Season 5:
#49
~ #50
~ #51
~ #52
~ #53
~ #54
#55
~ #56
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#57 ~
#58
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#59 ~
#60
Season 4:
#37
~ #38
~ #39
~ #40
~ #41
~ #42
#43
~ #44
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#45 ~
#46
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#47 ~
#48
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Wyn
Lit 2four
#56
November 18, 2011
»- 5 subjects plus a challenge
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J
Happy Writing!
J |
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The
Word List:
You
must
use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown:
indignation ~ gossip
insinuate ~
inlet
~ sediment
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
transgripper
-------
Need some creative
words to finish that story?
visit:
Wynterblue's
Free
Words
or:
for more free words:
wiktionary |
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Let the
actions and words of your characters
tell the story without
interference from the author.
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Subject # 1
"Tricky Humour"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject
titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Don't Feed the Bears
Open This Door!
She Stepped in it Again
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
3500 |
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Subject # 2
"Social Issues"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject
titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Customers with Attitude
The
Cancer won't Die
Alzheimer's: I
Need You to Remember Me
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max: 3000 |
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Subject # 3
"Sick & Twisted"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
The Man Who Stole Her Mind
At the Bottom of the Pool
She Found it in the Recycle Bin
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Subject #4
"Destination: History"
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"Aurore!
The Mystery of the Martyred Child"
http://www.canadianmysteries.ca/sites/gagnon/indexen.html
After
watching the short
introduction on the above link (be sure
to watch it right to the end), you will
automatically be brought to a page that
gives more facts and clues about this
story.
Your assignment:
Aurore died
on February 12, 1920 under horrid
circumstances which are outlined at the
above link. Her father and step-mother
were sent to jail for her murder.
You have
just purchased the property where it all
happened. While digging a post-hole for
new fencing, you discover and old tin
box which contains letters written to
Aurore by her mother . . .
NOTE: When your story is
finished, please give credit to the
people at the above link. Please DO
NOT copy and paste any parts of your
story from this website. Unless you are
quoting from a newspaper article found
within the site - use your own words!
Genre:
Historical Fiction
Word Count Max:
5000
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Wyn
Lit 2four #55
Theme Subject
"Alone, Beneath the Bridge"
Brett sat on the broken cement outcrop beneath the bridge. He
watched the rain as it, curtain-like, poured off the sides of the
bridge. He'd seen this before, he thought. And then, finally, he
remembered . . .
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
3500
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The
2four Challenge:
Write a story
using without using the word 'a'.
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Wyn
Lit 2four
#55
October 15, 2011
»- 5 subjects plus a challenge
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J
Happy Writing!
J |
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The
Word List:
You
must
use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown:
halitosis ~
synergy
flagellation ~
Alexander
~ God
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
sunfall
-------
Need some creative
words to finish that story?
visit:
Wynterblue's
Free
Words
or:
for more free words:
wiktionary |
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Let the
actions and words of your characters
tell the story without
interference from the author.
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Subject # 1
"Tricky Humour"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject
titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Stinky Lets Loose
Up-Side-Right
When the Carosel Stopped
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
3500 |
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Subject # 2
"Social Issues"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject
titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
"Ma'am, you're blind!"
No Shoes, No Shirt, No . . .
Racist Pig
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max: 3000 |
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Subject # 3
"Sick & Twisted"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
T'was
the eve after Gnikoms
The Radiator
. . . and then he died.
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Subject #4
"Destination: History"
-
"Tom
Thomson"
http://www.canadianmysteries.ca/sites/thomson/indexen.html
After
watching the short
introduction on the above link (be sure
to watch it right to the end), you will
automatically be brought to a page that
gives more facts and clues about Tom
Thomson.
Your assignment:
Your
favourite past-time is wandering around
at Value Village. The prices are right
and the selection is vast. You come
across a wonderful old painting that
would look great on your living room
wall - and best of all, it's only $2.99.
You decide you absolutely must have it.
When bring
it home, you remove the old frame, the
backing from the old painting peels away
and an old, yellowed envelope falls to
the floor. . .
NOTE: When your story is
finished, please give credit to the
people at the above link. Please DO
NOT copy and paste any parts of your
story from this website. Unless you are
quoting from a newspaper article found
within the site - use your own words!
Genre:
Historical Fiction
Word Count Max:
5000
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Wyn
Lit 2four #55
Theme Subject
"The Vast Universe"
Diamond was only 5 years old when her mother told her about how
things began. Even at that tender age, Diamond knew better . . .
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
3500
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The
2four Challenge:
Write a story
using dialogue only.
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Wyn
Lit 2four
#54
September 17, 2011
»- 5 subjects plus a challenge
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J
Happy Writing!
J |
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The
Word List:
You
must
use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown:
lace ~
purple
~
sleeping ~
grapes
~ friendship
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
parrywiper
-------
Need some creative
words to finish that story?
visit:
Wynterblue's
Free
Words
or:
for more free words:
wiktionary |
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Let the
actions and words of your characters
tell the story without
interference from the author.
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Subject # 1
"Tricky Humour"
Choose to write your story
using any of the following 3 pictures for inspiration.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
(Red Sunflower © W W Walton)
(credit for this picture belongs to
someone - but we're not sure who)
(Shroom © Melissa Alliston
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
3500 |
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Subject # 2
"Social Issues"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject
titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
He's Dying
The
Pervert Next Door
She Needs to Lose Weight
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max: 3000 |
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Subject # 3
"Sick & Twisted"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Poison
Grows in His Garden
But, we were so sure...
Our Blood
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Subject #4
"Destination: History"
-
"Jerome"
http://www.canadianmysteries.ca/sites/jerome/indexen.html
After
watching the intriguing and short
introduction on the above link (be sure
to watch it right to the end), you will
automatically be brought to a page that
gives more facts and clues about this
mysterious man.
Your assignment, should you choose to
accept it:
For the last
few months of his life, Jerome is living
with you and you are paid to care for
him. You are a relative that holds a
clue to Jerome's identity - but you
refuse to go public with it for the same
reason that Jerome also stays quiet. . .
NOTE: When your story is
finished, please give credit to the
people at the above link. Please DO
NOT copy and paste any parts of your
story from this website. Unless you are
quoting from a newspaper article found
within the site - use your own words!
Genre:
Historical Fiction
Word Count Max:
5000
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Wyn
Lit 2four #53
Theme Subject
"Only Little Pigs Fly"
The search was on: Brenda was nowhere to be found . . .
