Time to announce the first challenge of the new year!
January's theme will be: The Countdown
As I tried to think of a theme that would be fitting of the new year but not something that's too obvious or too narrow I thought of that traditional countdown to midnight. Your stories don't have to be about that countdown; as always make what you will of this theme. But each submission this month should include some sort of countdown in the story. I'm excited to see what everyone comes up with this month!
December's Submissions: 'Tis the Season for...
Obviously this month's theme is inspired by the holiday season. Naturally you can make your story about Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years, etc. Or you can use the theme to create a story about the spirit of giving, winter activities, etc. As always be creative and make the theme your own.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ "For Fun" Entries: (Any stories listed here are inspired by the monthly theme, but don't follow all the rules of the challenge and aren't in the monthly poll. Sometimes writers can't put limits on their creativity, and that's all good. Enjoy!)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Superlatives: Each month we try to discuss all the entries by giving each unique "awards" Please know that these aren't official in any way, it is just a fun thing for us to do to wrap up each month. We basically love all the stories not just the ones that win, so we found a way to share some positive feedback. Also everyone is welcome to share their own superlatives each month after voting is finished. If you want to read what people had to say about this month's entries click on the links below.
Just click on the link below to choose your picks for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places! You can only vote once, so make it count. (A vote for 1st will give that story 3 points. A vote for 2nd is worth 2 points. And a vote for 3rd gives 1 point. At the end of the voting period I'll tally all the points and announce the winners!)
Please be sure to vote for a different story for each place.
I guess I should also mention that the normal word and picture limits are in effect this month. (I may have had a celebratory drink or two last night and it slipped my mind when I announced the theme.
Wow, guh - this was the toughest vote yet. So many great stories. But it's done and I can't change it no matter how much I might want to.
I had a hard time too! And I hate the feeling of "wait, did I make the right choice?" But then you know that if you'd made the other choice, you'd still feel the same doubt
I can't wait until we're 'allowed' to do superlatives, by the way I have mine planned out, but I have to make sure I don't forget them over the next few days haha
Wow guys, I just finished my monthly short story binge-read (my absolute favorite part of Short Story Challenge!) for December, and just... wow. Everything was just so good! Thank you guys so much for submitting so many lovely stories and keeping this bookworm so well fed! ^_~
(Don't think about the fact the ballot has three slots on it instead of eleven... just don't think about it...)
Yay @Penguinwa101 and @Munterbacon ! I can't wait to see what you guys come up with!!! I had so much fun with the January theme And I'm anxious to read others' stories too!
I'm also so anxious for more January entries! This is an intriguing theme and I want to see what others did with it!!!
I've finished mine... Unfortunately it's really rubbish and requires a HUGE amount of editing... And also I will spend a huge amount of time looking for cc... This month is very specific!
Stories: Looking For Mum's Murderer | The Bachelorette | Fifteen
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January's theme will be: The Countdown
As I tried to think of a theme that would be fitting of the new year but not something that's too obvious or too narrow I thought of that traditional countdown to midnight. Your stories don't have to be about that countdown; as always make what you will of this theme. But each submission this month should include some sort of countdown in the story. I'm excited to see what everyone comes up with this month!
Oh and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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Obviously this month's theme is inspired by the holiday season. Naturally you can make your story about Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years, etc. Or you can use the theme to create a story about the spirit of giving, winter activities, etc. As always be creative and make the theme your own.
The regular 500-1500 word and 1-12 picture limit were in place for December.
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Submissions:
The Last Christmas by @JoieWilder (1st Place Winner)
December Fool's Day by @Pegasus143
One Night by @CathyTea (3rd Place)
For Auld Lang Syne by @sabreene (3rd Place)
Frozen Memories by @ra3rei
No Matter What by @CitizenErased14
Ninjapig and the Foodie Five Vs. The Meatball Menagerie by @Munterbacon (2nd Place)
We Are Sisters Forever by @Spottydog714
Resolutions Resolved by @mastressalita
A Christmas Change by @putacece4lyfe
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"For Fun" Entries: (Any stories listed here are inspired by the monthly theme, but don't follow all the rules of the challenge and aren't in the monthly poll. Sometimes writers can't put limits on their creativity, and that's all good. Enjoy!)
@SilverDaybreak - Twas the Week Before Christmas
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Superlatives: Each month we try to discuss all the entries by giving each unique "awards" Please know that these aren't official in any way, it is just a fun thing for us to do to wrap up each month. We basically love all the stories not just the ones that win, so we found a way to share some positive feedback. Also everyone is welcome to share their own superlatives each month after voting is finished. If you want to read what people had to say about this month's entries click on the links below.
Wren's Nest * * * Get a CLUE
Completed Stories: Ana Pringle
My Main Site: Carewren123 Sim Stories
YouTube Channel: Carewren123 Sims
Monthly Short Story Challenge Thread: Current Theme: April: Choose your screenshots.
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Voting for the winners of December's Challenge is now open. (Poll will close and midnight on the night of Jan. 5 Central US Time.
http://carewren123.polldaddy.com/s/december-2015-short-story-vote
Just click on the link below to choose your picks for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places! You can only vote once, so make it count. (A vote for 1st will give that story 3 points. A vote for 2nd is worth 2 points. And a vote for 3rd gives 1 point. At the end of the voting period I'll tally all the points and announce the winners!)
Please be sure to vote for a different story for each place.
Wren's Nest * * * Get a CLUE
Completed Stories: Ana Pringle
My Main Site: Carewren123 Sim Stories
YouTube Channel: Carewren123 Sims
Monthly Short Story Challenge Thread: Current Theme: April: Choose your screenshots.
Wren's Nest * * * Get a CLUE
Completed Stories: Ana Pringle
My Main Site: Carewren123 Sim Stories
YouTube Channel: Carewren123 Sims
Monthly Short Story Challenge Thread: Current Theme: April: Choose your screenshots.
Do you also play The Elder Scrolls Online? You can find me there as CathyTea, too!
EDIT: wait, are we supposed to wait until after the results to share superlatives? I forget the rule haha (if there is one!)
bad citzen now i have to look up what a superlative is. love you
Origin ID: JoieWilder94 | Twitter: JoieWilder94
The Thoreau Legacy | The More the Wilder | Crazy Town | Taken by Storme | My Short Stories
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The Orphan Challenge - Testers welcome!
I had a hard time too! And I hate the feeling of "wait, did I make the right choice?" But then you know that if you'd made the other choice, you'd still feel the same doubt
I can't wait until we're 'allowed' to do superlatives, by the way I have mine planned out, but I have to make sure I don't forget them over the next few days haha
(Don't think about the fact the ballot has three slots on it instead of eleven... just don't think about it...)
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PS: The standard was so high this month!
Love the stories!
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Do you also play The Elder Scrolls Online? You can find me there as CathyTea, too!
It is! Hence my not-a-bump...
I'm also so anxious for more January entries! This is an intriguing theme and I want to see what others did with it!!!
I've finished mine... Unfortunately it's really rubbish and requires a HUGE amount of editing... And also I will spend a huge amount of time looking for cc... This month is very specific!