1531469 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 82 (15 February 2009)-- 7 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1526422   (Rated: E) Title: ROAD TEST  Description: Driver's Ed was not a waste of time, after all. By: MikeWrites NaNoWriMo '09

2nd Place

ID: 1527641   (Rated: 13+) Title: 55 Word Story - 2nd place  Description: 55 Word Story - Cowboy Poker, 2nd Place By: SirNanoALot

Round 81 (8 February 2009)-- 5 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1524916 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1524730   (Rated: ASR) Title: First Kiss  Description: Entry for 55 word contest By: Mires

Round 80 (1 February 2009)-- 9 entries, 2 places awarded

1st place

ID: 1521598   (Rated: E) Title: The Letter  Description: Entry for 55-Word Contest By: Mires

2nd Place

ID: 1523012   (Rated: 13+) Title: PLEDGE TO THE END  Description: Warning: Fraternity stunts may be hazardous to your health! (Amazing 55 entry) By: MikeWrites NaNoWriMo '09

Round 79 (25 January 2009)-- 7 entries, 2 places awarded

1st place

ID: 1517972 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1517197   (Rated: E) Title: 55 word Nursery Rhyme   Description: an entry in the 55 word comp By: Mike Day

Round 78 (18 January 2009)-- 12 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1515869 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1517043 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

3rd Place

ID: 1512552 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 77 (11 January 2009)-- 19 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1512276 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1513358   (Rated: E) Title: The Dark Way   Description: You will not come out of the haunted street. By: bas

3rd Place

ID: 1514494   (Rated: E) Title: A good idea?  Description: Entry for the 55-Word Contest By: Mires

Round 76 (4 January 2009)-- 14 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1510355 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1510051   (Rated: E) Title: Hunted Hunter   Description: Hunter gets hunted. By: shreen bows to anonymous gift

3rd Place

ID: 1511373   (Rated: 18+) Title: HE SCARES ME II  Description: Revised version of HE SCARES ME for the 55 word story contest By: Charles

Round 75 (28 December 2008)-- 10 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1509216 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1508067   (Rated: E) Title: Welcome to Earth  Description: Earth welcomes an alien visitor. By: run21lt

3rd Place

ID: 1509258   (Rated: 13+) Title: NIGHT SWEATS  Description: It was just a dream, right...? (entry for AMAZING 55 WORD STORY contest) By: MikeWrites NaNoWriMo '09

Round 74 (21 December 2008)-- 13 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1506643   (Rated: ASR) Title: Drastic Measures  Description: Tough economical times call for drastic measures By: Squeak

2nd Place

ID: 1507498   (Rated: E) Title: 55 Word Story {Winter Forest}  Description: A softly snowing Winter Forest By: Stephanie

3rd Place

ID: 1507488 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 73 (14 December 2008)-- 12 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1504126   (Rated: E) Title: Life  Description: The beauty of the senses. By: Mumsy

2nd Place

ID: 1505114 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

3rd Place

ID: 1503618 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

ID: 1503491   (Rated: E) Title: Disbelief Suspended  Description: My First 55 Word Story By: Clint Murphy

Round 72 (7 December 2008)-- 9 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1501106   (Rated: E) Title: OUT OF CONTROL  Description: A crime of passion (Amazing 55 Word Story entry) By: MikeWrites NaNoWriMo '09

2nd Place

ID: 1502667   (Rated: 13+) Title: Gristletoe  Description: Holiday sweets and boyfriend troubles. (2nd Place Entry!) By: AnnaTechnician Gets Technical

Round 71 (30 November 2008)-- 7 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1500491   (Rated: 13+) Title: A Compulsive Poet  Description: 11/30/08 entry for Amazing 55-Word Story Contest By: Bucolica

2nd Place

ID: 1500017 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 70 (23 November 2008)-- 9 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1495430   (Rated: 13+) Title: Bomb  Description: A man thinks he's got off the bus at the wrong stop ('55 Words contest) By: words

2nd Place

ID: 1498024   (Rated: E) Title: The Frog Prince  Description: When fairy tales do not come true.. (55 word story contest) By: Merry ~ on leave