NOTE:
Write this short story as a series of daily newspaper articles
spanning two weeks.
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
3500
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The
2four Challenge:
Write a story
using dialogue only.
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Wyn
Lit 2four
#53
August 27, 2011
»- 5 subjects plus a challenge
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J
Happy Writing!
J |
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The
Word List:
You
must
use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown:
demographics ~ pimple
~
fences ~
government
~ metro
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
stigmaforce
-------
Need some creative
words to finish that story?
visit:
Wynterblue's
Free
Words
or:
for more free words:
wiktionary |
|
Let the
actions and words of your characters
tell the story without
interference from the author.
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Subject # 1
"Tricky"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Got ya!
When the Crow Screams
Deadline
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
3500 |
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Subject # 2
"Social Issues"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
His
Backyard
Under Their Sink
The Hole
in the Closet Wall
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max: 3000 |
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Subject # 3
"Sick & Twisted"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Eat the Fly
Painted Heads
On Red Paper
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Subject #4
"Destination: History"
-
The Frederick House Massacre
jp'
Your assignment, should you choose to
accept it:
Genre:
Historical Fiction
Word Count Max:
5000
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Wyn
Lit 2four #53
Theme Subject
"When the Tide Retreats"
Alex was only seven years old the day he walked along the beach
searching for seashells; but what he found was something much
different.
Today, Alex is 92 and on his deathbed. He called his 16 year old
grandchild to his side and said: "When I'm gone, and it won't be
long, son... When I'm gone, I want you to go up into the attic and
find the old trunk with a scrap of paper hidden beneath it. You'll
know what to do..."
Genre: Fiction
- Youth
Word Count Max:
3500
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The
2four Challenge:
Write a story
without using the word "and".
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Wyn
Lit 2four
#52
July 23, 2011
»- 5 subjects plus a challenge
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J
Happy Writing!
J |
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The
Word List:
You
must
use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown:
vorticity ~
lederhosen
(leather pants, German)
~
onomatopoeia ~
bologna
~ intestines
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
hopperwish
-------
Need some creative
words to finish that story?
visit:
Wynterblue's
Free
Words
or:
for more free words:
wiktionary |
|
Let the
actions and words of your characters
tell the story without
interference from the author.
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Subject # 1
"Tricky"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Who are you?
What do you want?
Get out of here!
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
3500 |
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Subject # 2
"Social Issues"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Sustenance
One
Nation or the Other
Tolerate
What?
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max: 3000 |
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Subject # 3
"Sick & Twisted"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Behead the Socratic
Defy the Hour
End of the Meal
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Subject #4
"Destination: History"
Genre:
Historical Fiction
Word Count Max:
5000
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Wyn
Lit 2four #52
Theme Subject
"Teddy Jr. Lives!"
Teddy the Toad Jr. lives peacefully in a toad house built by
young Hunter. It was built with a clay flower pot turned on its side
- tipped slightly to keep the water out - and with bits of moss and
bark to keep Jr. cool.
Little Jr. does his job well - with only one problem: In the
process of performing his bug-guard duties, he ended up with a small
blister on one of his toes and because of it, he developed somewhat
of a permanent limp-hop. Gustav, the grand daddy of all arrogant
Longlegs promptly notified the garden community about the crippled
toad and challenged Jr. to a bug catching competition. Gustav was
only permitted to use his web and Jr. was only permitted to use his
hop. The competition was to be held at dawn in two days. . .
Remember: just because this will be written for youth does not
mean that it should be written with "baby talk" or "talking down" to
the reader. Keep it simple. Less is more, as they say. Let your
words paint the pictures that will ultimately belong with your
story.
NOTE:
Perhaps some
of you remember the devastating event last year when our beloved Jim
accidentally ran over (murdered) and squished (flattened beyond
recognition) Teddy the Toad. Teddy lived in the garden until the
so-called accident but, it appears that one of his offspring has
filled the vacancy left behind after Teddy's untimely demise. . .
Many beautiful stories, including the follow-up trial and conviction
of Teddy's murderer, were written by you - it will be wonderful to
see what you'll write about his offspring. . .
Genre: Fiction
- Youth
Word Count Max:
3500
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The
2four Challenge:
Write a 100 (or
more) line acrostic poem.
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Wyn
Lit 24
#51
June 11, 2011
»- 5 subjects plus a challenge
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J
Happy Writing!
J |
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The
Word List:
You
must
use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown:
eidolon
~ borrow ~ assumption
dues
~ condign
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
pychohaste
-------
Need some creative
words to finish that story?
visit:
Wynterblue's
Free
Words
or:
for more free words:
wiktionary |
|
Let the
actions and words of your characters
tell the story without
interference from the author.
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Subject # 1
"Tricky"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
What's that smell?
"Here, fix it with this. . ."
Dandelion Fiasco
Main Character:
Dave
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
3500 |
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Subject # 2
"Social Issues"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Why Women Laugh
Making Love in a Canoe
"The creeps are on the couch . . ."
Main Character:
Bernie
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max: 3000 |
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Subject # 3
"Sick & Twisted"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Rebirth of Rose
Rocky Highway
The Cat Lady's Neighbour
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Subject #4
"Destination: History"
-
The following excerpt has been taken
from Wikipedia:
Iroquois Falls
is a small town in Northern Ontario,
Canada, with a population of 4,729
(Canada 2006 Census).
The town
centre lies just off of Hwy 11 on the
banks the Abitibi River, west of Lake
Abitibi. Timmins, one of the largest
cities in northern Ontario is
approximately 50 kilometers (31 mi) to
the west. The following communities are
also within the municipal boundaries:
Monteith, Nellie Lake, and
Porquis Junction.
The
Monteith Correctional Complex
still exists in Monteith to this day.
The prison facility uses farming, animal
husbandry and many other venues to
assist in rehabilitating the prisoners.
The following
has been taken from word of mouth
legend as well as from those who
were there or whose parents had been
there and related the stories to them.
Either way, the fact remains that the
Monteith
Correctional Complex has a vivid and
colourful history - much of which is
sworn to be the truth.
The
Monteith Correctional Complex was also used
to house Japanese prisoners of war (fact).
These prisoners used their creative abilities to
build beautiful furniture and create stunning
art (fact). The prisoners were used to
assist in road and railway development as well
as in the growth of the facility itself (fact).
They were responsible for all aspects of rearing
their own beef, poultry and even vegetables
during the short growing seasons (fact).
