[2005: AUG-SEP] Writing Challenge

[Jordan aka FltAdmlWolf]

Guidelines:

To participate, create a new thread. The subject of the thread must be the title of your story. If it is a Work In Progress, denote that with the heart post icon. If your work is complete, use the horizontal arrow post icon.

Your work must be entirely your own. No co-authoring.

You are welcome to create any character you so desire, but they must be from the Star Trek universe. No "canon" characters allowed. (i.e.- No one who has been on a show.)

Challenge:

"The Devil in the Dark" - This month we're doing something a little different. The theme comes from the title of an Original Series (TOS) episode, and was chosen by our most recent challenge winner Ethan Brice. Take the theme and create a completely original idea for a story. Work your magic. It's vague, it's a little dismal, kinda creepy... show us just how creative you can be while adhering to the topic. Keep a focus on good writing. Give us interesting and fresh images from the Star Trek universe.

Length: No more than 3000 words accepted.

Beginning Date: Friday, August 5th

Ending Date: Wednesday, September 21st

Judges: Will be announced on or by August 15th

See Also: the Writing Challenge Website.

Good Luck!

[Jordan aka FltAdmlWolf]

Remember, final entries will only be accepted up until Wednesday, September 21st! Good luck to everyone!

[Jordan aka FltAdmlWolf]

This challenge is now over. Results will be announced per the schedule above

[Jordan aka FltAdmlWolf]

Well... a few days late, but the time has come. The judges wished for me to stress how difficult it was to get this decision actually made. The topic was as creative as they come, and everyone who entered did very, very well.

After much deliberation, the winner's circle is as follows:

1st Place: Ensign Aresee Ventu for "X Factors"

Runner up: Lieutenant Commander Pietro Maximoff for "Lost in a dreamland"

Honorable Mention: Lieutenant Commander Solon for "This thing of darkest hate"

Again, well done everyone! The winner and runner-up will have their sig badges within the next few days. The next challenge will (hopefully) be announced within 24 hours.