Seeing as how Hallowe'en is around the corner, I thought I'd offer up a challenge that could lend itself to the spooky, supernatural, or surreal, if the author is so inclined.
It's said that everyone has their price, that one thing that they would trade absolutely anything for, or stop at nothing to get. For this challenge, what is that price, and what would your character(s) do when offered the chance to have their deepest desire? Maybe a "friend" is involved, a superior officer, a Q (or similar being of your own devising), or perhaps it's Ol' Scratch himself looking to make a deal. Or maybe the deal is made, and the character(s) are dealing with the aftermath, and perhaps a bit of buyer's remorse?
How you approach the challenge is up to you. Entries will be accepted up to October 31st, with judging to run for a few days after. Any setting, any characters; I'd prefer to see new stories, but if you have an existing piece that fits, go for it. PM with any questions, or drop questions here.
And, go!
It's said that everyone has their price, that one thing that they would trade absolutely anything for, or stop at nothing to get. For this challenge, what is that price, and what would your character(s) do when offered the chance to have their deepest desire? Maybe a "friend" is involved, a superior officer, a Q (or similar being of your own devising), or perhaps it's Ol' Scratch himself looking to make a deal. Or maybe the deal is made, and the character(s) are dealing with the aftermath, and perhaps a bit of buyer's remorse?
How you approach the challenge is up to you. Entries will be accepted up to October 31st, with judging to run for a few days after. Any setting, any characters; I'd prefer to see new stories, but if you have an existing piece that fits, go for it. PM with any questions, or drop questions here.
And, go!
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