Many POW's
died in Monteith during those years -
most of natural causes and some at the
hands of violence. Yet, through their
struggles, they clung to their culture
and their skills, their hopes, dreams
and loves - and their mysteries . . .
Based on an interview with Jacob:
Jacob was
serving his time in the early 1960's. He
was a 20 year old alcoholic, looking for
a place to dry up along with some free
rental space for the duration.
During
his time there, the old barn at the
prison was due to be torn down and
Jacob's job was to assist in taking off
the barnboards from the hayloft floor.
In the process of pulling off a board,
he found 7 small, flat stones with
Japanese calligraphy.
In his
own words in March 2001:
"I pulled
at one and it just broke off. A tinder
box, that damn barn. Good thing they
tore it down. When it came off I found
them, all seven of them. I got them
translated by a pretty young thing down
in Toronto when I got out . They're only
seven letters from the alphabet: A,
S, T, H, M, Y, J. I don't have a
clue what they mean."
Jacob
died from illness caused by prolonged
alcohol abuse in October 2001. It is
said that he skipped the 7 stones into
the
Abitibi River. He said that was
where they belonged.
Your assignment, should you choose to
accept it, consists of two choices:
- Tell
us about the POW that wrote the 7
letters, what they mean and why he
hid them in the hayloft.
- Tell
us about Jacob and the role the 7
letters played in his life.
Genre:
Historical Fiction
Word Count Max:
5000
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Subject
#5
"Augusta's Suitcase"
Augusta now lives in
an old age home. Every morning she packs her small suit case and
puts on the same bright yellow blouse and dark grey skirt. She eats
the same breakfast. After breakfast, she goes back to her room and
picks up her suitcase letting everyone know that she is off to see
her handsome young fiancé in England. By suppertime, she unpacks her
suitcase, changes her clothes and talks about her 6 month visit to
France - as if she had just returned from there. The next morning,
the routine starts all over again . . .
Tell us about Augusta as she
goes through her day. Interject this story with bits of reality by
bringing in one of the staff at the nursing home.
Genre: Fiction
-
Word Count Max:
2500
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The
2four Challenge:
Write a story containing
90% dialogue
without using the word and.
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Wyn Lit 24
#50
May 14, 2011
»- 5 subjects plus a challenge
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J
Happy Writing!
J |
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The
Word List:
You
must
use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown:
lesson
~ flyers ~ weed
gloves
~ nasty
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
mudrock
-------
Need some creative
words to finish that story?
visit:
Wynterblue's
Free
Words
or:
for more free words:
wiktionary |
|
Let the
actions and words of your characters
tell the story without
interference from the author.
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Subject # 1
"The Race"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Guardian of the Path
The Tightrope
A Simple Oath
Main Character:
Fern
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
3500 |
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Subject # 2
"Social Issues"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Shattered and Beaten
Charity Failed
When it Happens to Boys
Main Character:
Alicia
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max: 3000 |
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Subject # 3
"The Family Pet"
Choose to write your story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Cleaning the Litter Box
Good Dog, Bad Master
My First Pet
Main Character:
(your choice of name & gender)
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Subject #4
"Destination: History"
-
The following excerpt has been taken
from Wikipedia:
The Cypress Hills Massacre occurred
on June 1, 1873, in the Cypress Hills region
of Battle Creek, North-West Territories (now
in Saskatchewan), involving a group of
American wolf hunters or 'wolfers', American
and Canadian whiskey traders, Métis cargo
haulers or 'freighters', and a camp of
Nakoda (or Assiniboine) people.
A large number of horses had been stolen
from the wolfers just across the Montana
Territory border. Angry over their loss,
the wolfers attempted to track the horse
thieves into Canada, but soon lost their
trail. Instead, the wolfers arrived in
the Battle Creek valley where the
trading posts operated by Abel Farwell
and Moses Solomon were located, opposite
a camp of some 200 to 300 Nakota people.
Tensions were already somewhat elevated,
alcohol had been flowing freely on all
sides, and a misunderstanding over a
missing horse led to a mixed group of
wolfers, whiskey traders, and Métis
freighters opening fire on the Nakota
camp, resulting in 23 confirmed Nakota
deaths and the death of one wolfer, Ed
LeGrace. Both trading posts were
subsequently abandoned and burned. All
of the "wolfers" were arrested and
tried, but none were ever convicted.
Part of the site of the Cypress Hills
massacre has been preserved at Fort
Walsh National Historic Site, along with
reconstructions of Farwell's and
Solomon's trading posts.
You are a witness to
the massacre and the events which led up to it; you know the
truth about what happened and you have written the facts
into your journal . . .
Genre: Historical Fiction
- written in the first person
Word Count Max:
2000
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Subject
#5
"Pan Fried"
Yes, Rachel could fry
chicken. She could fry just about anything and make it taste good.
But then Tiffany walked into their lives and Rachel decided to give
her a cooking lesson she would never forget . . .
Genre: Fiction
- psychological thriller
Word Count Max:
1500
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The
2four Challenge:
Write a story containing
90% dialogue
without using the word said.
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Wyn Lit 24
#49
April 30, 2011
Each new season of Wyn Lit 2four's
brings with it new ideas:
most of which come from you, our beautiful contestants ~
Welcome to Season
5
»- 5 subjects plus a challenge
-«
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J
Happy Writing!
J |
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The
Word List:
You
must
use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown:
entwined
~ nefarious ~ conundrum
gluttony
~
palatal
~
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
fib-hung
-------
Need some creative
words to finish that story?
visit:
Wynterblue's
Free
Words
or:
for more free words:
wiktionary |
|
Let the
actions and words of your characters
tell the story without
interference from the author!
J Happy Writing! J |
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Subject # 1
"The Farm"
Choose to write your story about
the farm from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Owner of Land
Fertile Soil
Cluster of Seeds
Main Character:
Tyron
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
3500 |
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Subject # 2
"Horror"
Choose to write your horror
story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
Weaving Alice
Beginner's Swamp
Inside My Bathroom Wall
Main Character:
Amos
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max: 3000 |
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Subject # 3
"Fishing Diary"
Choose to write your fishing
story from any of the following 3 subject titles.
These subject titles are open to your unique interpretation
- be creative!
When the Bass Bite
The Snapping Turtle
The Bear
Main Character:
Christina
Genre: Fiction
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Subject #4
"Lighting the Beacon"
The year is 1829 and
there were only minutes left for Mickey to climb the stairs to light
the 100 candles that stood before the rotating mirrors. The ships in
the harbour depended on his Lighthouse . . .
