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Prompt - Contestation



Between 30-40 words no more


Take it where you will





Point/Placings will be added as always

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on March 5
  • Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 150, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 5 people
  • Final notes:
    Great writes people, this was a hard one to judge.
    Thanks to all.

Contest Winners

  1. Gestation Frustration
    by Xianaria 15 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 27 9:17 AM. In Contest
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Error: Unable to find finalist item 5095773, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  3. Worth the Fight
    by JinSays 11 lines, 11 comments, on Feb 27 8:47 AM. In Contest, Contemporary, Thoughts
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. "What's in a Word"
    by BuriedTreasures 9 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 28 1:05 AM. In Humor
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Whirlwinds
    Zephyr tongues blasting their inferno,
    scorched hearts rage their response,
    by penman 9 lines, 8 comments, on Feb 27 9:11 AM. In Other
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Turbulence
    by Riftkin 10 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 27 8:51 AM. In Contest
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. stubborn
    like a dog
    knackering an old bone
    by Draig aine 6 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 27 5:57 PM. In Contest, Thoughts, Weird
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  8. The War
    Swords are drawn and shields raised;
    enemies fallen, and warriors praised.
    by GotLilt 6 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 27 11:09 AM. In Contest, Life, war
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • JinSays gold member
    February 27
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    Ken, that's not even a real word


    • Ken-Maverick
      February 27
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      try dictionary.com


      • JinSays gold member
        February 27
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        Contestation
        Con`tes*ta"tion\, n. [L. contestatio testimony: cf. F. contestation a contesting.]

        1. The act of contesting; emulation; rivalry; strife; dispute. "Loverlike contestation." --Milton.

        After years spent in domestic, unsociable contestations, she found means to withdraw. --Clarendon.

        2. Proof by witness; attestation; testimony. [Obs.]

        A solemn contestation ratified on the part of God. --Barrow.

        Well, I'll be damned
        I learn something new everyday.

        • Ken-Maverick
          February 27
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          That's from many days in a courtroom


          • JinSays gold member
            February 27
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            Sigh, yeah. . .I have more of those coming up too
            Have a stupid court mandated class I get to go to today
            Boo hoo, I hate it already.

            • Ken-Maverick
              February 27
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              Oh i seee,
              As for me, those are days long past
              Thank God!!!!


              • JinSays gold member
                February 27
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                soon enough for me too. Mine is family law, and it's a pretty easy case to win, since my ex is a maniac.
                And my kids are worth it.


                • Ken-Maverick
                  February 27
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                  Then thats something worth the fight,
                  cant leave kids around a maniac now can we?

                  • JinSays gold member
                    February 27
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                    exactly

                    • Ken-Maverick
                      February 27
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                      Yup


                      • JinSays gold member
                        February 27
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                        a two minute write has been added to your contest. I dont care if I win, just glad I could get it out.
                        Thanks for that love, and have a glorious night.


  • Riftkin gold member
    March 5
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    Thank you for the HM and congrats to all the winners.


  • Xianaria gold member
    March 5
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    Cool! Thanks for the Gold & congrats to the winners ~

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