by Matt Herron
These are the results from our second #100Words writing project.
Eight people submitted. Choosing a winner was extremely difficult because all of the entries were excellent. It took a while but eventually we were able to narrow it down to just one: JC. Congratulations, JC. Lord of the Flies is in the mail.
Thank you to everyone who submitted, glad to hear you enjoyed the challenge. Another contest is planneed for next month, so keep checking back.
Winner’s Plug:
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The Winner
by JC
The dome of the skull gives way like wafers under my fingers, but I’m not paying attention to it anymore. Instead, my eyes go to the black sheet covering the massive pile of something this skull rolled out from under. My mind’s eye gives life to the dozens of bulbous shapes forming its outline. The skull falls to the floor, forgotten.
I am no longer amazed at how cheap rent is. Speaking of… wasn’t my landlord supposed to swing by today?
I pull the ladder up as I hear the front door open, a weathered voice calling my name.
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(The rest of the entries after the break)
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by Matt Herron
UPDATE: JC WINS.
Final results can be found here.
Respond to the following prompt in 100 words or less. Responses may be vulgar, funny, sarcastic, inspiring, mean, sad, or drunk, as long as they’re creative and original.
Prompt: You moved into a new house during the winter. Today, on the first day of spring, you decide to do a little cleaning. In the attic storage space you find a brittle, faded human skull. How did it get there?
Deadline: Submission received by Wednesday, March 23, 2011, no later than midnight. Please post your response in the comments below, or email it to me at mgherron AT gmail DOT com. The contest is over! Results here.
Prize: The winner will receive a free plug, to be posted with the results of the contest, as well as one (gently used) book from the book list (after the break). —Read on »
by Matt Herron
These are the results from Collaborative writing project #1. The project received eight submission. Not bad for a first attempt. Responses after the winner’s plug.
WINNER’S PLUG:
CHOICE Cambodia Charity by Expats
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Winner is Joshua David. He wrote:
“I’m just saying, I don’t think most people care either way,” he said as he put another plate on the drying rack. —Read on »
by Matt Herron
The worst fight you’ve never had.
Be clever, vulgar, funny, sarcastic, mean, sad, or drunk, as long as you’re creative. (100 words or less.)
Send your response to submit at tangiblemotion dot com, or post it in the comments below. The best entries will be published with author credit. Winner gets a free hypertext plug and bragging rights.
Deadline: 02/15 Tuesday at 11:59 PM, EST.
UPDATE: Results posted here with runners-up. Joshua David takes first.