Genre: Fiction
- written in the first person
Word Count Max:
2000
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Subject
#5
"Mary Loved Him"
Mary set the steaming
cup of coffee before him that morning and smiled as she whispered
loving words - - today
was the first time she realized his chair was empty. . .
Genre: Fiction
- psychological thriller
Word Count Max:
1500
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The
2four Challenge:
Write a
story
without using any words that begin with the letter "S".
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Wyn Lit 24
#48
March
26, 2011
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The Word List:
You
must
use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown:
dichotomy ~ condone ~ ticker
favourite ~ smell
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not
have to be used within your story:
dicotom
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Subject #1
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation - be creative!
Subject:
"Together"
Main Character:
Carolyn
Genre:
Fiction - cliff-hanger
Word Count Max:
3000 |
Subject #2
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation - be creative!
Subject:
"Grandma"
Main Character:
Bobby
Genre:
Fiction - tear jerker
Word Count Max:
2000 |
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Subject #3
Subject:
"Down Home"
Rick wasn't going to take it anymore; it was time to set his plan in
motion. He finished building the large wooden box - - then picked up
the shovel and walked toward her . . .
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max:
3500 |
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The 2four Challenge
In celebration of our 48th 2four
and the end of our 4th season
you have two choices:
1 . . .
You may combine subjects 1, 2 and 3 to make one complete story.
Your story must contain all three main characters and
your story line must contain reference to all three subject titles.
Word Count Max:
5000
2 . . .
You may choose from any of the previous subjects that were used
during Season 4.
Please let us know which subject and which 2four # you chose
when submitting your short story.
Word Count Max:
as indicated in
the subject
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Subject #4
The following subject is in celebration of our
4th year of monthly 24's.
The
nugget was found at the gates of the abandoned cemetery. It was a
difficult thing to know what to do next . . .
NOTE:
You may also use your character in any of the above subjects. If you
choose to do this, please put the following words under the title of
your story when you send it in to us: "#4 character based on
Subject #___" If you use your character in another subject, the
maximum word count of Subject #4 applies! For more information about
this subject, please click
HERE
and then scroll to the bottom of the page.
Word Count
Max per Subject #4 story:
2500 ---
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Wyn Lit 24
#47
February 19, 2011
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The Word List:
You
must
use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown:
salivate
~ field ~ white
abyss ~ carnation
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not
have to be used within your story:
sunrain
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characters
tell the story without interference from the author!
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Writing! J |
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Subject #1
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation - be creative!
Subject:
"The Fishing Hole"
Main Character:
Brody
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max:
3000 |
Subject #2
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation - be creative!
Subject:
"Forever and the Night"
Main Character:
Kathryn
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max:
2000 |
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Subject #3
Subject:
"The Earring"
Goodie wore the earring in secret because she new the hunt was was
on. She knew they were looking for witches and that they had already
planted the poles - placed the large piles of wood around their
bases. She heard the chants in the churchyard and sensed the
people's fear. But the earring wasn't a witch's tool, it was only a
decoration that made her smile.....
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max:
2500 |
The Challenge
Subject:
"1--2--3"
Can you combine subjects 1, 2 and 3
to make one complete story?
NOTE:
Your story must contain all three main characters and
your story line must contain reference to all three subject titles.
Have fun!
Genre:
Fiction - erotica
Word Count Max:
5000 |
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Subject #4
The following subject is in celebration of our
4th year of monthly 24's.
When
the voice shouted, the people listened. They bowed their heads and
listened to every sound it made. The people cringed in fear, but
little Thomas knew what to do . . .
NOTE:
You may also use your character in any of the above subjects. If you
choose to do this, please put the following words under the title of
your story when you send it in to us: "#4 character based on
Subject #___" If you use your character in another subject, the
maximum word count of Subject #4 applies! For more information about
this subject, please click
HERE
and then scroll to the bottom of the page.
Word Count
Max per Subject #4 story:
2500 ---
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J
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J
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Wyn Lit 24
#46
January 22, 2011
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J
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The Word List:
You
must
use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown:
welkin
~ seasons ~ crimson
cauldron ~
fire
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not
have to be used within your story:
frostling
-------
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finish that story?
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characters
tell the story without interference from the author!
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Subject #1
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation - be creative!
Subject:
"To
Dance the Truth"
Main Character:
Rodyn
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max:
3000 |
Subject #2
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation - be creative!
Subject:
"A Promise Made"
Main Character:
Dennis
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max:
2000 |
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Subject #3
Subject:
"The
Sphere"
Lissa slipped to the bottom of the gorge, landing awkward and
confused on the mossy outcrop that offered no reply when she
whispered: . . .
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max:
2500 |
The Challenge
Subject:
"1--2--3"
Can you combine subjects 1, 2 and 3
to make one complete story?
NOTE:
Your story must contain all three main characters and
your story line must contain reference to all three subject titles.
Have fun!
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max:
5000 |
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Subject #4
The following subject is in celebration of our
4th year of monthly 24's.
And
then the spirit spoke again:
"It will rain when
I say it rains and it will shine when I say . . ."
NOTE:
You may also use your character in any of the above subjects. If you
choose to do this, please put the following words under the title of
your story when you send it in to us: "#4 character based on
Subject #___" If you use your character in another subject, the
maximum word count of Subject #4 applies! For more information about
this subject, please click
HERE
and then scroll to the bottom of the page.
Word Count
Max per Subject #4 story:
2500 ---
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J
Happy Writing!
J
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Wyn Lit 24 #45
! ~ celebrating our 4th
year of 2four's~ !
January 8 2011
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J
Subjects: |
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The
Word List:
You
must
use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown:
squalor
~ squint
~ commotion
coffin
~ turbidity
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
squillbint
-------
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Let the
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tell the story without
interference from the author!
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Subject #1
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "The
River Boat"
Main Character:
Abel
Genre: Fiction -
historical
Word Count Max:
3000 |
Subject #2
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "Blacktop"
Main Character:
Archie
Genre:
Fiction
- general
Word Count Max: 1500 |
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Subject #3
Subject:
"Winning Ticket"
Karin finally won the big one. Her
winning ticket is in her purse but she left her purse on the bus . .
.
Genre: Fiction -
humour
Word Count Max:
2500 |
New Year
Challenge
Subject: "1--2--3"
Can you combine subjects 1, 2 and 3
to make one complete story?
NOTE:
Your story must contain all three main characters and
your story line must contain reference to all three subject titles.
Have fun!
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max: 5000 |
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Subject #4
The following subject is in celebration of our
4th year of monthly 24's.
