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Hereโs a prompt for your next story: in one thousand words or less
Spin a tale or allegory, make it frightening or grotesque
But it should include a reference to an Elf upon the Shelf
Your presentation makes no difference, decide the format for yourself
Write a story, write a haiku, write a poem, write a song
I hope that this inspires you to grab your pen and play along!
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- Write a story (horror, fiction, microfiction, poem, haiku, limerick, villanelle) โ you decide the format.
- I have provided several AI-generated images for inspiration. You may use one (or more) of these images for your story, or you may select your own if you prefer.
- Your entry must make some sort of reference to an Elf on the Shelf (or other creepy Christmas toy), but it need not be a horror story. You are welcome to give it a more positive tone if you wish.
- Try to keep your story under 1,000 words, but Iโm not counting.
- Post a link to your entry in the comments below before December 25, and I will append it to this story.
- On Christmas Day, I will select several of my favorite entries and award each of those Authors a $5 tip.
- Have fun, and Merry Christmas!
Check out this creepy Christmas tale by Mother Combs:
And this haunting Dark Poem by Novel Allen:
And then there is this dark story from Tressa Rose:
And here is a fascinating tale of mischief presented by Celia in Underland:
Check out this mysterious Elf on the Run presented by Real Poetic:
This innovative tale of how the Christmas ELF came into being comes from the brilliant mind of Lamar Wiggins:
The Sequel by RP is a satisfying conclusion to her Top Story Elf on the Run:
Harbor Benassa has provided this mischievous story with a heartwarming conclusion:
more to come . . .
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Thanks for the great holiday prompt! Here is the link to my submission: https://vocal.media/fiction/scotty-s-gift
Part 2 https://vocal.media/fiction/elf-on-the-run-2
Here ya go! thanks for the prompt! https://vocal.media/fiction/santa-s-little-helper
Hereโs mine: https://vocal.media/fiction/elf-on-the-run
I honestly thought I'd responded before but anyway, apparently not! Great idea! Here's my attempt.. https://vocal.media/fiction/the-egotistical-elf
They finally published it! https://vocal.media/horror/naught-nice
Poetry in dark https://vocal.media/poets/haunted-never-after
Interesting... I think I have time for this one. Thanks for the prompt!
Those pics are so creepy, lol! Well, I'll let Mr Brain know about this challenge and see what he says ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Haha sounds fun!
You've read my mind. I've been kicking around a elf on the shelf idea
Let me get my special pen! ๐ฉต๐๐ฝ Great idea RM!