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Previous genre winners.
This is a list of Previous Winners for the Show Off Your Best at the Sandbox Genre Writing Contest.

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WINNERS FOR ROUND 1 - FANTASY GENRE, APRIL 2006

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
Helius and Hecate Open in new Window. (13+)
How Helius lost his chariot to Apollo and Mount Etna was created.
#1090406 by Hallgerd Author IconMail Icon


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3rd Place (Fantasy Merit Badge)
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

*Tea, Mirrors and Magic Open in new Window. (E)
Toy cats come a life with magic and love/Best of 7-o5 new writer contest
#983082 by AliceNgoreland Author IconMail Icon


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 The Sparrow's Song Open in new Window. (13+)
Chakara loves Alicia, but hides a secret.
#924818 by Just MoW Author IconMail Icon


*Note1* All Honorable Mention winners recieved 5,000 GP's.

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WINNERS FOR ROUND 2 - SPORTS/MILITARY GENRE, MAY 2006

1st Place (10K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (Military Merit Badge)
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3rd Place (5,000 GP's)
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*Star* Honorable Mention: *Star*

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*Note1* All Honorable Mention winners this round recieved 2,500 GP's.

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WINNERS FOR ROUND 3 - ACTION/ADVENTURE GENRE, JUNE 2006

1st Place (10K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (Action/Adventure Merit Badge)
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3rd Place (5,000 GP's)
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WINNERS FOR ROUND #4 - COMEDY/SATIRE GENRE, JULY 2006

1st Place (50K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (25K Awardicon)
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A man walked into a bar ...
#481116 by deemac Author IconMail Icon


3rd Place (25K Awardicon)
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Adam and Eve are Alive and Well Open in new Window. (13+)
It takes effort and sacrifice for good to prevail.
#918245 by Eric Wharton Author IconMail Icon




*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

*Note1* All Honorable Mention winners recieved Comedy Merit Badges.

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #5 - ROMANCE/LOVE GENRE, AUGUST 2006

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place (Merit Badge for Romance)
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

*Note1* Honorable Mention Winner recieved 2.5K.

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #6 - CHILDREN/PARENTING GENRE, SEPTEMBER 2006

1st Place (10K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (Merit Badge for Children's Writing)
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Join Gundaar as he tries to explain how all things in nature are connected.
#1012563 by Eric Wharton Author IconMail Icon


3rd Place (5K)
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Little Tommy's lost and his only way home lies in a magical rainbow.
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

*Note1* Honorable Mention Winner recieved 2.5K.

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #7 - SUSPENSE/THRILLER or WOMEN'S, OCTOBER 2006

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
The Prize for Consolation Open in new Window. (13+)
For you, my friend, I’ll give up the notion that writers always choose the perfect words.
#1166096 by nikipen Author IconMail Icon


2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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Next Time Open in new Window. (18+)
Lessons learned sometimes come too late
#1130074 by Eric Wharton Author IconMail Icon


3rd Place (10K Awardicon)
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

*Note1* Honorable Mention Winner recieved 5K.

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Died To Match Open in new Window. (18+)
A gift that continues giving.
#1074374 by P. A. Matthews/E. A. Irwin Author IconMail Icon


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #8 - BIOGRAPHICAL or WAR WRITING, NOVEMBER 2006

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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My First Memory of Terror Open in new Window. (13+)
The door fell opened, I was to young to know what death was, I knew what boo-boos were.
#842096 by 👼intuey Author IconMail Icon


2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
A very bad day Open in new Window. (13+)
This story was born from an exercise with some inspiration from my husband.
#1174844 by DayDream-please RnR Author IconMail Icon


3rd Place (10K Awardicon)
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

*Note1* Honorable Mention Winner recieved 5K.

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #10 - MYSTERY or HOME/GARDEN WRITING, JANUARY 2007

1st Place (10K Awardicon) and 5K
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The Bartimaeus Seven Open in new Window. (13+)
A seven-part mystery written in first, second, and third person. (known as a symetrina)
#1057876 by W.D.Wilcox Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place 2.5K
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WINNERS FOR ROUND #11 - ROMANCE/LOVE or DRAMA WRITING, FEBRUARY 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place (Romance Merit Badge)
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #12 - YOUNG ADULT or CUTURAL WRITING, MARCH 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
The Pit Open in new Window. (GC)
One boy's search for truth.
#1218966 by SonofDrogo Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
May Blessings Open in new Window. (E)
The adventures of a little girl on May Day. My first attempt at a kid/young adult story.
#1202394 by Future Mrs. Boo Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place (Writing Merit Badge)
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #13 - BIOGRAPHY or FANTASY WRITING, APRIL 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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There's More to Death than Dying Open in new Window. (E)
An article about my experiences with hospice care.
#1149492 by Iva Lilly Durham Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place (10K Awardicon)
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #14 - FRIENDSHIP or FAN FICTION WRITING, MAY 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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The Bone Collector Open in new Window. (13+)
“You’re not squeamish, are ya Chuck?”
#871905 by W.D.Wilcox Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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The Good Son Open in new Window. (GC)
On the eve of his birthday, a young boy comes to terms with what he must do to survive.
#1266087 by iKïyå§ama Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place (Fantasy Merit Badge)
 Indefinable Alchemy Open in new Window. (13+)
rewritten short story for a contest about friendship
#1195918 by puravida Author IconMail Icon