The
voice of the spirit was clear and precise but the words began with a
whisper: "Tell them I am here. . ."
NOTE:
You may also use your character in any of the above subjects. If you
choose to do this, please put the following words under the title of
your story when you send it in to us: "#4
character based on Subject #___" If you use your character in
another subject, the maximum word count of Subject #4 applies! For
more information about this subject, please click
HERE
and then scroll to the bottom of the page.
Word Count
Max per Subject #4 story:
2500 ---
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J
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Wyn Lit 24 #44
! ~ celebrating
our 4th year of 2four's~ !
November 2010
J
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J
Subjects: |
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The
Word List:
You
must
use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown:
plebeian
~ disabuse
~ sextant
~ largess
~ inestimable
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
flotsamonel
-------
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Let the
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tell the story without
interference from the author!
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Wyn Lit 24 #44
Subject #1
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "Aggrandisement"
Main Character:
Skye
Genre: Fiction - general
Word Count Max:
2500 |
Wyn Lit 24 #44
Subject #2
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "It's My Buttonhole"
Main Character: Katie
Genre:
Fiction
-
humour
Word Count Max:
1500 |
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Wyn Lit 24 #44
Subject #3
Subject: "Avowed Payback"
When Douglas left the convenience store, he swore they would pay . .
.
Genre:
Fiction - cliff hanger
Word Count Max:
5000 |
Wyn Lit 24 #44
November
Super Rhyme
Challenge:
Subject:
"Tree"
The tree bowed
down his mighty branches
and spoke aloud to me.
He said, "You would not believe
the things that I can see."
NOTE:
Add a minimum of 20 stanzas to the above for a total of 21 or
more 4-line stanzas. The above stanza may be placed anywhere
within your poem - it does not have to be the opening stanza. The
2nd
and 4th
lines must rhyme in all the stanzas.
But wait!
- - - - - There's a twist - of course:
Do not use the
same rhyming word twice. Example: the words 'me'
and 'see'
- used in the above stanza - cannot be used as one of the rhyming
words again in either the 2nd or 4th lines for the remainder of the
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Wyn Lit 24 #44
Subject #4
The following subject is in celebration of our
4th year of monthly 24's.
The
sound became louder and then stopped. People came out of their
houses, walking about on the street in awe . . .
NOTE:
You may also use your character in any of the above subjects. If you
choose to do this, please put the following words under the title of
your story when you send it in to us: "#4
character based on Subject #___" If you use your character in
another subject, the maximum word count of Subject #4 applies! For
more information about this subject, please click
HERE
Word Count
Max per Subject #4 story: 2500 ---
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Wyn Lit 24 #43
! ~ celebrating
our 4th year of 2four's~ !
October 2010
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J
Subjects: |
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The
Word List:
You
must
use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown:
waxy
~ burlap
~ wooden
~ grassy
~ burnt
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
nekkerchiff
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Wyn Lit 24 #43
October
Challenge:
Rebecca Sea Brown was her name but everyone called her Sea.
Conceived on the sandy beach behind the motel room, she grew up
loving the ocean and all that was in it. Now, at the age of 57, Sea
stood on the same beach, a small, worn, paper cup in her hand . . .
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max:
4000 |
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Let the
actions and words of your characters tell the story
without
interference from the author!
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Wyn Lit 24 #43
Subject #1
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "The Wicker Lazer"
Main Character:
Suzanne
Genre: Fiction - general
Word Count Max:
1500 |
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Wyn Lit 24 #43
Subject #2
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "First Snow"
Main Character:
Jackson
Genre:
Fiction
- children
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Wyn Lit 24 #43
Subject #3
Subject: "Somewhat
Innocent - a Play"
Henry is being accused of slander and conduct unbecoming a friend.
Write a play with only
5 speaking characters: Henry, two witnesses, the accuser, and of
course, the judge.
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max:
5000 |
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Let the
actions and words of your characters tell the story
without
interference from the author!
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Wyn Lit 24 #43
Subject #4
The following subject is in celebration of our
4th year of monthly 24's.
The
sound became louder and then stopped. People came out of their
houses, walking about on the street in awe . . .
NOTE:
You may also use your character in any of the above subjects. If you
choose to do this, please put the following words under the title of
your story when you send it in to us: "#4
character based on Subject #___" If you use your character in
another subject, the maximum word count of Subject #4 applies! For
more information about this subject, please click
HERE
Word Count
Max per Subject #4 story: 2500 ---
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Wyn Lit 24 #42
! ~ celebrating
our 4th year of 2four's~ !
September 2010
J
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J
Subjects: |
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The
Word List:
You must use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown.
acorn
~ whirlpool
~ trail
~ garden
~ boulder
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
licklazy
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September
Challenge:
(loosely based on fact)
It was day one of the elopement and when Jim and Mags worked their
way down the Niagara escarpment, Dottie was let loose to stretch her
legs and run a bit. When she began to bark uncontrollably, they went
over to check it out. Little did they know what they would find.
There, hanging out of Dottie's mouth was . . .
Sensible Jim wanted to
call the police, but Mags wanted to keep it and bring it back home
as a souvenir. Before either of them could do anything, Dottie ran
off, taking it with her.
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Let the
actions and words of your characters tell the story
without
interference from the author!
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Subject #1
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "The Hawkwind Retirement Resort"
Main Character:
Jason
Genre: Fiction - general
Word Count Max:
1500 |
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Subject #2
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "Dissention in the Ranks"
Main Character:
Carol
Genre:
Fiction
- general
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Subject #3
Subject: "The Bible Belt"
They hired all the right lawyers and paid their money and now, at
last, the tiny village down by Niagara Falls was officially renamed:
"Valley of the Mother of God". All was well until Foxy's Bar and
Grill opened. Foxy used to live in Damien's Korners, but felt a need
for a change of scenery. . .
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max:
5000 |
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Subject #4
The following subject is in celebration of our
4th year of monthly 24's.
Jethro
was only a tourist. He didn't intend to outstay his welcome. . .
NOTE:
You may also use your character in any of the above subjects. If you
choose to do this, please put the following words under the title of
your story when you send it in to us: "#4
character based on Subject #___" If you use your character in
another subject, the maximum word count of Subject #4 applies! for
more information about this subject, please click
HERE
Word Count
Max per Subject #4 story: 2500 ---
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Wyn Lit 24 #41
! ~ celebrating
our 4th year of 2four's~ !
