SHORT STORY WRITERS CONTEST -- April 2023 -- SCIENCE FAILS --WSF2023 --Winners Are Posted

Just out of curiosity I have a question.

If one were to be struck with inspiration to write a story and posted it for the enjoyment of others here. Then, a contest starts and said story fit into the contests parameters. Would the story then be able to be reposted for the contest?

a reply to: Moon68

No, sorry.
This has come up in the past.

It has to be an original story for the contest.

originally posted by: DontTreadOnMe
a reply to: Moon68

No, sorry.
This has come up in the past.

It has to be an original story for the contest.

Thank you for the clarification.

Bump!!
Please vote

a reply to: DontTreadOnMe

I second this bump!

I wish people would pause the arguments for a moment and explore the storytelling acumen of their ATS brethren.

a reply to: DontTreadOnMe

Yep, not long to go.

I've voted all the stories I missed. Great stories all round!

Time is almost up!

Voting ends to!!!!!!

Last chance to read and pick your favs!!!

Wondering...

How goes the count?

a reply to: Moon68

Sorry, been busy here and IRL.
Results should be up this evening...or about 9-12 hours from now.

originally posted by: DontTreadOnMe
a reply to: Moon68

Sorry, been busy here and IRL.
Results should be up this evening...or about 9-12 hours from now.

Is it too late to submit a story?

I identify as someone from ten days ago, so that means I can right?

a reply to: PorkChop96

Polish up that story for the next round, unless you were just making a funny, in which case, polish up a story for the next round.*





*however that must be a story not previously submitted.

You can always post a story.

If you're looking to compete... well, not so much.

But patience pays off...

Let's see what our next winner suggests for a 'theme' and run with that baton from there.

Should be fun... it always is.

Thanks DTOM and JohnnyAnonymous for keeping this alive and kicking!

And thank all of you who took the time to read, and write...

MM

AND THE WINNERS ARE.......................

Here are the results:

WRITERS

First Place: Encia22 – Above Top Secret – Operation Toilet Brush
Total: 45 points

Second Place: Moon68 – Today is the day … Again
Total: 36 points

Third Place: 19Bones79 – Oh God!
Total: 32 points




NON-WRITERS

First Place: Dapaga – Worthless
Total: 28 points

Second Place: Merkins – The Heroes lottery
Total: 22 points

Third Place: Untun – Little Timmy’s Need for Speed

JUST FOR FUN

Maxmars – In the Nick of Time (staff just for fun) 27 points
Maxmars – Failed Science (staff just for fun) 26 points
Xpert11 – Cindy’s Dad (staff just for fun) 22 points





Congrats to all the winners and the two new Writers.
Thanks to everyone who wrote such great stories, and to all who read and voted.
Come back soon for the next contest.

And sorry again for the results delay.

CONGRATS!!!!!







Thanks again to Encia22 for the artwork help!

Congratulations to all the winners!!

Grats winners.
A thoroughly enjoyable read every one!

Well done too to those non writers who now get a new tag!

a reply to: DontTreadOnMe

Thanks DTOM and all the Staff who contributed!

Moon68 and 19Bones79 - fantastic stories, thanks for the challenge.

Welcome to the new Writers - Dapaga and Merkins, well done!



I've got the new theme in my head... don't have a bloody clue what to do with it. Anyway, it's a secret until the June.

a reply to: Encia22

Well done, Encia.



Cheers