Round 69 (16 November 2008)-- 9 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1495376   (Rated: E) Title: WINDFALL  Description: Squirrelly entry to Amazing 55 Word Story Contest for Week Ending 11/15/08 By: MikeWrites NaNoWriMo '09

2nd Place

ID: 1495735 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 68 (9 November 2008)-- 5 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1493376   (Rated: E) Title: FALL FLIES  Description: Falling leaves make a mess (55 Word Contest entry) By: MikeWrites NaNoWriMo '09

2nd Place

ID: 1476783   (Rated: ASR) Title: Rodeo  Description: Double entendre, anyone? 2nd Place, Amazing 55 Word Contest, 11-09-08 By: Rixfarmgirl

Round 67 (2 November 2008)-- 6 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1488838 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1490536   (Rated: E) Title: Halloween Treats  Description: A youngster examines his bag of goodies (55 word contest) By: Hyperiongate

Round 66 (26 October 2008)-- 10 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1487274 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1476777   (Rated: E) Title: Texas Hold 'Em  Description: Sometimes 55 words is not quite enough. 2nd Place, Amazing 55 Word Contest By: Rixfarmgirl

3rd Place

ID: 1486552 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 65 (19 October 2008)-- 8 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1482017   (Rated: E) Title: Lost And Found ('55 Words' contest entry  Description: An honest man saves the day. By: words

2nd Place

ID: 1473309   (Rated: E) Title: First Hunt  Description: A hunting story in 55 words. 2nd Place, Amazing 55 Word Contest By: Rixfarmgirl

Round 64 (12 October 2008)-- 5 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1481334   (Rated: E) Title: Dinnertime  Description: Dinner defaulted First Place winner 55 Word Contest By: JC English

2nd Place

ID: 1481197 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 63 (05 October 2008)-- 13 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1480433   (Rated: ASR) Title: My Unruly Desire  Description: Hear me as I surrender and give in to temptation By: Mrs. D.K.

2nd Place

ID: 1473303   (Rated: E) Title: Surgeons Save Lives  Description: Surgeons have very special skills. 2nd Place, Amazing 55 Word Contest 10-05-08. By: Rixfarmgirl

3rd Place

ID: 1479154 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 62 (28 Sept 2008)-- 17 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1476637   (Rated: E) Title: The Laundry Day Missing Sock Mystery   Description: A "55 Words" story By: SherryB~Pray 4 USA & 4 Judy

2nd Place

ID: 1470707   (Rated: 13+) Title: Not now, dear. ( '55 words' contest)  Description: Child makes unusual discovery in basement By: words

3rd Place

ID: 1476289   (Rated: 13+) Title: Alone at Sea  Description: A 55 Word Story...Entry for a contest. By: Jerry Mouse

Round 61 (21 Sept 2008)-- 4 entries, 1 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1475567   (Rated: ASR) Title: End of a Quiet Morning  Description: 55-word story By: Seisa - Copy Editor 4 Hire

Round 60 (14 Sept 2008)-- 9 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1473014   (Rated: 13+) Title: Lipstick on a Pig  Description: Our leadership at work. Is this the best we can do? By: Hyperiongate

2nd Place

ID: 1471299 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 59 (7 Sept 2008)-- 5 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1468777   (Rated: E) Title: Squash a Fish  Description: 1st Place in the 55 Word Contest! Yippee!!! By: April_Baby10

2nd Place

ID: 1468769 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 58 (31 August 2008)-- 11 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1466111 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1465952 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

3rd Place

ID: 1466005 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 57 (24 August 2008)-- 7 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1461173   (Rated: E) Title: Invasion (Contest winner)  Description: A little boy defeats an invasion from Mars. By: words

2nd Place

ID: 1463479 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 56 (18 Aug 2008) 2 places awarded - 8 entries

1st Place

ID: 1461383   (Rated: 13+) Title: Adding Insult to Fear  Description: First place winner in Amazing 55 Word Story contest. By: Special K

2nd Place

ID: 1461326   (Rated: 13+) Title: Poetic Justice for Bob the Cat  Description: A 55-word true story about my husband and his cat from years ago :) (2nd place) By: Frodie Simowski

Round 55 (10 Aug 2008) 2 places awarded - 6 entries

1st Place

ID: 1459468   (Rated: E) Title: Autumn Lullaby  Description: The year's end brings beauty to the earth. Winner of the 55 Word Contest! By: Sherri the Writer

