📣📣 BEARly's ANNOUNCEMENT 🧸🧸
Unleash your imagination in our "Lucid Dreamscapes" contest! Explore the limitless possibilities of lucid dreaming and create a captivating story that transports readers to an unforgettable moment within a... dream! 💭
•> Guidelines📢:
- Genre: Your story can belong to any genre (horror, romance, adventure, fantasy, sci-fi, etc.), but it must remain appropriate for all audiences—no NSFW content allowed.
- Theme: Focus on the experience of being aware in a dream. How does this awareness affect the dreamer's choices, feelings, and interactions?
- Length: The story should be between 100-500 words.
•> Judging Criteria📝:
- Creativity: Originality of the dream concept and execution.
- Imagery: Vivid descriptions that evoke strong visuals and emotions.
- Engagement: Ability to captivate the reader and draw them into the dream world.
- Character Development: Depth of characters and their experiences within the dream.
•> Prizes👑:
Winners will receive a medal based on the creator's pick, AND we will post your amazing story on our BERIES-5 series based on your focused genre. (And we meant all story entries.)
•> Deadline⏳: Two weeks (from now).
✨ Unlock the door to your imagination and.. GOOD LUCK!! 💫
📜 Prompt:Ever wondered how a five-year-old sees the world? In this contest, your challenge is to write a short story as if you were five years old!Use simple words, big imagination, and the kind of wild, adorable storytelling that only a kid can come up with.
🔹 Rules:
Write from the perspective of a five-year-old(or in a way that sounds like one!).Keep it fun, silly, or heartwarming—or even a little nonsensical!Simple sentences, funny logic, and lots of excitement are welcome!Maximum word count: 500 words.💡 Example Opening:"One time, I saw a big fluffy cloud, and I said, 'Wow! That’s a giant marshmallow!' but Mommy said, 'No, it's just a cloud,' but I think she is wrong because I saw a bird try to eat it."
⏳ Deadline:February 28, 2025🏆 Prizes:Fun, nostalgia, and the chance to make everyone smile!
🎨 Can you tap into your inner five-year-old? Show us your cutest, funniest, or most imaginative story!✍️✨
Fantasy Mashup Writing Contest
Theme: What happens when two completely different fantasy elements collide? A dragon who loves knitting? A mermaid who can control fire? A vampire afraid of the dark? In this contest, your challenge is to take two unexpected fantasy elements and blend them into a single, cohesive story!
Challenge: Pick two fantasy concepts, creatures, or abilities that don’t typically go together and create a unique world where they make perfect sense. The more unusual the combination, the better! Will it be a comedic adventure, a heartwarming tale, or a dark and mysterious legend? It’s all up to you!
Guidelines:
# Choose two distinct fantasy elements that normally wouldn’t mix and merge them into your story. # Make sure the story flows naturally—your world should feel believable even with its strange mix!# Maximum word count: 1,500 words.Break the rules of fantasy and create something entirely new! Whether your story is whimsical, epic, or emotional, let your imagination run wild. ✨