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Sumbissions close 00:00MR on 12/6, Winners Announced 12/8

Write a short story that fits the prompt/topic and includes all 10 words. Winner will receive $2 million.

Rules: 

1. Maximum 400 words. 
2. MUST relate to the prompt and contain all 10 story words.
3. MUST include a unique title. 
4. MUST be grammatically correct, WITHIN REASON (I'm not gonna be a grammar Nazi, but it should be readable with punctuation). 
5. Cohesive structure and flow (i.e., beginning, middle, and end with some identifiable plot)

Stories will be scored/judged in two parts: 

1. TIPS! Please, "vote" on your favourite stories by tipping. Depending upon the number of entries the top 3-5 highest tipped posts will start with 2 point bonus. 
2. Scoring - each story will be scored as follows: 

               word count: 300 - 400 = 1 point; under 300 = 2 points

               Story words: 1-2 points for creativity

               Grammar and structure: 1-3 points for clarity

               Plot: 1-3 points for depth

               Originality: 0-3 points

               Character depth / development: 0-3 points

               Creativity:  0-5 points (As this is a creative writing contest, bonus points will be given for creativity. Feel ENCOURAGED to stretch,                     explore, write outside your character... but try to keep it within the period setting. I'm down for magic, but let's keep it mobster                         magic.)

               Enjoyment: 0-5 points (We'll call this one "Reported Personal Bias". I'm human. Sometimes I'm just really gonna like something. I                     think if you went through the effort to write something I really like, then you should be rewarded for it. But, I'm gonna                                       be honest about it. <3)

Submissions should be posted as replies to this thread - Please include a title for your story.

At the end of the contest, I will post the top three titles along with their respective scores. First place is guaranteed 2 mil. Second and Third may qualify for additional prizes pending contest popularity. 

Judges: Yours Truly (of course) and @James-Quinn (additional judges pending/TBA)

hmmm... Sad that no one entered this one.

Theo-Clairmonde , I think we should recycle it and push for more advertising. Either way, we'll talk more about it.

Oh yeah...

Deadline hit, no late entries. Look for the next time, folks!