Hello, my fellow Jellicle fanatics! I've noticed there hasn't been a lot of contests recently, so I decided, why not post one up, just to get a spark going? So, let's get to it!


Here's the topic:

Using a random sentence generator, I came up with three spark phrases. Your job is to pick one of the phrases and incorporate it into your story somehow. The more creative you are, the better. So, here's your options:

1. The rain curtains a childhood.
2. A mixed gift persists outside a sensible bedroom.
3. All of the sudden, an orchestra arrives!

Yes, I know. The spark sentences are rather crazy, but that's the point!


Here's the scoring criteria:

Your goal is to get 100 points total.

- You'll get up to 25 points for incorporating the spark sentence into the story creatively.
- I'm not super strict on grammar, but please make your story readable. Using proper grammar will get you an easy 10 points.
- An easy 5 points will be rewarded for a good title and summary.
- You'll earn 50 points by having an interesting plot line that keeps my attention.
- Up to 10 points will be rewarded for following all of the following rules.

The winner will be the author with the story that scored the highest. If there is a tie, a tie-breaker challenge will be held.


Here's the rules:

- All entries must be at least 1,000 words, but please, no 20,000 word entries.
- All types of stories are welcome, such as crossovers and songfics.
- The rating doesn't matter to me, K-M, whatever you fancy.
- The genre is of your choice.
- To properly submit your story, upload it, then send me a private message containing either the story ID or a link to your entry. If you don't send me a message, I will not consider your entry.
- OCs are, as always, welcome, but no Mary Sues, of course.
- I'm open to anything such as slash, pregnancies.. Anything.
- All entries must be submitted by August 25th, and the winner will be announced the 26th.


Here's the prizes:

Unlike my other contest, there will only be one winner, and that winner will receive:

- A meaningful review.
- A meaningful PM, stating why I chose your story over others.
- You and your story added to my favorites.
- You added to my author alerts.
- A mention on my profile.
- A songfic, with your choice of song, written by me and dedicated to you.


If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. I promise to judge fairly. Good luck, everyone! Get writing!