*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #15 - HOW TO/ADVICE or DETECTIVE WRITING, JUNE 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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Need help with your love life? You've come to the right place.
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
Ten Writing No-No's Open in new Window. (E)
Emerin shares her writing expertise. Either that, or she got really bored one afternoon.
#1282400 by emerin-liseli Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place (10K Awardicon)
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #16 - SUPERNATURAL or TRIBUTE Writing, JUL 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place (Merit Badge "Writing")
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*Star* Honorable Mention: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #17 - GAY/LESBIAN or WESTERN Writing, AUG 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
A Different World ~ The Same Demons Open in new Window. (18+)
Reversing minorities ~ But can there be parity, while there exists a majority?
#1099482 by Kate - Writing & Reading Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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WINNERS FOR ROUND #18 - ROMANTICA or HISTORICAL FICTION Writing, SEP 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
Occurrence At Bull Run Open in new Window. (ASR)
A descent into mental illness, especially caused by fighting for what you believe in.
#1186959 by Future Mrs. Boo Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
In The Spirit Of Brotherhood Open in new Window. (18+)
There was this American in Iraq...
#848359 by W.D.Wilcox Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place (Merit Badge "History")
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*Star* Honorable Mention: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #19 - HORROR/SCARY or OCCULT Writing, OCT 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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3rd Place (Merit Badge "Horror/Scary")
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*Star*Honorable Mention*Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #20 - INSPIRATION or ABOUT WRITING Writing, NOV 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
Book 5: Where the Oasis Blooms Open in new Window. (ASR)
Preview Chapters to Book 5 of The Hannaria Series (Sci-fi) Published December 2012
#1201262 by Patricia Gilliam Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
POETRY WRITING- DO, DON’Ts: winner Open in new Window. (E)
Ten tips about what to do or not to do while writing poetry.
#1345990 by Dr M C Gupta Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place (Merit Badge "Inspirational")
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*Star* Honorable Mention: *Star*

There were no Honorable Mentions for November 2007.


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #21 - HOLIDAY or MYSTERY Writing, DEC 2007

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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*Star* Honorable Mention: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #22 - DRAMA or MEDICAL Writing, JAN 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
Pirate John Open in new Window. (13+)
A quick one-act I wrote for my theater department. Any ideas for improvement are welcome.
#1351904 by Kornholio480 Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place (Merit Badge "Writing")
 Teenage Anorexia Open in new Window. (13+)
This is a paper I had to write for health class. It's a work of fiction.
#1075299 by Future Mrs. Boo Author IconMail Icon




*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

 REDEMPTION Open in new Window. (13+)
My first attempt at writing a story.
#1366515 by writenready Author IconMail Icon

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #23 - ROMANCE or ENTERTAINMENT Writing, FEB 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
Connor and I Open in new Window. (13+)
Girl likes Connor but is not sure if he feels the same way towards her.
#1367197 by ~*~Noelle Sapphire~*~ Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place (Merit Badge "Romance")
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

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You Find Love When Love Finds You. Open in new Window. (E)
Love has a way of finding you even if you are looking elsewhere.
#1384909 by Just an Ordinary Boo! Author IconMail Icon


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #24 - FANTASY or REGIONAL Writing, MAR 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

 The Dragon On His Back Open in new Window. (13+)
A tattoo comes to life.
#957622 by Kotaro Author IconMail Icon

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #25 - EROTICA or WOMEN'S Writing, APR 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place (Merit Badge "Erotica")
 Backyard Sanctuary Open in new Window. (XGC)
Everyone needs a private place...
#1405738 by ~Vikki~ Author IconMail Icon




*Star* Honorable Mention: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #26 - FOLKLORE or PET Writing, MAY 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place (Merit Badge "Nature")
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*Star* Honorable Mention: *Star*

