Velox Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) The Ambage-hosted Fortnightly Flash Fiction Contest Welcome, one and all, to the Ambage-hosted Fortnightly Flash Fiction Contest! Be sure to read all of the Contest Rules and Important Information. With the success of the Flash Fiction Marathon, as well as the want of added perks for Ambage members, we bring you the Fortnightly Flash Fiction Contest. These contests are hosted by the Ambage hosts.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contest Rules and Important Information[*]There will be a new contest every other week. The contests will alternate between Bionicle and COT.[*]Each contest will last two weeks. The first week will be the entry period, the second week will be the judging period.[*]Every COT contest will take place in this topic. Instead of creating a million topics, as this will be a recurring contest once a month (with a two-week Bionicle contest in between), I will be updating this post with the current contest and make a post announcing the new contest each time. Remember, these will be once a month, so keep checking back (and participate in the Bionicle ones, too!).[*]Each entry should be between 400-800 words. This is flash fiction. The absolute maximum word count is 1000 words, there is no absolute minimum.[*]Each contest will have a new theme. Keep checking back for the new contest's theme.[*]COT entries are not allowed to be Bionicle. That's what the Bionicle themes are for. And vice versa. Save your COT stories for the COT contests.[*]For each theme, contestants will have one week to enter. The next week will comprise of judging. The next two weeks after that will be a Bionicle contest. Then another COT contest and so forth.[*]Entries will be judged. All contests will have at least two judges. Judges will not enter.[*]You must post your stories in a topic. Unlike the Flash Fiction Marathon, you cannot just post your entries in this topic. Please make a topic for your stories.[*]All entries must adhere to BZPower's rules and guidelines. There shouldn't be any problem here.[*]Your story must be new and never before posted on BZP. You can certainly have been working on your entry before this, but it must be posted on BZP onlyafter the start of the contest for it to be eligible. The exception is if you are a member of the Ambage and were given the theme before hand.[*]Keep it PG-13-ish appropriate. So no gory descriptions, excessive violence, inappropriate content, et cetera.[*]You cannot edit your entry once the entry period has closed. Editing will be allowed until then. If editing is done after the deadline, your entry will be disqualified.[*]This contest is open to all BZP members. However, there are perks to being an Ambage member. See the Prizes section.[*]There will be prizes for each contest. Read the Prizes section for more.[*]Each contestant is allowed THREE entries for each theme. You may of course write more, but only three flash fiction stories can be entered into the contest.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How To Enter:There will be two main topics, one for COT (this topic), and one for Bionicle; make sure you post your entry in the right topic. If you are entering a Bionicle theme, post in the Bionicle topic.To enter, please use this form:Member Name: [your name goes here]Theme: [include what theme you are entering]Word Count: [insert the word count of your story here]Link to Story and Title: [provide a link to your story with the title as name] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Theme: Theme #4: Christmas Any interpretation of the theme is valid, but your entry must be a COT story and it must adhere to the rules posted above. Also, if you are an Ambage member, keep in mind the December Writing Prompt (to get more achievements): "She had hair like a raven's wings--and a beak to match."---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Themes Archive: Theme #1Theme #2Theme #3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Prizes The winner of each contest will receive the following:[*]A custom member title for a month, stating "Bionicle/COT Writer of the Month" courtesy of Hahli Husky[*]A spotlight on the front page of BZPower at the end of the month, along with the Bionicle contest winner.[*]For Ambage members only: A review by an Ambage judge.[*]For Ambage members only: A spotlight in the Ambage topic.Feel free to post any questions here.Your hosts,Velox55555TolkienNuile Edited December 24, 2012 by Velox "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I think it'll be easy enough to edit/re-work my story for this... I'll enter!Time to star re-writing!-ibrow JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuile the Paracosmic Tulpa Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) I may have been opposed to the allowance of multiple entries, but not so starkly that I won't avail myself of it. Besides, it makes the contests more unique; not to mention more fun.Member Name: Nuile: Lunatic WordsmithTheme: "Pathfinding"Word Count: 921 (epigraph included)Link to Story and Title: That Extra MileMember Name: Nuile: Lunatic WordsmithTheme: "Pathfinding"Word Count: 868Link to Story and Title: Rugged ExplorersSincerely, Nuile: Lunatic Wordsmith Edited October 16, 2012 by My Name is Nuile When I know I can't live without a pen and paper, when I know writing is as necessary to me as breathing . . . I know I am ready to start my voyage. A Musing Author . . . Want to read my books? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) Theme #1: PathfindingDeadline: 11:59 PM PST on Monday, October 22nd.Any interpretation of the theme is valid (it does not need to be a literal path, or literal finding -- up to you), but your entry must be a COT story and it must adhere to the rules posted above. Also, if you are an Ambage member, keep in mind the October Writing Prompt (to get more achievements): Nighthawks, by Edward Hopper Edited December 23, 2012 by Velox "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuile the Paracosmic Tulpa Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I think the writers of BZPower are scared to face me. Come on, guys; all you need is 400 words, or even less. Be creative and let your imagination find your path!Sincerely, Nuile: Lunatic Wordsmith When I know I can't live without a pen and paper, when I know writing is as necessary to me as breathing . . . I know I am ready to start my voyage. A Musing Author . . . Want to read my books? