If you love writing stories then this contest is for you! Write a one paragraph story about the image pictured above. Be creative, think outside of the box, and follow the contest rules!
It was really difficult choosing the winners for week#12 but here they are! Congratulations!
1st place // @michaelluchies “The Pendant”
Staring deeply into the lethargic yet steadily flowing stream on a beautiful spring morning would be a peaceful and welcoming sight for most. Annabelle was anything but at peace. In her hand she held the last masterpiece of her late mother, who disappeared eight years ago on this day. A pendant resembling an ornate frame with the picture of this very river on it was the last gift she would ever receive from her mother, who had designed two; one for each of them with the promise that neither would ever go anywhere without theirs. The river was a special place that her father and mother would visit frequently just to get away from the world for a few hours. "Alright honey, it's time to go," called Annabelle's father. Annabelle turned away from the river. Looking down she realized she had dropped her pendant. As she picked it up, she could feel her father's eyes locked onto hers as she held both pendants in her hands.
2nd place // @holothewise “Escape”
Some mirrors absolutely should be broken. Simone hadn't realised that yesterday of course when the delivery men brought this particular one over from the fair she'd bought it at. And then smashed the glass getting it's ornate frame through the door. Joshua had lost his temper and cursed them. Yet somehow it was her fault, as always, in the end. Now, in the cool light of morning she'd been awoken by another dream of drowning only to find there really was water everywhere. And this strange scene spilling from the mirror in a hazy, inviting portal. She could smell the landscape beyond, rich and warm earth so at odds with the icy isle she called home. She'd touched it then, that shimmer beyond the frame, and her skin had thrilled to goose-bumps at the warm electricity of it. You can start over she thought casting a last look at Joshua tangled in the sheets of some dream But you have to go now.
3rd place // @yalzeee (Click here to view submission post)
" The greats never forget to dream" she said. We are limited to what we believe. I was tired of hearing the words of wisdom on a daily. It was like she was preparing me for something, like all she said was related to my future. My grandma of late had started speaking of a place in the mirror, she said that when I was ready I would go there, that it was all destiny but that couldn't be true, those were childhood folklore that helped me fall asleep. Of late I couldn't discern between when she was joking and being serious. Thud, I was drawn to the sound that came from the master bedroom, it seems like something had fallen, rushing there I saw her on the floor. She had fallen and in front of her lay a mirror I had never seen. The intricate design was ab enigma to my eyes. "Help", I cried, screaming at the top of my voice.
I was planning on posting this earlier but I ended up cooking a very late dinner and before I knew it the day had ended! In my earlier blog post “A wolf at the door” I talked about joining the guys in a round of Magic. That ended up happening which took up a lot of my drawing time. Ugh, I get distracted from getting things done and that is why I can’t play games! On the up side I did win one round (totally crushed them) but then lost the second.
You might recognize this image from my warm up ink sketches. I had planned on coloring it in but wasn’t fully committed to the idea of making it into a fox tales story image until a got a nod of approval from @tarotbyfergus. We’ve been talking about a collaboration since last week and it looks like it’s going to happen. Keep your eyes open for something fun on his end sometimes this week!
If you’ve noticed, my fox tales logo no longer has it’s border. I’m looking to update the logo soon. Until that’s sorted, I hope you enjoy this week’s image and I look forward to reading your creative stories!
A portion of the prize pool is a contribution courtesy of @artwatch! Thanks so much for helping to sponsor this writing contest! Please give @artwatch a follow!
Prizes:
1st // 5SBD
2nd // 3SBD
3rd // 1SBD
Contest Rules:
Resteem this post.
Create a separate post with your ONE PARAGRAPH stories and use the #foxtales tag.
Feel free to use the current story image for your post.
Submit your post in the comment section below.
Maximum of 3 entries - only one story per person will qualify for a portion of the prize pool so everyone has a fair chance.
The length is to your interpretation. There is no real ‘rule’ of how long a paragraph is but I’d say to use your best judgement. If it doesn’t flow right and you know that it is indeed going over then edit your writing.
This time I am definitely in, I got so tangled up in work and life I was unable to last time.
Congrats to the winners!
I’m glad that’s all sorted. Good luck with writing! :)
Truly honored to win this. Thank you @vermillionfox for hosting and @artwatch for sponsoring this great contest!
As someone who writes exclusively non-fiction, this pushed me to push myself outside of my normal "box," and I really enjoyed it. I will definitely keep exploring this type of writing. Thanks again. I'll be on vacation so won't be able to enter this next competition, but I don't plan on ever missing another.