 The Life of Riley Open in new Window. (13+)
A story about love, redemption and overcoming your fears. One of my earlier efforts.
#1420604 by 4theLoveofWriting Author IconMail Icon



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WINNERS FOR ROUND #27 - OPEN GENRE, JUNE 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
Stay Inside Open in new Window. (13+)
In the post WWIII world, people are not aloud to go out at certain times of day...but why?
#1379633 by M. R. K Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place (Merit Badge "Inspirational")
 Brenda Sue Open in new Window. (13+)
Tribute to my sister.
#1291419 by croaton Author IconMail Icon




*Star* Honorable Mention: *Star*

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Familiar Stranger Open in new Window. (13+)
Ever stop and think about those you often see, but never really know?
#1439875 by RadioShea Author IconMail Icon



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WINNERS FOR ROUND #28 - GENEALOGY or FANTASY, JULY 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
The Old Man, the Man, the Boy & a Tree Open in new Window. (E)
A life long lesson taught through hard work and sacrifice.
#1439327 by duece Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place (10K Awardicon)
The Journey Open in new Window. (E)
The journey of memories.
#1455258 by SLRE Author IconMail Icon




*Star* Honorable Mention: *Star*

Natasha Doomsday Open in new Window. (E)
The perceptions of time and space fold in upon themselves in my wacky short story. Enjoy.
#1451257 by Stu Gillam Author IconMail Icon


 The Fishing Trip Open in new Window. (E)
A story of a father and son's first ocean fishing trip
#1296772 by croaton Author IconMail Icon


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #29 - COMEDY or INTERNET/WEB, AUGUST 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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*Star* Honorable Mention: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #30 - HOW TO or SCIENCE FICTION SEP/OCT 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
HOW TO WRITE AN ARTICLE: double awardee  Open in new Window. (E)
Ten practical tips about how to write a good article
#1238676 by Dr M C Gupta Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place (Merit Badge for "Science Fiction")
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*Star* Honorable Mention: *Star*

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b}WINNERS FOR ROUND #31 - MAINSTREAM/LITERARY or HORROR NOV 2008

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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A horror writer discovers a unique way to inspire his stories.
#1229512 by W.D.Wilcox Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place (Merit Badge for "Horror")
 The Hole Open in new Window. (13+)
A woman puts together a devious puzzle in 18th century New Orleans.
#1475042 by Jerry Mouse Author IconMail Icon




*Star* Honorable Mention: *Star*

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Margie discovers a really good buy and gets more than she bargained for.
#1488122 by Jaye P. Marshall Author IconMail Icon


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #32 - FANTASY or HOLIDAY writing, DEC 2008/b}

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
The Loneliest Holiday Open in new Window. (E)
Christmas is approaching and Louise misses her son.
#1503789 by Jaye P. Marshall Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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A young couple takes a chance on love. ~ Contest Entry / Holidays
#1508355 by Mara ♣ McBain Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place (Merit Badge for "Short Stories,"
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #33 - ROMANCE or MYSTERY writing, JAN/FEB 2009/b}

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #34 - ROMANCE or ACTION/ADVENTURE writing, MARCH 2009/b}

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #35 - GOTHIC or EROTICA writing, APR/MAY 2009/b}

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
A Night to Remember Open in new Window. (XGC)
An old man's youthful rite of passage still burns brightly in his memory.
#1441793 by JACE Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place (Merit Badge for "Erotica,"
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #36 - FAN FICTION or FOLKLORE writing, JUN/JUL 2009/b}

1st Place (50K Awardicon)
The Unwept Sea Open in new Window. (ASR)
A tale of 1004 nights....
#1141697 by Fyn Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (25K Awardicon)
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3rd Place (10K Awardicon)
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Second Chance Open in new Window. (13+)
A chance sighting in the park makes the last fifteen years a lie.
#1586936 by Mara ♣ McBain Author IconMail Icon




*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

 Transfiguration Homework Open in new Window. (13+)
A Sirius Black fan ficition! Please Review!
#1474835 by Artemis Author IconMail Icon


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #37 - HEALTH or BIOGRAPHY writing, AUGUST 2009/b}

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
In The Face Of Danger Open in new Window. (13+)
When I was a Peace Corps volunteer, I learned the meaning of true danger -Winner SOYB 8/09
#1594763 by NickiD89 Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Writing."
 Brass Screws Open in new Window. (13+)
Old men have lessons to teach.
#1592875 by Evan Author IconMail Icon




*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

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The Worthwhile Fight Open in new Window. (ASR)
An extraordinary man living in extraordinary times.
#1593011 by emerin-liseli Author IconMail Icon


