Danse Macabre
The topic for this contest is: Danse Macabre (Fr. Dance of Death)
Definition of Macabre from Merriam-Webster online dictionary
1: having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
2: dwelling on the gruesome
3: tending to produce horror in a beholder
Write a story that somehow incorporates the topic. The story does not have to be specifically about the topic. But should clearly incorporate the topic into the story.
Creative approaches are welcomed. But contest voters will be asked to consider the topic when making a choice for a winner.
Maximum word count: 750 words
Be sure to use warning buttons if appropriate
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 45.00 member dollars. There are 9 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Sunday, January 7, 2024.
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Definition of Macabre from Merriam-Webster online dictionary
1: having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
2: dwelling on the gruesome
3: tending to produce horror in a beholder
Write a story that somehow incorporates the topic. The story does not have to be specifically about the topic. But should clearly incorporate the topic into the story.
Creative approaches are welcomed. But contest voters will be asked to consider the topic when making a choice for a winner.
Maximum word count: 750 words
Be sure to use warning buttons if appropriate
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 45.00 member dollars. There are 9 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Sunday, January 7, 2024.
