Four Pictures Writing Contest! [PIC2016] [WINNERS ANNOUNCED]

Good afternoon/morning/evening to all our fellow ATS Writers!

This month's contest theme, chosen by our very own Gordi The Drummer will be the following:

Posted below, there are four photos, and for this contest our writers must compose their own original short story which includes these four images within it's story-line.

You can embed the images into the actual story post, or simply refer to them within the body of writing, but you MUST include ALL 4 IMAGES within the story to enter.

PIC1
PIC2
PIC3
PIC4

Rules Of Entry

The contest will run from NOW to Saturday 30th April.
(Any submissions after that date will be disqualified.)

A period of ONE WEEK after the closing of the contest will be provided for voting.

All T&C's Apply.

All entries MUST include [PIC2016] in the title.

All entries must be linked in this thread, and you must include [writer] or [non-writer] in your submission post within this thread.

There is no minimum or maximum character count, and the entry can be submitted over one or more posts, but please bear in mind that it is a SHORT STORY contest!

2 Single Story Submissions are allowed Per Member. ( the highest scoring being the one that makes it to judgement)

There will be 3 winners among members who already have "Writer" status, prizes as follows:

1st Place -- 5 Applause, and selection of the next contest theme
2nd Place -- 3 Applause
3rd Place -- 1 Applause

There will also be 3 winners from the non-writer category who will receive the following:

1st Place -- 3 Applause & Writer Status
2nd Place -- 2 Applause & Writer Status
3rd Place -- 2 Applause

Scoring

Flags will be worth 2 points each.
Stars will be worth 1 point each.
*Stars for subsequent posts (ie. additions to the story after the initial story post) will be worth .5 stars.

The Best of Luck to all who Enter Here!

a reply to: tothetenthpower

Thank you so much, tothetenth!!

This next contest sounds like a blast! Gothic creepiness should bring out the talent.
Good to luck to everyone who decides to enter.

jacy

Thank you very much tenth, all of your unseen work in the backroom is VERY much appreciated my friend!

I'd also like to thank jacygirl, who as runner-up in the previous contest "was volunteered" to assist with the selection of the photos for this one!

Thanks Jacy!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

a reply to: jacygirl

That last imagine gives me the heebyjeebies!

Should make for some great reading.

~Tenth

a reply to: tothetenthpower

Gordi...I have no problem riding on your coat-tails, haha!!! Thanks for letting me help!

tenth...We didn't see each other's pics, so it's funny that we both had the same type of images in mind.
(that last pic was Gordi's...creepy...dang, if somebody writes that the dolls talk I'll never sleep again!)

jacy

a reply to: Gordi The Drummer

Brilliant idea Gbro

I may just enter this one ...................... Tenth as always thanks for hosting

This will be fun

Cody

originally posted by: jacygirl
a reply to: tothetenthpower

Gordi...I have no problem riding on your coat-tails, haha!!! Thanks for letting me help!

tenth...We didn't see each other's pics, so it's funny that we both had the same type of images in mind.
(that last pic was Gordi's...creepy...dang, if somebody writes that the dolls talk I'll never sleep again!)

jacy

My ENTRY:

"THE DOLLS HIDE UNDER JACY's BED AND.... TALK...."

LOL

originally posted by: Gordi The Drummer

originally posted by: jacygirl
a reply to: tothetenthpower

Gordi...I have no problem riding on your coat-tails, haha!!! Thanks for letting me help!

tenth...We didn't see each other's pics, so it's funny that we both had the same type of images in mind.
(that last pic was Gordi's...creepy...dang, if somebody writes that the dolls talk I'll never sleep again!)

jacy

My ENTRY:

"THE DOLLS HIDE UNDER JACY's BED AND.... TALK...."

LOL

I feel a clown nightmare coming on

DDIG

Cody

a reply to: cody599

hahahahaaaaa!!!!!!!!!
Now THAT's an Idea!!! LOL

Welcome aboard Tone! (or is that... MrBlinky with the Big Red Shoes....?)

a reply to: tothetenthpower

Does it matter what order the pics are in?

Sounds like fun... Perhaps I will be inspired...

originally posted by: Gordi The Drummer

originally posted by: jacygirl
a reply to: tothetenthpower

Gordi...I have no problem riding on your coat-tails, haha!!! Thanks for letting me help!

tenth...We didn't see each other's pics, so it's funny that we both had the same type of images in mind.
(that last pic was Gordi's...creepy...dang, if somebody writes that the dolls talk I'll never sleep again!)

jacy

My ENTRY:

"THE DOLLS HIDE UNDER JACY's BED AND.... TALK...."

LOL

Oh yeah? Funny. Mine is about a funeral....for a friend...
Such a shame, but his kilt was splendid.

jacy

originally posted by: AboveBoard
a reply to: tothetenthpower

Does it matter what order the pics are in?

Sounds like fun... Perhaps I will be inspired...

Hi ABs!!! Lovely to see you!

The pics can be in any order so long as they are all there!
cheers!
G

originally posted by: jacygirl

Oh yeah? Funny. Mine is about a funeral....for a friend...

Such a shame, but his kilt was splendid.

jacy

ROFL!!!!
Ah yes, but it was put to good use when he lived!

a reply to: tothetenthpower

This looks like an interesting challenge.

I might try, once I figure everything out.

a reply to: cody599

I feel a clown nightmare coming on

Really?

a reply to: tothetenthpower

I'm a non-writer, first time. Dark science fiction.

www.abovetopsecret.com...

a reply to: DBCowboy

Very nice

Star and Flag for you Sir.

~Tenth

a reply to: tothetenthpower

Thank you! this is fun!!!

Would anybody be upset with a 2 submission guideline instead of 1?

Writer Status

My humble entry... MacGruars Lair

I'm already looking forward to reading all the wonderful entries!!

Best of Luck Everyone!

G