Hey there, everyone! So yes, I've finally decided to create my own fanfic contest. This first chapter is a 100% accurate portrayal on how this idea came to be (except not really). LOL, I just wanted to try my hand out at self-insert, so that's what this is. If you hate self-insert stuff, than feel free to scroll right down to the bottom for all the important rules & dates.

I own absolutely nothing.

So please read & enjoy! :D

I sat down at my laptop, and I promptly sighed. I had my USB key in the hard drive, a MS Word document open, and all the free time in the world to write.

But I couldn't type a single letter.

Again.

Frustrated, I groaned and put my head in my hands. I have dealt with writer's block many times before, but this was on a whole other level. I had never experienced such a severe case that made me want to smash my head against a wall.

"What the hell is wrong with me?" I muttered.

"Same issue?"

I jumped at the sudden voice. When I looked to my left, I sighed with relief.

"Jesus Christ, Peach! You scared me!" I exclaimed.

"I'm sorry, Ellie," she replied. "I didn't mean to. I saw you looking flustered, and I was curious if it's because of writer's block."

"You're correct," I said flatly. I turned to face her. "I don't know how to get rid of it."

"Can't you just Google how to get rid of it?" Samus asked. She was sitting a couple feet away, and had a front row seat to mine and Peach's conversation.

"I have, actually. And I've tried everything! I've listened to music… read other writing… and none of it has worked," I whined.

Samus didn't show an ounce of sympathy. "Oh well."

"Don't 'Oh well,' me! It sucks! I frickin' hate it."

Peach nodded kindly. "Would you like a cup of coffee?"

"Yes, please," I said. I really need some to calm down, believe it or not. "I take mine with a spoonful of sugar and a splash of cream."

As Peach left the room, the Robins entered. Trailing behind them was Lucina, who looked a little annoyed.

"Something wrong?" I asked.

"We could hear you cursing from the library," Lucina said in a snippy manner.

"Oh…sorry," I said. "It's not your fault, honest. I'm just frustrated that I haven't been able to write jack shit in so long. I feel like I'm going crazy."

"Maybe you are," Rob teased.

I narrowed my eyes at him. He laughed in response.

"Well," Robin piped up, "you did have a lot of success with Gone Away Like JFK. I personally enjoyed it, too. Maybe you could write a sequel to that?"

"I've thought about doing that. But I don't think it would work. I killed off too many characters to make a half decent sequel. And a prequel seems pointless, in my opinion," I said.

"That makes sense," Samus said.

"I posted a poll earlier this month to get feedback on what I should write next," I added. "The options were a campy slasher fanfic, and a modern AU with reality TV. Oh, and a oneshot songfic collection with songs from A$AP Rocky's first album."

"Those all sound like good ideas," Rob remarked.

"Thanks! But every time I try to write something- anything- I always draw a blank. I'm pissed off."

"So you've said," Peach giggled as she entered the living room again. She handed me my coffee before finding a seat.

I sipped my coffee slowly, wanting to savour the hot, slightly bitter liquid. When I finally pulled the mug away from my lips, I set it on my desk, far from my laptop.

"I'd offer advice, but I'm not a writer," Samus said.

"That's fine," I replied. "I don't expect any of you guys to know what'll get rid of my writer's block."

"That's harsh," Lucina said.

"You're offended? Really?" I was surprised to hear the sharpness of Lucina's voice.

She shook her head. "No. I just didn't expect you to be so…honest."

I smirked. "You should expect that by now, Lucina. How long have we known each other?"

"Not that long."

"Still…"

"Still got a blank page?" Ike interjected.

I looked at the living room entrance just in time to see him and Marth enter. They sat on the window sill, both looking curious.

"Don't remind me," I groaned. I sipped my coffee again to distract myself further.

"Sorry," Marth said.

"Why are you apologizing? You didn't cause it," I replied, amused.

"Maybe picking your brain will stir you to write," Ike suggested. "What kind of story do you want to write next?

"Something different… a little dark, too. I like to be a little… controversial."

Lucina's eyes widened. "What do you mean?"

"I have a dark sense of humour," I admitted. "Jokes about death, religion, and the like make me laugh the hardest. I love being edgy, and I love edgy fanfics, too."

For a moment, one said a thing. I seized the opportunity to polish off my coffee. As I wiped my mouth with my arm, Marth spoke up.

"Really?"

"Really," I confirmed. "I know I don't look like someone who'd like such taboo things. But I also don't look like someone who plays a lot of video games."

The women in the room scoffed, and I laughed.

"I wasn't trying to be conceited, guys!" I exclaimed between my laughter. "Holy fuck!"

Lucina glared at me for cursing, but I ignored it. I know she didn't care much for my colourful language. Whatever, I'm an adult. If I want to swear, than I'm gonna do it! I also won't apologize for it.

Anyways, Samus suddenly said, "Hey, I have an idea!"

"Oh? What is it?" I asked eagerly. At this point, any ideas get serious consideration from me. Yeah, that's how desperate I am these days.

Fuck my life.

"You should create a contest for fanfics that are rated M," Samus said. "You like M rated fanfics and taboo subjects, right? Do you see a lot of those on that site?"

I shook my head.

"See? I think you should do it," Samus added.

I let the idea roll around I my head. It was a good idea, but it was also risky. M-rated fanfics aren't popular, and I knew that there was a chance of a small turnout. But I decided not to care about any of that. Samus' idea was too good to pass up. I'd never held my own contest before; I'd only been a participant. So why not hold my own kind of fanfic contest?

"I'll do it," I declared. "Now if you'll please excuse me, I need to write up some rules."

"Want more coffee?" Peach asked.

"Yes, please," I replied. "I can already tell that I'm gonna need lots of it for the next couple months."

There ya go! And in case you're wondering, I was actually the one who came up with the idea... not Samus. Sorry to break it to you.

Anyways, onto the rules...

You are to write either a oneshot of 5000 words or less, OR a multi-chapter fanfic of 50 000 words or less. If you do a multi-chapter fanfic, you are allowed to write as many chapters as you please, so long as you stay under that word limit.

The fanfic is question must be a true M-rated fanfic. You are free to write whatever you want; everything is fair game. Suicide, crime, terrorism, religion; you name it, it's allowed! Do not limit yourself to just smut. As for the genre... that's up to you. It's doesn't necessarily have to be a dark and/or sad fanfic.

The main character(s) must be a Smasher. Whether they're a past or current Smasher doesn't matter to me.

You will be graded (so to speak) on the following:

- Spelling/grammar (This is one of the biggest things I will judge.)

- Respecting the word limit

- Respecting the deadlines

- Respecting the source material (In order words, how in character everyone is.)

- Having a good plot that is somewhat easy to follow.

- Consistent POV

How M rated your fanfic really is (This will obviously be THE biggest thing I will judge)

I will be reviewing your entry before the completion deadline, so help me God.

The registration deadline is Saturday, July 18th, 2015. You are to have published (or finished, if you chose to write a multi-chapter fanfic) your entry by Tuesday, August 18th, 2015 at 12:00 AM. I will announced the winner a few days after.

3rd place will win an author favourite.

2nd place will win an author favourite, as well as 1 review on a fanfic of their choice.

1st place will win an author favourite, 1 review on a fanfic of their choice, AND a oneshot written by yours truly that's 5000 words or less.

You can register by leaving a review on this fanfic, or by sending me a PM. If you have any questions, please contact me through this site.

I hope to see lots of participants! :D

- Elizabeth