2nd Place

ID: 1460372   (Rated: 18+) Title: Dangerous Domain  Description: Climbers bite off more than they can chew By: Hyperiongate

Round 54 (3 Aug 2008)

1st Place

ID: 1456389 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1453716 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

3rd Place

ID: 1457632   (Rated: E) Title: Olympic Moment  Description: A sprinter races in Beijing for 55 word Competition By: Hyperiongate

Round 53 (27 July 2008)-- 22 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1453009 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1454903 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

3rd Place

ID: 1451521 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 52 (20 July 2008)-- 3 entries, 1 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1449104   (Rated: 13+) Title: At the Altar  Description: everything falls apart in an instant By: momgeek545

Round 51 (13 July 2008)-- 5 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1448421   (Rated: E) Title: The Time Machine  Description: Entry for 55 word story contest By: Penelope

2nd Place

ID: 1449987 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 50 (6 July 2008)-- 6 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1446223 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1445602 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 49 (29 June 2008)-- 2 entries, 1 place awarded

1st Place

ID: 1443625   (Rated: 18+) Title: At the Gates of Heaven  Description: President George W. Bush finds himself at the gates of Heaven. By: Ricky

Round 48 (22 June 2008)-- 9 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1437858   (Rated: E) Title: Budget Crunch  Description: Tired of crunching your budget to pay the bills? By: Wolfwalker

2nd Place

ID: 1440734 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 47 (15 June 2008)-- 5 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1437967 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1436643   (Rated: E) Title: Moment of Truth  Description: Written for the Amazing 55 Word Contest By: NaNo-Nicki D

Round 46 (8 June 2008) 8 entries- 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1435810   (Rated: E) Title: Quiet Fire  Description: A 1st place entry in the "55-Word" Contest By: Jace--Go ORANGE NaNo'er

2nd Place

ID: 1435763   (Rated: E) Title: The joys of summer  Description: An early morning run in the sun By: Penelope

Round 45 (1 June 2008)

1st Place

ID: 1430993 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1432981   (Rated: E) Title: 55 words - Tink  Description: 55 words on how kids learn By: Nini

3rd Place

ID: 1430265 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 44 (25 May 2008)--14 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1427970   (Rated: 13+) Title: The Note  Description: An entry for The Amazing 55 Word Story Contest. By: Nova Dove

2nd Place

ID: 1424363   (Rated: E) Title: Warning Sign  Description: "Such a cute puppy. What's his name?" By: i'mthemom

3rd Place

ID: 1427866   (Rated: 13+) Title: The End  Description: Written for a 55 word story contest. By: aarp

Round 43 (17 May 2008)--15 entries, 3 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1427330 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1426462   (Rated: E) Title: On the Spot  Description: Panic creeps in, even when you think you're ready to make a big decision. 2nd Place By: Quill NANOWRIMO' the Owl

3rd Place

ID: 1426601   (Rated: E) Title: The Ball Game  Description: Toby wants to play with the big boys. A 55-word story. 3rd Place Winner By: Jeanne

Round 42 (11 May 2008)--6 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1422372   (Rated: E) Title: Night World  Description: Entry for 55 word story contest By: Hyperiongate

2nd Place

ID: 1422362 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 41 (4 May 2008)--9 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1419198 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1419378   (Rated: E) Title: Nap At Your Own Risk  Description: A 55-Word Story contest entry with sibling pranksters. (2nd Place) By: Frodie Simowski

Round 40 (27 Apr 2008)

1st Place

ID: 1416093   (Rated: E) Title: Neighborhood Yard Sale  Description: Hummers, Escalades, and Jags prowl the golden streets of suburbia. By: i'mthemom

2nd Place

ID: 1416102 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

3rd Place

ID: 1416085   (Rated: E) Title: The First Date  Description: For the Amazing 55 Word Story Contest (Round 40). Third prize winner. By: Natalie

Round 39 (20 Apr 2008)--8 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1415181   (Rated: 13+) Title: The Trouble with Turtles  Description: A concise story for the Amazing 55 Word story contest By: Ben Langhinrichs

