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 A contest inspired by the serious need for more good sci-fi |
 In my brief time here, I've come to really enjoy writing.com: the people, the stories, the contests, and the kind reviewers. However, one thing I've been missing out on is some good short science fiction, and an incentive to get involved with a community of writers who also enjoy it. To the end of inspiring the same, I've decided to host a Science Fiction Short Story Contest. The rules are simple: Write a short story incorporating the writing prompt, of less than 2000 words. I will pay 15,000 (updated) Gift Points for the best submissions, and an awardicon (as per recent request - I'm open to discussion about adjusting the prize). Post in the forum with BITEM ONLY. I will judge entries starting May 1st, and provide (hopefully) thoughtful reviews for all submissions. May the best sentient being win! Contest Re-opening for April! The Prompt: Maximillian adjusted his mask and peered out into the wreckage. From this angle, the girders were still visible, though the structure was nearly overgown with entangling ivy. It was a great tower, once. Bold script depicted the name of an organization dedicated entirely to the purpose of convincing a jaded class of rich peasants to buy luxuries they didn't need. Today, with luck, Max would be able to scrounge a length of copper: few of the scavengers had come this far yet. Except - what was that in the distance? Post-Apocalyptic future month! The best entry will show what life will look like when life as we know it finally ends. What brought us low? What's left? Who stands tall among the rubble? Have we finally learned the lesson of peace, or does war spring eternal? April Entries
March winner! As usual, judging was difficult, and all three entries were clever, creative, and well-written. Still, this piece edged out the win:
March Entries "Long Wave"  [ASR]"Parking Space" [13+]"Man's Best Friend" [13+]February Winner! Thanks for all the entries. All were excellent, making this a tough choice to make. Still, this story won me over with its roguish charm:
Runners Up: This one is too fun to miss:
And another well-deserved example of comeuppance:
February Entries: "The Transnian Contract" [13+]"The finest little ship in the cluster" [13+]"A Dangerous Game" [13+]"The Passing of Pfhisspok" [E]"One Man's Junk" [13+]"Hope for the Universe" [13+]January winner: While both entries were evocative, this piece on time travel edged out the win:
January Entries: "Our World Was Becoming Extinct" [E]"Déjà Vu" [13+]December Winner: All entries were a joy to read. However, I don't want to burn through those GPs too quickly! In recognition of its excellent use of the prompt, solid writing, and compelling setting, I'm going to award the December prize to: "Nothing here" [E] Honorable Mentions: Most comedic: "Dear Diary" [E]Great plot, setting, and use of prompt: "Captain Blainst's Decision" [E]December Entries: "Nothing here" [E] "Dear Diary" [E] "The Mysterious Planet" [E] "Captain Blainst's Decision" [E] November Winner This was a difficult decision, as I had to choose among craft, emotional impact, and a number of other factors. However, in the end, I chose this entry because of its timely nature and how it touched me: "Grief" [E] Despite the difficulty of judging among the creative pieces offered, all of which were a pleasure to read, these were my favorites among the runners-up: "The Junkyard" [E] "Android" [13+] November Entries: "The Junkyard" [E] "Grief" [E] "Through her eyes" [ASR] "Take Pride in Yourself" [13+] "Android" [13+] "Portal Team 9: New World" [E] "Skinless Aliens" [18+] |
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