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danska: Shadow Master Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 So I finally managed to finish my entry. Well, it would be more accurate to say that I finally managed to start my entry. The finishing merely proceeded from that. Either way, one week of little to no inspiration and a rushed afternoon's writing later, I have a story! With words and everything! It's even loosely inspired by real events! What more could anyone want?Member Name: Danska: Shadow MasterTheme: PathfindingWord Count: 922Link to Story and Title: A Jaunt in the Woods Click on them to build them yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantaire Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Name: ZaraynaTheme: PathfindingWord Count: 1,000 words.We Wanted Those Infidels Dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyru Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Member Name: Delicious Chocolate Milk (Eyru)Theme: PathfindingWord Count: 427Beyond the Constellations BRPG Forum Rules • BZPRPG Starter Topic • Q&A Compendium • SK:A Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aderia Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Name: AderiaTheme: PathfindingWord Count: 914Story: Someone's Waiting For You (disclaimer: none of this banner art is original, I just smooshed it together in gimp. Torchic, Matau) Those pesky firespitters... Library | The Sculptors and the Smelters | The Ternion | Review Topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Void Emissary Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Name: Emissary to the VoidTheme: PathfindingWord Count: 992 (excluding title)Story: Julia's Diner [ BZPRPG ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotcom Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Member Name: dotcomTheme: PathfindingWord Count: 997Story: The Wrong Path Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakaru Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Member name: KakaruTheme: PathfindingWordcount: 964Story: Accomplishment Edited October 23, 2012 by Kakaru 「どこに行けばいいんだ・・・」「タ・コロ村はもうおしまいだ・・・」タ・コロ村の村人達 hey it's Studio Comic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Congratulations to Kakaru and his short story Accomplishment, the winner of "Pathfinding"! Honorable mention: Someone's Waiting for You by Aderia.Thank you again, all, for entering! Edited October 30, 2012 by Velox "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 So, what'll our next category be? save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Theme #2: GravestoneDeadline: 11:59 PM PST on Monday, November 19th.Any interpretation of the theme is valid (it does not need to be a gravestone, or a single gravestone, etc. -- up to you), but your entry must be a COT story and it must adhere to the rules posted above. Also, if you are an Ambage member, keep in mind the November Writing Prompt (to get more achievements): "The wind died suddenly, as if ashamed of its late ferocity and the damage it had wrought." "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Valjean Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Member Name: Jean ValjeanTheme: GravestoneWord Count: 999Story: Old School24601 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantaire Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 [11/18/2012 10:25:03 PM] Zarayna: My latest story is about someone getting killed[11/18/2012 10:25:06 PM] Zarayna: can that count?[11/18/2012 10:25:12 PM] Andrew P: And sureOn that note...Member Name: Zarayna.Theme: Gravestone.Word Count: 635.Story: The Refugee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Valjean Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Member Name: Jean Valjean (Emperor Kraggh)Theme: GravestoneWord Count: 1,000Story: The Son Becomes the Father 24601 Edited November 20, 2012 by Jean Valjean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) I'm extending the deadline of this contest until Wednesday, November 21th, at 11:59 PM PST. Edited November 20, 2012 by Velox "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Valjean Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Really? I'm a little disappointed, but then I suppose it isn't quite fair that I should have three out of four of all the stories entered. Anyway, I wrote my third SS, although I'm not sure if I want to officialy submit it, since I might write another one completely focused on that last scene and do another interpretation. I wish luck and inspiration to all those who participate in the enxt two days.24601 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantaire Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Velox, the 19th was Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Sigh. I was tired, okay? =P "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Valjean Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Member Name: Jean Valjean (Emperor Kraggh)Theme: TombstoneWord Count: 1000Story: A Tomstone Story24601 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) Member Name: VeloxTheme: GravestoneWord Count: 817Link to Story and Title: GuiltWith the lack of entries, figured I'd go ahead and enter an old Write-Off entry. Still a few hours left to enter! Edited November 21, 2012 by Velox "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) Congratulations to Emperor Kraggh and his short story The Son Becomes the Father, the winner of "Gravestone"! Honorable mentions: The Refugee, by Zarayna; Guilt, by Velox; and Old School, by Kraggh. Edited November 29, 2012 by Velox "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Theme #3: Settlement Deadline: 11:59 PM PST on Monday, December 17th.Any interpretation of the theme is valid, but your entry must be a COT story and it must adhere to the rules posted above. Also, if you are an Ambage member, keep in mind the December Writing Prompt (to get more achievements): "She had hair like a raven's wings--and a beak to match." "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) Alright, here they are! Good luck, everyone. Member Name: ChroTheme: SettlementWord Count: 291Entry: Settlers of Disaster Member Name: ChroTheme: SettlementWord Count: 816Entry: And Are We Only Human Edited December 16, 2012 by Chro save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Humva Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Member Name: Alex HumvaTheme: SettlementWord Count: 495Entry: Newfound Land Hmm, if only me and Chro enter, than means one of us is guaranteed second place. 