2nd Place

ID: 1415880   (Rated: 13+) Title: Warning Labels  Description: WARNING: This is my first 55-Word Story ever. Beware of mediocrity. (2nd Place) By: Frodie Simowski

Round 38 (13 Apr 2008) - 7 entries, 2 places awarded

1st Place

ID: 1410824 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1401678   (Rated: E) Title: Proof  Description: A 3-yr-old might learn quickly, but not by listening to his mother. 2nd place By: Quill NANOWRIMO' the Owl

Round 37 (6 Apr 2008)

1st Place

ID: 1407561 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1409667   (Rated: E) Title: The Cliff  Description: A girl hangs to the side of a cliff. Written for The Amazing 55 Word Story Contest By: Jezri O'Lantern

3rd Place

ID: 1407462 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 36 (30 Mar 2008)

1st Place

ID: 1406989 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1404454   (Rated: ASR) Title: Toilet Training  Description: “Don’t get mad; get even.” By: i'mthemom

3rd Place

ID: 1405276   (Rated: E) Title: I Do  Description: 55 Words Contest Entry - 3/25/08 (3rd Place Winner) By: Natalie

Round 35 (23 Mar 2008)--only 1 winner since there were <5 entries

1st Place

ID: 1404335 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 34 (16 Mar 2008)--only 1 winner since there were <5 entries


1st Place

ID: 1392790   (Rated: E) Title: No Rest for the Weary  Description: Sometimes a job is more than a career...1st Place winner in Round 34. By: Quill NANOWRIMO' the Owl

Round 33 (9 Mar 2008)--only 1 winner since there were <5 entries

1st Place

ID: 1398427 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 32 (2 Mar 2008)--only 2 winners since there were <10 entries

1st Place

ID: 1392422 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place

ID: 1395392   (Rated: E) Title: The Clone War  Description: A 55 word story about a mother's desparate need for help. By: NaNo Noelle - Blue Team Power!

Round 31 (24 Feb 2008)

1st Place

ID: 1379431   (Rated: 18+) Title: EPILOGUE  Description: 55-word Story Contest Winner, about living with a writer. By: tosca

2nd Place

ID: 1391067   (Rated: E) Title: It's Way Too Quiet In There  Description: A 55-word memory capture. By: Fern

3rd Place

ID: 1389822 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 30 (17 Feb 2008)--only one winner since there were <5 entries

1st place

ID: 1389220 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 29 (10 Feb 2008)

1st place

ID: 1386213   (Rated: E) Title: A Valentine's Day Treat  Description: A little boy makes sure his mom gets a nice treat for Valentine's Day. By: NaNo Noelle - Blue Team Power!

2nd place

ID: 1385591   (Rated: E) Title: Last Moments  Description: Last moments between a daughter and her father. By: Maxwell

3rd place

ID: 1385027 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 28 (3 Feb 2008)

1st place

ID: 1378059 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd place

ID: 1382400   (Rated: 13+) Title: Peeping Tom?  Description: 55 words; A girl worries that she is being watched. By: Used2BWild

3rd place

ID: 1382197 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 27 (January 27, 2008)

1st place

ID: 1378187   (Rated: E) Title: My Reputation Blackened  Description: Winner, Round 27 of the Amazing 55 Word Story Contest By: w_t_newman

2nd place

ID: 1380746   (Rated: E) Title: Mario's Pizza  Description: Beware the pizza demon... By: i'mthemom

3rd place

ID: 1377431   (Rated: 13+) Title: Dead Meat  Description: This has never really happened to me...but imagine if it did. Yikes! By: gprz123

Round 26 (January 19, 2008)

1st place

ID: 1376691 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd place

ID: 1374399   (Rated: E) Title: A Lovely Drive  Description: 55 word story. The shiny red convertible topped ninety as it crested the hill. By: i'mthemom

3rd place

ID: 1377001 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 25

1st place

ID: 1371329   (Rated: E) Title: Howzat!  Description: Can the Aussie cricketers win the day? By: DoveTail

2nd place

ID: 1373557   (Rated: 13+) Title: The Curse  Description: Taking voodoo lightly can have grave consequences (that's zombie humor). . . By: Ina Deaver

3rd place

ID: 1374076   (Rated: 13+) Title: pillowcases  Description: "I'm gonna keep 'em that way 'til the Swallows get back from Texarkana." ~ Joe Ely By: j. dwight

Round 24

1st place

ID: 1371014 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd place

ID: 1370102   (Rated: E) Title: Warm Welcome  Description: There's nothing like a warm welcome on a winter's day. By: i'mthemom

Two places awarded because only 8 entries were entered this round.

