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The Horror Factor Contest (Closed)

by EvilDawg - Vigilante Ranger!!

Rated: GC · Message Forum · Contest · #1632223

Following the Prompt(s), write a short story in either the Horror / Dark / Gothic Genres

Welcome to The Horror Factor Contest!!!

THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

...And The Winners Are...

First Place: keystrokes for "Not Your Average Valentine's Day"

Second Place: super sleuth for "The Open Grave"

Third Place: B-Squared for "Infection: Graveyard"

The Goal: To write a short story using the below prompt(s). The story must be in the Horror, Dark or Gothic Genres and should be intense and scary.

The Prompt(s): Your story should begin as "The graveyard was quiet... Too quiet."

The Rules:
The Short Story Must be between 1000 and 3000 words and be rated GC or lower.
Post the story in BITEM format (For help: "Newbie Hyperlinking 101 - Bitem Format" )
MUST include Word Count in Story Body or Entry Post.
This should be a new story, written for this contest. No Poetry Please.

The Prizes:

FIRST PLACE: 20000 GP's and a Merit Badge in the Horror/Dark/Gothic genre(s) and possibly an Awardicon (Total GP Value=30000 - 40000)

SECOND PLACE: 10000 GP's and possibly an Awardicon (Total GP Value=10000 - 20000)

THIRD PLACE: 5000 GP's and possibly an Awardicon (Total GP Value=5000 - 10000)

This Contest is Sponsored by "Hell Inc." (If interested in joining, feel free to check it out!)

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: FEBRUARY 15, 2010 - Winners will be announced on or around MARCH 1, 2010 --- Four Entries are needed before prizes can be awarded.

THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!!! ALL ENTRIES SUBMITTED AFTER FEB 15th @ MIDNIGHT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED

GOOD LUCK!

Donations are greatly appreciated -- Any donation over 25K will receive a Merit Badge!!! All Donations will go to "Hell Inc."

Generous Donations:

Jeff 30,000 GP's