Writing Challenge

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The Writing Challenge 2024 WINNING ENTRIES THEME "We watched the wormhole close for the last time... and knew there would be no going back." WINNER "The Diary of Your Dead Lover" by Jovenan RUNNER UP "The Epilogue" by Evan Ross Writing Challenge Forum Archive Edit this nav The Writing Challenge is an annual competition that invites members to craft short stories based around a unique theme. Open to all active simmers, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your creativity, explore the Star Trek universe from fresh perspectives, and share your storytelling skills with the community. Entries are judged by a panel representing each vessel in the fleet, with winners and runners-up receiving recognition and having their stories archived for the enjoyment of all. Whether you're an experienced writer or new to creative writing, the Writing Challenge is an ideal way to connect, develop your craft, and celebrate the imaginative spirit of Star Trek. Rules & Guidelines Word Count: Minimum: 300 words Maximum: 3000 words Judging: One judge will be chosen from each ship to form the judging panel. Only entries from active simmers will be reviewed by the panel for winner selection. All members are welcome to submit stories for community enjoyment, even if not judged. Submission Format: Stories must be written in prose format (not sim-style). Submit either a solo story or collaborate with a buddy — but only one story per person. Post your story in the first post of a new thread in the Discord channel for your competition year. Add the tag for the year. Use the thread title format: [Primary Character Name(s) of author(s)]: "Your Story’s Interesting Title" Example: Tristan Wolf: "Five Ways to End Your Starfleet Career" Content Guidelines: Submissions are non-canon by default — you can incorporate them into your own backstory, but it’s not required. You may: Create original characters for the story. Use your own existing sim characters. You may not: Include or write for characters belonging to other players. Rank is flexible — write from any perspective (Ensign, Captain, civilian, Horta, etc.). Showcase Option: If you want to share a story without entering it into the challenge, add the tag [Showcase]. Showcase entries won't be judged but are welcomed for community reading. Writing Challenges by Year Year Round Theme Winner Runner‑Up 2024 Main "We watched the wormhole close for the last time... and knew there would be no going back." "The Diary of Your Dead Lover" by Jovenan "The Epilogue" by Evan Ross 2023 Main "If you've come to the end... you've only found another beginning." "Fifth Ring" by Flint Kadar "The Place Where All Sailors End" by Karrod Niac 2022 Main "The texture of their shirt... I'll never forget the way it felt in my hand that day." "Revelations Hitting Like That Time We Crashed In The Ocean" by Corliss Fortune "Fire Flower" by Ulasso 2021 May "Wind" "Insidious Whispers" by Wes Greaves "Cries on the Wind" by Loxley 2020 May "Echoes of the Past" "Lullaby" by Geoffrey Teller "Time to move on" by Pholin Duyzer 2014 November‑December "Love & Betrayal" "Ties that Bind" "Chocolate" by Maxwell Traenor 2014 September‑October "Run Shivers Down My Spine" "Heritage of the Lost" by Nathaniel Wilmer "The Last Night on Lookout" by Leland Bishop "The Touch of the Sleeper" by Della Vetri 2014 July‑August "Fashion" "Fatal Mistake" by Jalana Laxyn "Dress Greens" by Irina Pavlova 2014 May‑June "Do what is right, not what is easy" "The Wind Knows a Song for the Ages" by Ren Rennyn "Orders and Consequences" by Kaitlyn Falcon 2014 March‑April "Rabbits!" "The Bunny Abides" by Tyler Kelly "Watch your head!" by Jalana Laxyn 2014 January‑February "Image Inspiration One" "Conspiracy Theories" by Sal Taybrim "New Beginnings" by Ceilidh Riverview "Back‑up Plan" by Kieran Waddell 2013 November‑December "Treason & Plot" "Sins of the Mother" by Saveron "Pray for Favour" by Diego Herrera 2013 September‑October "What Will Come" "Yesterday's Tomorrow" by Sinda Essen "Diplomatic Impunity (or 'The Tribble with Troubles')" by Saveron 2013 July‑August "Under My Skin" "The Genetic Engineer's Manifesto" by Ben Livingston "Resignation" by Evan Delano 2013 May‑June "From the Past" "Not Until This World Burns" by Diego Herrera "Lessons