WINNERS FOR ROUND #39 - MILITARY, INSPIRATIONAL or HOW-TO/ARTICLE writing, SEP/OCT 2009

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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There is no race among true brothers
#1487900 by Oldwarrior Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
The Real Origins of Memorial Day Open in new Window. (E)
Research paper I did for the Civil War Zine.
#1111252 by Future Mrs. Boo Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Writing"
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

HONORABLE MENTION WINNER
5K given to
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HONORABLE MENTION WINNER
5K given to
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WINNERS FOR ROUND #40 - HOLIDAY or ROMANCE Writing, DEC/JAN 09/10

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
Jessica's Wish Open in new Window. (E)
The Christmas wish of a six-year-old girl whose Daddy as gone to war.
#1627745 by The Writing Hall Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Animal"
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

HONORABLE MENTION WINNER
5K given to
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HONORABLE MENTION WINNER
5K given to
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WINNERS FOR ROUND #41 - ACTION/ADVENTURE, or FOOD COOKING writing FEB 2010

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
Delicious Desserts Open in new Window. (18+)
What makes the desserts so delicious in Deacon, Mississippi?
#1613648 by very thankful Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Action/Adventure"
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WINNERS FOR ROUND #42 - FANTASY, SCIENE FICTION, BIOGRAPHY - MAR/APR 2010

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Writing"
 Nero's Ghost Open in new Window. (E)
Nero is haunted by the ghost of his mother.
#1668113 by T.C. Elofson Author IconMail Icon




*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #42 - FANTASY or YOUNG ADULT - MAY/JUN 2010

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Fantasy"
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*Star* Honorable Mentions: *Star*

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 When Beauty Fell Open in new Window. (18+)
A twist on an old story--what defines a man? what can hide a beast?
#1678246 by Socorro Author IconMail Icon


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #43 - ACTION/ADVENTURE or ROMANCE - JULY 2010

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Romance"
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*Star* Honorable Mention: *Star*

 A Love Story Open in new Window. (13+)
A man keeps trying to find his youthful lover desperately
#1690294 by Josh T. Alto Author IconMail Icon


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #44 - HISTORICAL, MYSTERY or INSPIRATIONAL - AUG/SEP 2010

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
Impaler Open in new Window. (18+)
Vlad Tepes Dracula was a man with little tolerance for squeamishness.
#1632680 by Leif the Lucky Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
Wolf in Well Fitting Clothing Open in new Window. (E)
Wolf goes to America rather than fight for the Tzar - An Ellis Island Experience Tale
#1703655 by Mage Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Inspirational"
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*Star* Honorable Mention Winners: *Star*

 The Legend of Singing River Open in new Window. (E)
Story of the Pascagoula Indians who gave this River its fame.
#1614872 by Oldwarrior Author IconMail Icon


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #45 - HORROR or GOTHIC, October 2010

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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To Silence a Love Open in new Window. (13+)
The voice of insanity is seldom silent
#1669059 by Fairport Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Gothic"
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*Star* Honorable Mention Winners: *Star*

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All Hallows Eve Resurrection Massacre Open in new Window. (18+)
A gangster recounts the strange events of Halloween 1929
#1720830 by Pennywise Author IconMail Icon



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WINNERS FOR ROUND #46 - WAR or DRAMA writing, NOV/DEC 2010

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
His Last Battle Open in new Window. (13+)
The aftermath of a life of trauma causes Noah DeSario to take extreme measures.
#1724188 by Kashtien James Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Drama"
 The United Celestial Marine Corps (UCMC) Open in new Window. (18+)
Are YOU tough enough?
#1700559 by Spectre Lives Author IconMail Icon


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #47 - ROMANCE or COMEDY writing, JAN/FEB 2011

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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54 EXCUSES Open in new Window. (13+)
An aptly named racehorse sheds the cloak of loser and drapes it over its bevy of owners.
#1533412 by DRSmith Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Comedy"
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WINNERS FOR ROUND #48 - WESTERN or ST. PATRICK'S DAY writing, MARCH 2011

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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Lion Of The Sea Open in new Window. (13+)
A female Steller Sea Lion challenges the dominant male leader
#846591 by W.D.Wilcox Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Writing"
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HONORABLE MENTION WINNERS:
Each received 5K GP's

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WINNERS FOR ROUND #49 - FRIENDSHIP, INSPIRATIONAL, PARENTING writing, APRIL/MAY 2011

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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From the Mouths of Babes Open in new Window. (13+)
A rare moment when my mother is speechless.
#1444538 by audra_branson Author IconMail Icon



2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
What Children Know Open in new Window. (E)
My short story for Show Off Your Best parenting prompt.
#1767499 by Aloriah Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Inspirational"
The Poet Tree Open in new Window. (13+)
It's not always easy to discover what's hidden in plain sight.
#1748291 by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author IconMail Icon