August 2010
J
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J
Subjects: |
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The
Word List:
You must use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown.
abide
~ receipts
~ dahlia
~ corn silk
~ golden
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
sublimb
---
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Serious August Challenge #1:
The following short-short is written in the
third person. Write about what was going through the mind of the
woman to explain why she behaved the way she did -
in the first person. Do not copy and
paste any part of the following story other than the dialogue. The
challenge is not in how well you can repeat what is said below, but
rather in how well you can write the "first person character voice"
of a victim of verbal abuse.
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max:
2500
Dust Mops
copyright©
reserved
Moaning and groaning wasn't
gonna' do it. There was more to life than stirring the daily soup
and scrubbing the toilet. But to all those who cared to see, it was,
unfortunately, all she was capable of doing - and that barely. Her
spirit was simply too light hearted, too forgiving, too easy to step
on, to take seriously.
But despite that, stirring the soup was nothing she could do well.
Scrubbing the toilet was something she abhorred. Wringing her hands
in frustration was about all she could handle at the moment as she
waited for the next explosion from hubby. And he would explode soon
enough.
She was lazy. That fact wasn't up for argument. She tried to be like
the other housewives but she also knew it was a useless effort.
Something she didn't care to discuss. But the effort was there when
the explosions came. Then, out of frustration she would rampage
throughout the house and clean every dust ball from its comfortable
corner.
Her light-hearted spirit took the explosion in stride. Forgiving,
she was. It slid over her head and down her back and rolled off to
the side somewhere without comment. She would not absorb it. She
would not inhale it's bitter fragrance. She would not let it show
that the explosion hurt. Instead, she would be forgiving and smile
and nod her head and not whisper a word in her own defense.
It wasn't always like this. The dust balls never used to grow that
big. The explosions used to come for other reasons. There was always
a reason to explode.
This time, it seemed different somehow. This time the words that
escaped from hubby's mouth were shocking. She had heard them before.
But this time she listened. This time they entered through her
nostrils and she inhaled them by mistake.
"You stupid, stupid whore. You are so stupid."
And his excuse was that it was her fault. She made him say it. If
she didn't make him say it then he wouldn't have said it, he
explained.
With the words still embedded deeply in her chest, she listened
again. She heard the excuse, inhaling it too it spilled from his
mouth.
"If it wasn't for you..."
Something happened that day. Something happened that didn't make
sense. She exhaled the vapor. She exploded and the words fell from
her lips: "I am not responsible for the things that come out of your
mouth."
She sat back and waited for his reply. He tried over and over -
again and again - to find the words to deny her remark. It was
useless; he could find no words.
"I am not responsible for the things that come out of your mouth,"
she repeated.
Silence. The explosion had ended.
She left him sitting there and went to get the dust mop.
Not-So-Serious August Challenge #2:
Write a series of replies to
the following letter written by Dr. Ted's friend and colleague, Dr.
John Bunekheimer, regarding a patient that requires psychotherapy
about a foot phobia. The following letter may be used in any way
that suits the flow of your series of letters. Have fun with this
one!
Genre:
Fiction - humour
Word Count Max:
2500
Dear Ted,
It is very unprofessional of me to comment this way, but I almost
busted a gut over this one! Why are you so lucky to get all the good
ones? Hmm? I have worked my ass off for many years in the hopes of
getting a few fucked up basket cases and I can't get get a single
one. And what do you get? You get "THE
CASE OF THE CENTURY:
Mr. X's Foot
Phobia". I'm jealous.
My families are doing well. I have moved my 'Betty' family over to
the west coast due to a close call recently with my 'Gertrude'
family. Seems the kids met! Almost gave you a call over that one...
Turns out I became so nervous about it that I couldn't sleep or even
make love to Abigail. By the way, I should be making another
appointment soon with you regarding Abigail. She would like to start
a family and I would like to have your thoughts on that.
I realize that this may not have anything to do with Mr. X, but I
was wondering if it would be possible to meet the doctor that
subscribed the 'miracle foot powder'? I have developed a twitch in
my left foot and it has caused me to become rather self conscious.
At times, it causes me to break out in a cold sweat. Thank you.
Well I'm off. Going golfing with Winnifred this afternoon.
Take care, and love to your mommy.
Dr. John Bunekheimer MD, Ph.D, MBA, NHL, LLBO, CRTC, WWF, CNN,
Psychologist |
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actions and words of your characters tell the story
without
interference from the author!
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Subject #1
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "The Gluteus Medius"
Main Character:
Donald
Genre: Fiction - general
Word Count Max:
1500 |
Subject #2
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "The Mating Call"
Main Character:
Reba
Genre:
Fiction
- general
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Subject #3
Subject: "The Carpenter"
It was a plain piece
of wood. Its fibres streaked down the sides of it in haphazard lines
that led nowhere....streaks of simple years, left embedded within
its existence.
It told no story. It explained no lies. It simply had grown from the
earth. Having spread its roots outward, it somehow remained inside
of itself, pulling all things towards its heart.
It had no name. There was no need for such things. Others had given it
titles and it accepted them without fuss.
The carpenter caressed the piece of wood with gnarled hands that ached.
The wood comforted the carpenters hands, allowing itself to be
formed. It took shape slowly, giving in to the roughness of the sand
paper and the tools that rounded its edges.
And still the streaks showed through. Gracefully it laid upon the bench.
It did not complain when the nails were driven into it. It did not
make funny faces, when the glue was smeared onto it. It allowed
itself to become a built thing.
And the carpenter worked. He spent days dreaming of what this thing
would become. He had grown to love this piece of wood. He had grown
to love its streaks. It had caused him to smile. And he chose it
above all others to lay on the top of the thing, where eyes could
behold its beauty.
When the carpenter was finished, the piece of wood shone with honey
gold. Its streaks formed lines that dripped off the edges and fell
into the air with ease.
He stood back and observed this thing he had built. He spoke to it: "You
are beautiful," he whispered.
And in silence, the piece of wood answered humbly: "I used to have green
wings that reached out for you, and you found me."
But the carpenter did not hear the words. Instead, he sighed, and
reached out for another simple piece of wood. It was rough, with
splintered edges. It told no story. It explained no lies. It caused
the carpenter to dream again - it caused the carpenter to smile. . .
NOTE:
Can you build a monologue (in the first person) for the carpenter,
that tells us what he was thinking and feeling as he was working
with this piece of wood? According to the above, he obviously works
quietly . . . and alone. Remember that creativity comes from
somewhere deep within us - something that we, as creative writers,
truly understand - or do we indeed?
