2019

We have twelve lovely poems! That is a lot of poems but none of them are super long, so take your time. I recommend you read them slowly, perhaps several times, maybe once out loud before voting. Voting will remain open for three weeks. Discussion and constructive criticism is encouraged...

The theme for our 19th seasonal short story contest provided by a small comittee was "Alternate Settings" Please read all seven stories before voting. You may vote for up to two pieces. The order of the stories was determined completely randomly. The order has no bearing on...

Okay, my previous attempts to have a movie discussion haven't worked great. This movie is historic. I don't know if it's going to imprint itself on the cultural narrative for everyone but I believe aspiring actors will study Joaquin Phoenix's performance for decades to come. Cinematography...

The theme for our 18th seasonal short story contest provided by @Y'ttar Scaletail was "Doom and/or Destruction." Please read all eight stories before voting. You may vote for up to two pieces. If I missed something that needs to be fixed, let me know by a private message. If...

We got six fine poems. You may vote for up to two. Constructive commentary and critiques is encouraged. Combined, these six poems are less than 900 words collectively so I ask that you read these slowly and carefully consider your votes. I randomized the order of the poems. It...

This marks our fifth year of continuous seasonal short story contests! The theme for our 17th seasonal short story contest provided by @thedarkfourth "Glyph Forty-Three on Plaque Twelve of the Third Chamber of the Sacred Archives of Oyxl" If that's a little too specific, you can use the...