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #50 - ACTION/ADVENTURE (PIRATES), HOW-TO/ADVICE writing, JUNE/JULY 2011

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Action/Adventure"
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HONORABLE MENTION WINNER:

5K
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WINNERS FOR ROUND #51 - FANTASY, PARANORMAL or MYTHOLOGY writing, AUGUST 2011

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Mythology"
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WINNERS FOR ROUND #52 - VAMPIRE, GHOST, or WESTERN writing, SEP/OCT 2011

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
The Fog Open in new Window. (E)
I was lost in a fog.
#1771177 by C. T. Hill Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Writing"
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Honorable Mention Winner:
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WINNERS FOR ROUND #53 - MILITARY, CHILDREN or HOLIDAY Writing Nov/Dec 2011

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Writing"
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Honorable Mention Winner:
 The Faceless Faces of War Open in new Window. (E)
A series of letters to loved ones at war.
#1828282 by Ed Eisenhaure Author IconMail Icon


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #54 - ROMANCE, SUSPENSE or HISTORY Writing JAN/FEB 2012

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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A Shadow of Guilt Open in new Window. (18+)
A man's guilt becomes an obsession.
#1841572 by W.D.Wilcox Author IconMail Icon



3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Writing"
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Honorable Mention Winners:
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 A Rose for America Open in new Window. (E)
As her sister lays dying, a young woman remembers coming to America years before in 1907
#1679325 by Mage Author IconMail Icon


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #55 - ACTION/ADVENTURE, INSPIRATIONAL, or HOW-TO/ADVICE Writing MAR/APR 2012

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Inspirational"
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WINNERS FOR ROUND #56 - ROMANCE, FRIENDSHIP, MYSTERY/DETECTIVE Writing MAY/JUN 2012

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place Merit Badge given for "Writing"
 Love Forever Lost Open in new Window. (13+)
In a crowded court yard, I saw him standing tall and handsome.
#1866602 by Lesley Scott Author IconMail Icon


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #57 - FAMILY, MYSTERY, SUMMER Writing MAY/JUN 2012

1st Place (10K Awardicon)
... Thicker Than Water Open in new Window. (18+)
His brother's son teaches a man to care again.
#1603061 by JACE Author IconMail Icon


Honorable Mention Winner: 5K GP:
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THEMS THAT WALK AMONG US Open in new Window. (13+)
It’s amazing how some people manage to get through a normal day w/o a map and flashlight
#1803428 by DRSmith Author IconMail Icon


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WINNERS FOR ROUND #58 - HORROR, PARANORMAL or GHOST Writing SEP/OCT 2012

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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Candy Store Ghost Open in new Window. (13+)
A ghost visits a candy store after closing time. Japanese style ghostly tale.
#1410160 by Kotaro Author IconMail Icon


3rd Place MB given for "GHOST"
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WINNERS FOR ROUND #59 - HOLIDAY WRITING, DEC 2012 2012

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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Unlikely Christmas Miracle Open in new Window. (E)
A woman receives a very unexpected miracle at Christmas time.
#1908430 by Iva Lilly Durham Author IconMail Icon


3rd Place MB given for "SHORT STORIES"
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WINNERS FOR ROUND #60 - ROMANCE, BIOGRAPHICAL, HOBBY/CRAFT Writing JAN/FEB 2013

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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Long Times There Open in new Window. (18+)
Compared to these two, Romeo and Juliet had it easy
#1917058 by Eric Wharton Author IconMail Icon


2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place MB given for "WRITING"
 Flicker Open in new Window. (E)
Romantic Tragedy
#1921814 by a. tomlinson Author IconMail Icon


Honorable Mention, 5K GP's:
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WINNERS FOR ROUND #61 - FANTASY, HISTORICAL or FOLKLORE Writing MAR/APR 2013

1st Place (25K Awardicon)
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2nd Place (10K Awardicon)
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3rd Place MB given for "FANTASY"
 How I Learned To Fly Open in new Window. (13+)
Is there anything we would not do to see ourselves on the cover of a magazine?
#1898945 by Josh T. Alto Author IconMail Icon


Honorable Mention, 5K GP's:
Untitled/unfinished Open in new Window. (E)
A child's three wishes will make you stop and wonder.
#1855176 by writerpenman Author IconMail Icon


Honorable Mention, 5K GP's:
 The Wash Open in new Window. (13+)
I am the Night Terror, the Whispering Prince, the Shadowdancer.
#1785975 by C. T. Hill Author IconMail Icon


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