October/November Challenge: "Paging Dr. Faust..."

Discussion in 'Fan Fiction' started by Cobalt Frost, Oct 6, 2020.

  1. Cobalt Frost

    Cobalt Frost Captain Captain

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    Many stories have been told of deals made with the literal or figurative devil. Agreements arranged to satisfy a heart's desire, to undo a mistake, or to save a loved one. Trades made willingly or under duress, perhaps in desperation, or with the best of intentions... and we all know what's said of good intentions :devil:

    Inspired by the celebration at this time of year, your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to craft such a tale. Regale us with the story of how and why the deal was made, and how those involved dealt with the consequences. Was it worth it? Did they pay the piper, or maybe they tricked the "devil" and got away with it (for now...)? Maybe someone else paid for their arrangement? Original characters only this time, please, and preferably new stories written for the challenge. PM with any questions, otherwise have at it!

    Challenge to run until November 30th, voting from Dec. 1st to 5th.

    Darkness falls across the land, the midnight hour is close at hand...
     
  2. Bry_Sinclair

    Bry_Sinclair Vice Admiral Admiral

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    Love it!
     
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  3. Bry_Sinclair

    Bry_Sinclair Vice Admiral Admiral

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    As soon as I saw this challenge this idea popped into my head. I present Blood Is Thicker Than Water for your consideration.

    Cheers :bolian:
     
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  4. Cobalt Frost

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    The contest ends a week from today, but with only one entry and the Thanksgiving holiday pending, maybe we could extend the challenge a little bit? Say, two weeks maybe.. mods, any thoughts?
     
  5. Hawku

    Hawku Transwarp Specialist Premium Member

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    Almost done one. Just polishing. Might be up tomorrow or this weekend. :D

    EDIT: New story is now up! "Reverse Metallurgy"
     
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  6. Count Zero

    Count Zero No nation but procrastination Moderator

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    Yeah, sure.

    Is anyone besides Hawku working on a story and can give us a time estimate?
     
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  7. Cobalt Frost

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    So we've got two entries.. is anyone else working on something, or should we put up the voting?
     
  8. Count Zero

    Count Zero No nation but procrastination Moderator

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    I suggest putting up the voting thread on Friday if noone objects until then.
     
  9. Cobalt Frost

    Cobalt Frost Captain Captain

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    I can dig it.