From the Past" by Kalianna Nicholotti 2013 April "Do Unto Others" "Lex Talionis" by Sinda Essen "Among Warriors" by Jorus Cogud 2013 February "Someone to Watch Over Me" "We Who Remain" by Della Vetri "No Matter What" by Greir Renard 2013 January & March "Where do you see the Star Trek universe in 2400?" "My Brother's Keeper" by Saveron "Calling Home" by Ryoma Hoshino 2012 December "Belief systems in Trek" "The mightiest warrior of them all" by Jalana Laxyn "Sentimental Value" by Brayden Jorey 2012 November "Way Back When" "Empty Skies Over Tokyo" by Kalianna Nicholotti "Guts and Glory" by Diego Herrera (Tallis Rhul) 2012 September/October "Isn't It Romantic?" "Love is a Battlefield" by Sinda Essen (Jhen Thelev) 2012 August "Flash Fiction" "The Life in a Moment" by Velana 2012 July "First-Person Fortnight" "Ethical Considerations" by Alleran Tan 2012 May‑Jun. "A Broken Clock" "Time Is..." by Kalianna Nicholotti 2012 Mar.-Apr. "The Storm" "The Tempest" by Alleran Tan 2012 Jan.-Feb. "Masks" "Affectations" by Velana 2011 Nov.-Dec. "What if Earth had been destroyed in 2387 instead of Romulus?" "The Day I Died" by Cameron Bunag 2011 Sep.-Oct. "Where No Man Has Gone Before" "Today, Tomorrow, Yesterday" by Jaxon McGhee 2011 Jul.-Aug. "Fortune" "Your Lucky Day" by Saveron 2011 May‑Jun. "Fire" "Mazu's Flame" by Della Vetri 2011 Mar.-Apr. "Out of the Mouths of Babes" "Faith" by Alleran Tan 2011 Jan.-Feb. "Song and Silence" "The Price We Pay" by Saveron 2010 Nov.-Dec. "What if Praxis had never exploded?" "The Iron Sky of the Federation" by Alleran Tan 2010 Sep.-Oct. "Legends" "Beneath Raptor's Wings" by Quinn Reynolds 2010 Jul.-Aug. "Universal Rights" "Righting the Past" by Tal Tel-ar 2010 May‑Jun. "Present" "Circle" by Thomas Gregory 2010 Mar.-Apr. "To Seek Out New Life" "Excision" by Kevin Breeman 2010 Jan.-Feb. "Perspective" "Broken" by Jesse Lawn 2009 Nov.-Dec. "What if the Cardassians had occupied Earth instead of Bajor?" "Real Lips" by Kevin Breeman 2009 Sep.-Oct. "The Gathering Darkness" "The Darkness Within" by Tallis Rhul 2009 Jul.-Aug. "The Gauntlet" "The Gauntlet of Atlas" by David Whale 2009 May‑Jun. "The Tomb" "The Mystery of Lengdis VIII" by Jhen Thelev 2009 Jan.-Feb. "Inheritance" "Only One Constant" by Nemitor Atimen 2008 Nov.-Dec. "What if the Federation descended into a civil war?" "The Cost of the Greater Good" by Iolo Madoc Llewelyn 2008 Sep.-Oct. "Wink of an Eye" "Dawn Breaking the Night" by Delinda Sharee 2008 Jul.-Aug. "The Puer Aeternus" "Q-uer Aeternus" by Jackford Kolk 2008 May‑Jun. "Hospitality" "Hospitality Reaches Across Many Borders" by Idril Mar 2008 Mar.-Apr. "The Golden Path" "Each to Their Own" by Jhen Thelev 2008 Jan.-Feb. "Secret Events" "One Final Secret" by Robert Falcon 2007 Nov.-Dec. "What if the Dominion had won?" "Desperate Times" by Rode Mitchell 2007 Sept.-Oct. "What are little girls made of?" "Els" by Jhen Thelev 2007 Jul.-Aug. "The Trickster or Ape" "The Missing Statue" by Danzia 2007 May‑Jun. "Tears" "Kelly's Wish" by Lily Ventu 2007 Mar.-Apr. "Lies" "The Spoils of Deception" by Toni Turner 2007 Jan.-Feb. "Revolution" "Revolution on the Hunley a personal account" by William Carrington 2006 Nov.-Dec. "What if some race other than the Vulcans discovered the first Human warp flight?" "En Route" by Nemitor Atimen 2006 Sept.-Oct. "The City on the Edge of Forever" "Eternal City" by Ben Walker 2006 Jul.-Aug. "The pretender" "Before & After the Play" by David Cody 2006 May‑Jun. "Windows" "The Window" by Julia Harden 2006 Mar.-Apr. "A Poison Apple" "The Last Entry" by Aresee Ventu 2006 Jan.-Feb. "Going Home" "I'm home, Goodbye" by Kaitlyn Rowan 2005 Oct.-Nov. "What if... there was no more warp drive?" "Among the Stars" by Toni Turner 2005 Aug.-Sept. "The Devil in the Dark" "X Factors" by Aresee Ventu 2005 June‑July "Honor" "Adoption" by Ethan Brice 2005 Apr.-May "The Art of Deception" "Graduation Day" by Ben Walker 2005 Feb.-Mar. "Sacrifices" "What Price, Love? (a tale of three Mars)" by Idril Mar Older July‑Aug. "Academy Memories" "Windows To The Past" by Tyr Waltas Older Jan.-Feb. "Love" "Love Under Fire" by Akino Janaar Older Sept.-Oct. "Death" "In Service to the Emperor" by Idril Mar Collections File:Sept oct 2013.pdf File:WC NovDec 13.pdf File:WC JanFeb 14.pdf File:WC MarApr 14.pdf

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