Round 23

1st place

ID: 1348822   (Rated: 13+) Title: Ten Years of Marriage  Description: Sharing both the good times and the bad brings spouses together. 1st place in Round 23. By: Quill NANOWRIMO' the Owl

2nd place

ID: 1367761   (Rated: E) Title: tree falls 55 words  Description: a 55 word comp By: Mike Day

Two places awarded because only 8 entries were entered this round.

Round 22

1st place

ID: 1362741 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd place

ID: 1365399   (Rated: 18+) Title: Christmas Letter  Description: who writes this stuff? By: Ina Deaver

Two places awarded because only 8 entries were entered this round.

Round 21

1st place

ID: 1361892   (Rated: E) Title: Unsung Hero  Description: A hero makes the ultimate sacrifice By: lamarck09

2nd Place

ID: 1335783   (Rated: ASR) Title: The Perfect Day  Description: 2nd place winner for the Amazing 55 Word Contest 12/16/07 By: SherryB~Pray 4 USA & 4 Judy

3rd place

ID: 1316921   (Rated: E) Title: Song For My Lady  Description: Of promises kept and amazing grace. By: Brandiwyn♪

and

ID: 1358888   (Rated: 13+) Title: Out  Description: 55 word story about a secret By: Dawn♥Embers

Round 20

1st place

ID: 1332985 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd place

ID: 1330858   (Rated: ASR) Title: Blood is Thick  Description: Elder care can be complicated. 55 word story. By: Ina Deaver

3rd place

ID: 1332825 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 19

1st place

ID: 1331909 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd place

ID: 1331139   (Rated: E) Title: Empty Nest  Description: The secret pleasure of an empty nest. By: Nini

3rd place

ID: 1330371   (Rated: ASR) Title: Football Season  Description: Will the game ever end? 3rd Place in 55-wd Story Contest, Round 19 By: Quill NANOWRIMO' the Owl

Round 18

1st place

ID: 1326652 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd place

ID: 1325705 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

3rd place

ID: 1325900 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 17

1st place

ID: 1323739   (Rated: E) Title: Empty Words  Description: First place winner of The Amazing 55 Word Story Contest - Round 17 By: Janie Ruth Ryals

2nd place

ID: 1324599   (Rated: 13+) Title: A Child  Description: Second place in the 55 Word Story contest, exactly 55 words. On the death of a child. By: Andrew wins The Game!!!!!!!!!!

(only 7 legal entries 2 places awarded)

Round 16

1st place

ID: 1321603   (Rated: E) Title: Labrador Love  Description: My entry for a 55 word story contest By: smoochdog

2nd place

ID: 1319922 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

3rd place

ID: 1322121   (Rated: 13+) Title: Steadfast Love  Description: My entry for the 55 word contest By: indiemon

Round 15 (only 8 entries, 2 places awarded}

1st place

ID: 1318697 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd place

ID: 1316910   (Rated: 13+) Title: In the Morning  Description: Unrequited love. By: Brandiwyn♪

Round 14 (only 9 entries, so only 2 places)

1st place

ID: 1315847 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd place

ID: 1310465   (Rated: E) Title: Night Terrors!  Description: A child terrified of the dark. By: Just an Ordinary Mother

Round 13

1st place

ID: 1311257   (Rated: 13+) Title: Party Girl  Description: 1st Prize winner 55 word story about meeting my love By: Aussie Girl - close the gap

2nd place

ID: 1311115 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

3rd place

ID: 1313279   (Rated: E) Title: 55 Word Story Contest Entry  Description: Tomorrow my fate will be revealed... By: i'mthemom

Round 12

1st place

ID: 1308857 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd place

ID: 1306582 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

3rd place

ID: 1307790   (Rated: 13+) Title: Silence is golden  Description: 3rd prize 55 word story contest By: Aussie Girl - close the gap