Let the
actions and words of your characters tell the story
without
interference from the author!
Genre:
Fiction
Word Count Max:
5000 |
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Subject #4
The following subject is in celebration of our
4th year of monthly 24's.
A
bear was rummaging through the garbage can and ran off with the one
thing that wasn't supposed to be thrown away. Your character must
retrieve the thing.
NOTE:
You may also use your character in any of the above subjects. If you
choose to do this, please put the following words under the title of
your story when you send it in to us: "#4
character based on Subject #___" If you use your character in
another subject, the maximum word count of Subject #4 applies! for
more information about this subject, please click
HERE
Word Count
Max per Subject #4 story: 2500 ---
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Wyn Lit 24 #40
! ~ celebrating
our 4th year of 24's~ !
JULY 2010
NOTE
Handle every stressful 24 subject like a
dog.
If you can't write it or play with it,
Just pee on it and walk away. . .
but don't give up - try a different one!
J
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J
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The
Word List:
You must use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown.
scoundrel
~ lament
~ message
~ cherish
~ underling
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
knowknot
---
Need some creative
words to finish that story?
visit:
Wynterblue's
Free
Words |
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Subject #1
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "She does it for
cash."
Main Character:
Brittany
Genre: Fiction - general
Word Count Max:
1500 |
Subject #2
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "The Dead Man in My
Car"
Main Character:
Bear
Genre:
Fiction
- general
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Subject #3
Subject: "Verne and
Thelma"
A rare occurrence was
celebrated in the tiny village of Ramore on July 17, 1987: Verne and
Thelma's 75th wedding anniversary.
Verne and Thelma spent
their entire married life in a two room shack which had sunk into
the ground. When it rained, the water leaked in under the door and
flooded the entire shack. Long poplar poles were braced against it
on two sides to keep it from falling over. The outhouse wasn't in
much better shape . . .
For their anniversary, the
village people gifted them with a shiny, new, two bedroom home, but
three months after their anniversary, Verne and Thelma moved back to
the old shack. Within six months, their bodies were discovered;
their arms were comfortably wrapped around each other and their
rubber boots were parked neatly at the foot of the bed in which they
had died.
NOTE:
This is a love
story, loosely based on fact. These two characters, although
presented as fictional, must be believable. Imagine what it would be
like to live with the same person for 75 years, and to still be in
love after all that time. Be sure to answer the question as to why
they moved back into their old home.
Let the
actions and words of your characters tell the story
without
interference from the author!
Genre:
Fiction - Tear Jerker
Word Count Max:
5000 |
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Subject #4
The following subject is in celebration of our
4th year of monthly 24's.
Your
character walked out into the back yard and discovered a very deep
hole about a foot wide. A loud and distinct ticking sound comes up
from the depths of the hole. . .
NOTE:
You may also use your character in any of the above subjects. If you
choose to do this, please put the following words under the title of
your story when you send it in to us: "#4
character based on Subject #___" If you use your character in
another subject, the maximum word count of Subject #4 applies! for
more information about this subject, please click
HERE
Word Count
Max per Subject #4 story: 2500 ---
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Wyn Lit 24 #39
! ~ celebrating
our 4th year of 24's~ !
JUNE 2010
NOTE:
Due to the content of
Subject #3,
you will have a total of 48
hours
to submit your stories!
(no matter which
subject you choose)
Subjects: |
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The
Word List:
You must use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown.
deathless
~ somatic
~ power
~ earth
~ thunder
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
rainspit
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Need some creative
words to finish that story?
visit:
Wynterblue's
Free
Words |
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Subject #1
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "Freak Parade"
Main Character:
Clark
Genre: Fiction - general
Word Count Max:
1500 |
Subject #2
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "I'll be wooding
'er by tonight!"
Main Character:
Jerome
Genre:
Fiction
- general
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Subject #3
Subject: "Leon's Cavern"
In 1920, Leon, a trapper,
found what everyone else is always, always trying to find. His
knife, boots and journal were discovered scattered at the
northern-most point of a small and insignificant lake.
Leon's journal and his
legend is all that remains now. Some say that his spirit still
haunts his journal which was found wrapped tightly in a
strange skin, tucked beneath a large boulder. No one has been able
to read it completely through to the end. Others say that his
spirit haunts his boots - no one has been able to hold them without
weeping. Still, others say that it's his knife that is haunted -
although it is extremely sharp to the touch, it won't cut through
warm butter.
The first entry in the
journal was dated: August 1, 1919. . .
NOTE: This short story is to be
written in journal fashion only.
Let the
actions and words of your characters tell the story without
interference from the author.
Genre:
Fiction - Historical
Word Count Max:
5000 |
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Subject #4
The following subject is in celebration of our
4th year of monthly 24's.
It's
finally beginning to rain. Your character falls asleep listening to
the tap-tap of the rain on the roof. He/she begins to dream . . .
NOTE:
You may also use your character in any of the above subjects. If you
choose to do this, please put the following words under the title of
your story when you send it in to us: "#4
character based on Subject #___" If you use your character in
another subject, the maximum word count of Subject #4 applies! for
more information about this subject, please click
HERE
Word Count
Max per Subject #4 story: 2500 ---
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Wyn Lit 24 #38
! ~ celebrating
our 4th year of 24's~ !
MAY 2010
Subjects: |
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The
Word List:
You must use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown.
purpose
~ leave
~ wanting
~ sand
~ peony
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
onusman |
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Subject #1
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "The Baby Cries"
Main Character:
Tootsie
Genre: Fiction - general
Word Count Max:
1500 |
Subject #2
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject: "Mountain Hash"
Main Character:
William
Genre:
Fiction
- general
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Subject #3
Subject: "Opening
Ceremony"
Lucien is a student with
learning difficulties. His grandmother always said he was a bit slow
in the head, but she encouraged his educational ambitions. When the
hazing began, Lucien was trapped within the cruellest and deadliest
joke of all . . .
NOTE: This subject is intended to
touch the very soul of the reader with empathy, anger, frustration
and in the end, even possible vindication. Make your reader fall in
love with Lucien. Please DO NOT preach a sermon ... Let the
actions and words of your characters tell the story without
interference from the author.
Genre: Fiction
-
general
Word Count Max:
5000 |
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Subject #4
The following subject is in celebration of our
4th year of monthly 24's.
Your
character sees a woman being attacked by three hoodlums through a
pair of binoculars.