For anyone reading, please enter future competitions. Even if you don't think you can win (which I didn't), this process will help you expand your thinking and stretch your brain muscles :-).
Thank you so much for entering! Have a nice trip. I hope to read more of your writing after your vacation! :)
Thanks! Can't wait!
Hi @vermillionfox this is my entry and also my first time participating in this contest..I hope you like ithttps://steemit.com/foxtales/@syleejhay/foxtales-contest-week-13-ola-s-dilemma
Congratulations! You’ve won 3rd place!
Yes! So glad this is still going on!
https://steemit.com/foxtales/@drwatson/foxtales-contest-entry-narcissus
Moxie was a “foxie” who could transform into a doxie and be regarded as a female “hottie”. Although Moxie could easily transform, she preferred her natural foxie form, because a physical transformation would leave a distinct fox mark on one side of her face rendering her pockmarked. Hence she always had her hair down to cover that mark so she could avoid her sister’s ugly remarks. Moxie was usually quite tamed despite in fox form she had came. As a fox with no fame, she was unknown to the Dames who resided in a town called Shame. She had no real marriage prospect because the Dames’ sons would object. The sons mocked her weak power and showed her their glowers when she was unable to wield her fox power. Therefore, Moxie enjoyed spending time alone and avoided all the crones. If forced, she would speak to them in monotone, but she would rather stay home alone. At the party, Moxie was forced to mix and mingle, then suddenly a shadow behind her made her tingle. It was Satan, the prince of the fox kingdom, who wanted a chance to dance. She agreed to the dance, but had kept her rigid stance as Satan was regarded as a cretin. His hands roamed her body and his eyes made her felt shoddy. Though she was mad as hell but causing a scene would not jell well. She stayed her course and tried to begin a discourse, but he would have none of it, of course. Finally, Moxie showed her temper in a big display of anger. Her usual expression was a twitch of her mouth to prevent her from releasing bouts of shouts. That same twitch she showed in displeasure was now seen on her face in anger. Even though Moxie had to deal with some stigma, she was considered an enigma in the fox kingdom called Anima.
Could you also reply back with the link to your post. Thank you! :)
https://steemit.com/foxtales/@magicmage/the-fox-tales-moxie-the-foxie
Looks like we were both biting lips tonight ;)
Omgosh! I just realized that! XD
Here is my entry !! ♥♥♥♥♥
So happy to see you entering the contest again. 😁
Thanks to you dear @vermillionfox :-)
Hahaha! That’s so cute!!
https://steemit.com/foxtales/@yalzeee/foxtales-contest-week-13-my-entry
This is my entry
Thanks alot @vermillionfox
Congrats! You’ve won 2nd place!!
My entry for this week:
https://steemit.com/foxtales/@holothewise/best-laid-plans-an-entry-for-foxtales-13-fiction-contest
Any plans to run more contests with extra components like the 'secret message' one, @vermillionfox? 🙂
Yep! Definitely! I just want to come up with a few ideas beforehand and then pick one at random. :)
Awesome. My humble suggestion: do one with two images that the writer has to somehow link into one story. Perhaps two very different/juxtaposed images to make it really challenging :)
I’ll definitely consider that for a future post!
You’ve won 1st place!! Congrats! Hopefully you enjoy week 14’s image!
Awesome, thank you 🙂
Congrats to the winners! Really cool stories :D
Thanks rjd!
I'm submitting my entry for this contest. Twas fun writing my concept. How I love the image, hope that it'll fit to my ideas. So glad to join this contest. Enjoy reading.
https://steemit.com/foxtales/@davealemana/week-13-fox-tales-distorted-adoration
Hi and thanks @vermillionfox for the opportunity. This is the link to my story:
https://steemit.com/foxtales/@aussiepip/week-13-fox-tales-crossroads
It is the world famous art.Carry on your activity.You are obviously an exceptional person.Your creativity is so vast.
This is an authentic art.I wish you were a famous artist.
Thanks, #vermillionfox for sharing us your creativity.I expect we all are inspired your creativity.
@Resteem & follow has done.
hey so nice I really like your post! Thanks for it! I actually wrote my 2nd part of my introduceyouself and I write about that I went to jail because of cryptos... lets make steemit together to a better place with our content! I would like to read a bit more about you and maybe do you have some more pictures? Maybe you upvote me and follow me swell as I do? https://steemit.com/counterfeit/@mykarma/2-jail-review-counterfeit-euro-speeeeending-time
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Love this contest. Here is my entry:
https://steemit.com/foxtales/@micanne/foxtales-contest-entry-week-13