Round 11

1st place

ID: 1307727   (Rated: E) Title: Blue-tinted Paper  Description: Where's the good in goodbye? Written for: The Amazing 55 Word Story Contest. By: simply's doing better :-)

2nd place

ID: 1306261   (Rated: 13+) Title: Dicing With Death  Description: For the 55 word story contest. By: KevG

3rd place

ID: 1304697 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

and

ID: 1305144   (Rated: 13+) Title: The Scariest Thing I've Ever Heard  Description: A 55 word story about a trip to the dentist. By: RufusTFirefly

Round 10

1st Place:

ID: 1303400 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd Place:

ID: 1303428   (Rated: E) Title: Getting Clean While Getting Dirty  Description: 55 word contest By: D. J.

3rd Place:

ID: 1298157   (Rated: ASR) Title: Love Unreal  Description: A emotional 55 word story --3rd place in Round 10 of the 55 word story contest By: C Moore

Round 9

1st

ID: 1297933   (Rated: E) Title: No Denying It  Description: An emotional 55 word short story --1st place round 9 55 word story contest By: C Moore

2nd

ID: 1299801 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

3rd

ID: 1299984 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 8

1st place

ID: 1295370   (Rated: E) Title: Insanity  Description: 55 word entry By: D. J.

2nd place

ID: 1297227   (Rated: 13+) Title: Death's Reflection  Description: 55 word contest entry - July 26, 2007 By: CCM

3rd place

ID: 1297922   (Rated: E) Title: Westward Running  Description: An evening encounter. Placed third in the 55 word contest (round 8). By: `eavenly `arp

Round 7

1st place

ID: 1291701 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

2nd place

ID: 1292216   (Rated: E) Title: For Love  Description: A father's dedication. 2ND PLACE WINNER: The Amazing 55 Word Story Contest, Round 7. By: Lilith Bloodsworth

3rd place

ID: 1293675   (Rated: E) Title: Jacob-Amazing 55-Word contest winner!  Description: A small Nicaraguan boy touched my heart. Third place in the Amazing 55 word contest. By: CreativityUnlimited

Round 6:
First Place

ID: 1286311   (Rated: ASR) Title: The Natural Way  Description: Old woman accepts death. 1st place in the Amazing 55 Word Contest! By: Jozii

Second Place

ID: 1285139   (Rated: E) Title: Spiderman Underwear  Description: 55 words about potty training! Won second place in the contest! By: Nini

Third Place

ID: 1289781   (Rated: 13+) Title: Meaningless Fragments  Description: Written for the 55 word challenge. By: Rìley

Round 5:
First Place

ID: 1281456 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Second Place

ID: 1281308 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Third Place

ID: 1281539   (Rated: 13+) Title: The Suitor  Description: A 55 Word Story By: W.D. Wilcox© ¿ Φ

Round 4:
First Place

ID: 1274773   (Rated: E) Title: How Daddy met Mommy  Description: 55 word story contest winner By: ForgetMeNot

Second Place

ID: 1272921   (Rated: E) Title: The Watcher  Description: An entry for the "55 Word Short Story Contest" By: ~D forced to face reality~

Third Place

ID: 1278097 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 3:
First Place

ID: 1265573   (Rated: E) Title: Stranger  Description: This is my first 55 word story. By: Mandy Reign

Second Place

ID: 1270364   (Rated: E) Title: Dessert  Description: 2nd place in the Amazing 55 Word Story Contest! By: Mumsy

Third Place

ID: 1265068 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Round 2:
First Place

ID: 1261531   (Rated: 13+) Title: All the Right Places  Description: Created for "The Amazing 55 Word Story Contest", Round 2. Winner - 1st Place! By: TEALA

Second Place

ID: 1263326 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Third Place

ID: 1264247   (Rated: ASR) Title: Dreaming?  Description: Written for my first 55-word contest. By: K.L. Carpenter

Round 1:
First Place

ID: 1118310 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Second Place

ID: 1254606 Title: Invalid Item  Description: This item number is not valid. By: Not Available.

Third Place

ID: 1257580   (Rated: 13+) Title: PEEK-A-BOO  Description: 55 word story contest entry. By: tosca