NOTE:
You may also use your character in any of the above subjects. If you
choose to do this, please put the following words under the title of
your story when you send it in to us:
"#4
character based on Subject #___"
Word Count
Max per Subject #4 story: 2500
About subject #4:
! ~ Celebrating Year #4 ~ !
Updated May 2010
~ This subject is
geared toward character development over the course of one year.
About the main character:
~ The main character may
be either male or female, youth or adult; but no matter which
you choose, you must stay consistent for the duration.
~ This same character will be used
for every story for the remaining 24's of this season.
About the story line:
~ Each story must be
written in the first person only, no exceptions.
Every month, your main character will tell a different story
in his/her own voice.
~ There must be a common
thread in all the stories no matter what subject
matter you choose.
~ Every month your main character will be the focal point of a short
story based on the subject matter of your choice provided in
Subjects #1, 2, 3 or 4.
~ The main character must maintain
all the same physical characteristics you gave him/her in the
first story for the duration. In other words "he"
cannot become a "she" without an operation! Be sure to justify
your changes as your character develops and grows physically,
emotionally and spiritually.
~ Your character can certainly age
over the course of the year, but remember to justify the changes
with a word or two that make the changes believable.
~ At the end of the year you will have a
collection of 12 short stories based on the same character - in
other words, you will have a book that will tell various tales
based on your main character.
About the genre:
~ The genre that you
choose for the first story must stay consistent throughout the
course of the year (no matter which subjects you choose during
the year). If you are writing youth fiction, it must
stay that way. If you are writing horror fiction, religious,
historical, romance, etc, it must stay that way!
About the winning stories:
~
#1
~ Only stories based on your
main character and written and submitted DURING a 24 are eligible to
make the Wyn Lit 24 short list and inclusion in Confabulation 4 (spring 2011)
Stories written outside of
the 24's, (not written and submitted during a 24) as well
as stories written during a 24 are eligible for #2 as follows:
~
#2
~ In June of 2011, the best
collection of
short stories based on your main character will
receive a limited print contract from Wynterblue Publishing:
Eligible submissions for #2:
~
Your collection must contain
12 short stories all based on one of the subjects given
during the 24's in the course of the next year - a total of
45 subjects to choose from.
NOTE ~
You may start your collection
of stories at any time throughout the season as long as you
have 12 different stories based on subject matter provided
during the 24's.
~
Your collection must be based
on your main character.
~
Your collection must contain
a common thread that binds the stories together.
Common Thread to be used for 12
stories:
Choose one of the
following made-up words as your common thread to bind the
stories together during the course of the next 12 months. These
words may mean whatever you want them to mean - they can be the
name of a car, country, person, etc, and they can be used as an
adjective, verb or noun - the choice is yours:
hummingtree
candlewind
snowsnake
dratsab
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Wyn Lit 24 #
37
APRIL 2010
The Word List:
You must use all the words from the
word list
exactly as shown.
rebar ~ karma ~ apple ~ pit ~ pine
And,
just for fun, a made-up word
that means whatever you want it to mean
and does not have to be used within your
story:
hummingtree |
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Subject #1
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject:
"The
Struggle Goes On"
Main Character:
Gail
Genre:
Fiction - general
Word Count Max:
1500 |
Subject #2
This subject is open to your unique
interpretation
- be creative!
Subject:
"The
Entry Fee"
Main Character:
James
Genre:
Fiction - general
Word Count Max:
2500 |
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Subject #3
Subject:
"Late
Afternoon"
In the blink of an eye, Roberta was
nowhere to be found. . .
Genre:
Fiction
- general
Word Count Max:
5000 |
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Subject #4
! ~
Celebrating Year #4 ~ !
The following subject is in
celebration of our 4th year of monthly 24's.
Overview:
About subject #4:
~ This subject is geared toward character development
over the course of one year.
About the main character:
~
The
main character may be either male or female, youth or adult; but no
matter which you choose, you must stay consistent for the next 11
months after this 24.
~
This same
character will be used for every story for the next 11 months of
24's.
About the story line:
~
Each story must be written in the first person only,
no exceptions. Every month, your main character will tell a
different story in his/her own voice.
~
There will
be a common thread in all the stories no matter what
the subject matter you choose (beginning in May).
~
The first story must be based on the subject matter
provided below and must develop the main character's
characteristics. Remember, you still have 11 months to continue
developing this character.
~
Every
month hereafter, beginning in May, your main character will be the
focal point of a short story based on the subject matter of your
choice provided in Subjects #1, 2, 3 or 4.
~
The main
character must maintain all the same physical characteristics you
gave him/her in the first story for the duration. In
other words "he" cannot become a "she" without an operation! Be sure
to justify your changes as your character develops and grows
physically, emotionally and spiritually during the next 11 months.
~
Your
character can certainly age over the course of the year, but
remember to justify the changes with a word or two that make the
changes believable.
~
At the end of the year you will have a collection of 12 short
stories based on the same character - in other words, you will have
a book that will tell various tales based on your main character.
About the genre:
~
The
genre that you choose for the first story must stay consistent
throughout the course of the year (no matter which subjects you
choose during the year). If you are writing youth fiction, it must
stay that way. If you are writing horror fiction, religious,
historical, romance, etc, it must stay that way!
About the winning stories:
~
#1
~
Only stories based on your main character and written and
submitted DURING a 24 are eligible to make the Wyn Lit 24
short list and inclusion in Confabulation 4 (spring 2011)
Stories
written outside of the 24's, (not written and submitted
during a 24) as well as stories written during a 24 are eligible
for #2 as follows:
~
#2
~
In June of 2011, the best collection of short stories based
on your main character will receive a limited print contract
from Wynterblue Publishing:
Eligible submissions:
~
Your collection must contain 12 short stories all based on one of
the subjects given during the 24's in the course of the next year -
when all is said and done, you will have had 45 subjects to choose
from.
~
Your
collection must be based on your main character.
~
Your
collection must contain a common thread that binds the stories
together.
Subject Matter for Wyn Lit 24 #37:
Introduce your character through the following subject matter:
Your main character woke up to discover a huge, seemingly unmovable,
yellow quartz rock in the front yard. Through a small hole in the
rock, your character hears a voice that no one else can hear.
Introduction of the Common Thread to be used for 12 stories:
Choose one of the following made-up words as your common thread to
bind the stories together during the course of the next 12 months.
These words may mean whatever you want them to mean - they can be
the name of a car, country, person, etc, and they can be used as an
adjective, verb or noun - the choice is yours:
hummingtree
candlewind
snowsnake
dratsab
Genre:
your choice
Word Count Max per story:
2500 |
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