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TahuForever! Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 *pant* *pant* Last minute entry! Okay, didn't realize the story would come out with double-spacing... Or triple-spacing, whatever it should be called. Sorry to disappoint, Alex. lol Member Name: TahuNuvaFanTheme: SettlementWord Count: 873Entry: Dancing With Shadows After five long years. . . The Master of Fire is back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRRT Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Member Name: TolkienTheme: SettlementWord Count: 997Link: Beyond the Ridge of Tears JRRT BZP Blog: In a hole in the ground there lived... || A Matoran Dictionary, 2nd Edition (c. 2013) || Matoran Grammar: A Primer=====Tumblr: outofgloom.tumblr.com || Matoran Language Resources=====Brickshelf || Majhost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Valjean Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Member Name: Jean ValjeanTheme: SettlementWord Count: 1,000Entry: Settling for More 24601 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 Congratulations to Tolkien and his short story Beyond the Ridge of Tears, the winner of "Settlement"! Honorable Mention: And Are We Only Human by Chro. Also announcing the next contest! Theme #4: Christmas Any interpretation of the theme is valid, but your entry must be a COT story and it must adhere to the rules posted above. Also, if you are an Ambage member, keep in mind the December Writing Prompt (to get more achievements): "She had hair like a raven's wings--and a beak to match." Deadline: 11:59 PM PST on Monday, December 31st. "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aderia Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) Name - AderiaTheme - ChristmasWord Count - ClassifiedEntry - Holiday Cheer =) Edited December 31, 2012 by Aderia (disclaimer: none of this banner art is original, I just smooshed it together in gimp. Torchic, Matau) Those pesky firespitters... Library | The Sculptors and the Smelters | The Ternion | Review Topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Humva Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 So there's this. Member Name: Alex HumvaTheme: ChristmasWord Count: <1000Link to Story and Title: Somewhere 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach 00 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Member Name: Peach 00Theme: ChristmasWord Count: 988 wordsLink to Story and Title: http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=8211]Winter Years[/url] On the day the wall came down / They threw the locks onto the ground And with glasses high / We raised a cry / For freedom had arrived On the day the wall came down / The ship of fools had finally run aground Promises lit up the night / Like paper doves in flight I dreamed you had left my side / No warmth, not even pride remained And even though you needed me / It was clear that I could not do a thing for you Now life devalues day by day / As friends and neighbors turn away And there's a change that even with regret / Cannot be undone Now frontiers shift like desert sands / While nations wash their bloodied hands Of loyalty, of history / In shades of grey I woke to the sound of drums / The music played, the morning sun streamed in I turned and I looked at you / And all but the bitter residues slipped away slipped away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Well, the deadline was just yesterday, but thanks to the awesome speed of Tolkien and 55555, we've got our results already -- and for the first time in contest history, the judges have agreed completely on the order, without need of a tie-breaker. So, without further ado... First Place: "Holiday Cheer", by Aderia With Peach's "Winter Years" and Alex Humva's "Somewhere" coming in second and third place, respectively. Congratulations to Aderia and the honorable mentions!! Thanks for entering, guys. =] We will most-likely be having a Bionicle contest next, starting next Monday, but I'll have to talk to HH first to make sure the Ninjago contest is wrapped up. Seeya then! We'll be back for a COT contest after that. "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuile the Paracosmic Tulpa Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) Theme #5: Branching Out Deadline: 11:59 PM PST on Monday, March 11th. Any interpretation of the theme is valid, but your entry must be a COT story and it must adhere to the rules posted above. Also, if you are an Ambage member, keep in mind the March Writing Prompt (to get more achievements):"A faint glimmer . . ." Edited March 5, 2013 by Nuile: The Wiseguy When I know I can't live without a pen and paper, when I know writing is as necessary to me as breathing . . . I know I am ready to start my voyage. A Musing Author . . . Want to read my books? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta of Time Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Seems easy enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBBBalta Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Wow, don't everyone rush to enter all at once. Member Name: BaltarcTheme: Branching OutWord Count: 498Story: City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuile the Paracosmic Tulpa Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Member name: NuileTheme: Branching OutWord Count: 642Climbing the Tree of Life Sincerely, Nuile: Lunatic Wordsmith When I know I can't live without a pen and paper, when I know writing is as necessary to me as breathing . . . I know I am ready to start my voyage. A Musing Author . . . Want to read my books? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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