Mother Nature

[CHALLENGE IS NOW CLOSED - NO MORE ENTRIES ACCEPTED]

Hi everyone,

My first time doing this, but I'm running an unofficial challenge, because why not? I've enjoyed doing both unofficial and official challenges in the past and it's a great way to get your work out there!

The first of the month seems as good a time as any to start a challenge!

Let's get straight into the prompt:

Aliens invade earth and humans are hopelessly outmatched. But, can Mother Nature prevail?

A few things to think about on this one:

Criteria

I'm looking for short stories, anywhere between 250-1500 words, if you can't quite fit what you want in there, it could still be accepted,so don't be discouraged!

Once your story is published comment on this post, and link your story otherwise I won't find it!

I will add the stories I see in the comments onto this post, so check back after a few days to make sure your story got added, and if it didn't give me a prod of some description!

Yes, you absolutely can link stories already written and published if they fit the criteria!

You may submit as many entries per person as you would like!! As long as they all fit the criteria :)

Also it would help me out if you could link this challenge in your story as well!

And most importantly, have fun, enjoy yourself, and don't stress out too much, because I know I do!

Deadlines

I'm starting this challenge on the 1st July 2024, and the last submissions will be accepted on the 11:59 (GMT) 31st July 2024.

Depending on how many submissions there are will depend on the results, but I will aim for Sunday 11th August.

Both my partner and I will read them and decide which we love the most!

Prizes?

Short answer, yes. I have a small pot that I can dip into, so I will gift $10 in total.

Prizes as follows;

1st: $5

2nd: $3

3rd: $2

Please come back to this page in early August and make sure your story got added to the post! If it didn't, once again nudge me and I'll sort it!

I think that's everything, if you have any questions comment them down below!

Thank you and enjoy!

Liam Storm

ENTRIES

1. Survey - Alexander McEvoy

2. Aftermath - Donna Fox

3. The Atlantic Settlement - Donna Fox

4. Flying Sorcery - Mikeydred

5. An Awakened Mother's Rage - Matthew Spinelli

6. Donors - Lamar Wiggins

7. And Gaia Slept Soundly - Matthew Fromm

8. The Early Battle for Sentient Earth - Rachel Deeming

9. The Garden - JBaz