Competition stories, books, poems, and more

The House of Ghosts House

Year in and year out the football powerhouse Hert City Trojans import a ringer to fuel their championship charge, but their luck is about to change. In the small backwater town of Tsalagee, first-year coach Donny Doyle knows the only way he can fulfill his promise to unseat the Hert… Read More

Tags: inspirational, competition, action, football, sportsfiction

Observations

By Q.B. McKinney

Article / Other

February 22, 2019

Comments: 1

When did life become a competition? Read More

Tags: society, respect, competition

The Audition

The The Imaginarium House

Short Story / Flash Fiction

December 29, 2018

Comments: 6

Tags: competition, audition, picture-inspired

Featured Review by Sue Harris

"This is so true, Hully. A brilliant piece of observation, absolutely spot on! " Read More

Ugg The Caveman

Poem / Other

November 23, 2018

Comments: 6

A story told in a rhyming poem. Read More

Tags: humor, rhyme, competition, poetic-story

Broken Promises

The BoMoWriCha Prompts House

Short Story / Fantasy

September 08, 2018

Comments: 6

A short story written for the BoMoWriCha House Competition, and also for the Broken Promises prompt. Read More

Tags: competition, challenge, bomowricha-house

Featured Review by Jeff Bezaire

"A great story, Hully! Thrilling and dynamic! I like how you portrayed nature in this piece. It has almost a Nordic feel to it - the great lig..." Read More

The Last Letter

Short Story / Flash Fiction

September 05, 2018

Comments: 5

Tags: competition, game, scabble

Wasp

By Irwinagain

Poem / Humor

August 26, 2018

Comments: 2

The Poems House

Inspired by a piece of music from this years Proms Read More

Tags: competition, proms, entry

Skinny Me

By ArtemisLNightshade

Book / Horror

August 02, 2018

You've heard of an eating competition, a competition where people compete to see who can eat the most food, an enjoyable event for all now, let us introduce you to a more challenging competition, an eating competition but instead of eating, you completely avoid food. Becky is… Read More

Tags: death, anorexia, competition, winner, vlog

Review Chain Contest

By Archia

July 30, 2018

The Review Chain house is holding it's latest contest. Take a look and enter to win some great prizes Read More

Tags: competition, review, contest, critique, prizes

Unconventional

By kanne83

Book / Young Adult

June 26, 2018

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

Dani has been ordinary all her life. Considered a nobody of one of the lowest classes in society, and someone that the rest of the world doesn't even know exists. She's alright with that. Attention is one of the last things she wants, at least until she can take… Read More

Tags: love, family, drama, girl, competition

Derelict

The The Imaginarium House

Short Story / Horror

May 29, 2018

Comments: 5

Shelves: 2

Written for Reaper's competition. Read More

Tags: house, competition, reaper

The Magician's Flag

By Sean R Arnold

Book / Fantasy

May 19, 2018

Comments: 18

Shelves: 12

The Fantasy Realm House

FUTURE FANTASY CHRONICLES Cover By: Teresa Morgan Light shall overcome all, but only after it stands side by side with the dark... Nearly a thousand years have passed since the war. Nearly a thousand years since the birth of a new sport. Magician's Flag. A competition of ability, intellect, athleticism,… Read More

Tags: magic, competition, action, tournament, science-fantasy

Diez

By UnextraordinaryGirl

Book / Flash Fiction

April 09, 2018

Comments: 1

Shelves: 2

This is mainly for entering the contest "Ten Words" by Bruvton. And excuse me for my fetish of Spanish words. Read More

Tags: competition, sentences, ten-words

Oh, Rats!

The The Imaginarium House

Poem / Humor

March 03, 2018

Comments: 10

A poem written for the poetry competition being held by Chronos 1012. Read More

Tags: competition, chronos1012

Game Over

Poem / Poetry

February 24, 2018

Comments: 12

Shelves: 1

Take it however you like. Read More

Tags: competition, balance, tactics

The Donahues Episode 279

By NEONETWORK

Script / Humor

February 22, 2018

Jennifer finds out she’s pregnant, and Ethan has the arduous job of convincing her to keep it, Rob tries to revitalize his career through a job at HQ Trivia, and Ryan, Alec & Tara bring their band to the Regional Battle of The Bands in Boston. Read More

Tags: family, comedy, competition, trivia, donahues

A New Sport

Poem / Editorial and Opinion

February 08, 2018

Comments: 3

There's a new sport being introduced at this year's Winter Olympic Games. Read More

Tags: new, competition, contest, winter-olympics

Review Chain Contest

By Archia

January 21, 2018

Shelves: 1

Take a look at the latest contest for the Review Chain, there's some great prizes on offer! Read More

Tags: competition, review, contest, critique, prizes

Never Be Enough

Short Story / Flash Fiction

December 08, 2017

Comments: 4

A short story in 200 words. Read More

Tags: past, competition, goodbye, losing, 200-words

Unknown

By NameStillPending...

Book / Other

November 30, 2017

"Hello. What is your name, competitor?" The man with the microphone asked me, seeming far too enthusiastic. "Uhh..." I began, confused. "Why are you interviewing me again?" "Oh! It's part of our policy." He started to explain. "You see, for most of our competitors, the reason that they decided… Read More

Tags: competition, gladiator, competing, gladiators, gladitorial

Rodeo Joe

Poem / Humor

September 26, 2017

Comments: 6

Shelves: 2

Tags: competition, horse, rodeo

Review Chain Contest!

By Archia

August 20, 2017

Shelves: 1

The Anime and Manga House

This is the contest for the Review Chain house, which everyone is welcome to join Read More

Tags: competition, contest

It Is All About My Dream

By Small Writer 12

Book / Young Adult

July 24, 2017

Comments: 24

Shelves: 8

The story's events revolve around a girl named Honoka, who will move to the middle school for the first time .what will happen to her, and what difficulties she will face.Read the story to know more. Read More

Tags: friendship, dreams, believe, competition

Poem Competition- WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

By Katilly

July 06, 2017

Comments: 6

Tags: competition, winners

My Love

By johngumbs

Poem / Poetry

July 04, 2017

Again, this poem suddenly came to me. Read More

Tags: love, true, competition, beutiful

Bare Your Soul Poem Competition - WINNERS!

By browneyedsoul511

Writing Contest / Poetry

July 02, 2017

Comments: 4

The Winners Are Announced! Read More

Tags: poetry, writing, competition, winners

Bare Your Soul Poem Competition - Voting

By browneyedsoul511

Writing Contest / Poetry

June 26, 2017

Comments: 10