choodi
Banned
Theme - "The horror"
Comments on the theme: In honour of the submission deadline, this challenge is all about the horror. Give us your best interpretation of an edge of your seat thriller or some sort of Lovecraftian eldritch horror, or try something interesting by giving us a non-traditional horror story that might invoke fear or terror in different ways. I will certainly be looking for unique ideas.
Word Limit: 2000
Submission Deadline: Friday, October 13th, 2017 by 11:59 PM Pacific.
Voting Deadline: Monday, October 16th at 11:59 PM Pacific.
Optional Secondary Objective: You want it darker?
Leonard Cohen - You want it darker. If you can't find inspiration in Leonard Cohen then I think you might just be dead inside. Incorporate something from this song into your story.
Optional Tertiary Objective: Yes, I do want it darker
Give us a subtle hint or suggestion that the horror you are describing is not the worst thing out there in your world. Don't be blatant, but let us have a slight glimpse into something that could be even worse.
Submission Guidelines:
- One entry per poster.
- All submissions must be written during the time of the challenge.
- Using the topic as the title of your piece is discouraged.
- Keep to the word count!
Voting Guidelines:
- Three votes per voter. Please denote in your voting your 1st (3 pts), 2nd (2 pts), and 3rd (1 pt) place votes.
- Please read all submissions before voting.
- You must vote in order to be eligible to win the challenge.
- When voting ends, the winner gets a collective pat on the back, and starts the new challenge.
Important side note: A lot of our regulars like to write out short critiques/comments for the stories, but you can always opt out by simply adding a note like "I'd prefer no critiques" in the post where you submit your story. We're an understanding group and respect that not everyone wants comments on their work. Above all, we just want to read your story.
NeoGAF Creative Writing Challenge FAQ
Previous Challenge Threads and Themes
Comments on the theme: In honour of the submission deadline, this challenge is all about the horror. Give us your best interpretation of an edge of your seat thriller or some sort of Lovecraftian eldritch horror, or try something interesting by giving us a non-traditional horror story that might invoke fear or terror in different ways. I will certainly be looking for unique ideas.
Word Limit: 2000
Submission Deadline: Friday, October 13th, 2017 by 11:59 PM Pacific.
Voting Deadline: Monday, October 16th at 11:59 PM Pacific.
Optional Secondary Objective: You want it darker?
Leonard Cohen - You want it darker. If you can't find inspiration in Leonard Cohen then I think you might just be dead inside. Incorporate something from this song into your story.
Optional Tertiary Objective: Yes, I do want it darker
Give us a subtle hint or suggestion that the horror you are describing is not the worst thing out there in your world. Don't be blatant, but let us have a slight glimpse into something that could be even worse.
Submission Guidelines:
- One entry per poster.
- All submissions must be written during the time of the challenge.
- Using the topic as the title of your piece is discouraged.
- Keep to the word count!
Voting Guidelines:
- Three votes per voter. Please denote in your voting your 1st (3 pts), 2nd (2 pts), and 3rd (1 pt) place votes.
- Please read all submissions before voting.
- You must vote in order to be eligible to win the challenge.
- When voting ends, the winner gets a collective pat on the back, and starts the new challenge.
Important side note: A lot of our regulars like to write out short critiques/comments for the stories, but you can always opt out by simply adding a note like "I'd prefer no critiques" in the post where you submit your story. We're an understanding group and respect that not everyone wants comments on their work. Above all, we just want to read your story.
NeoGAF Creative Writing Challenge FAQ
Previous Challenge Threads and Themes
Gotta admit I had also half hoped that Cyan might try and sneak in for this one.
