Myths And Monsters Competition

We thought it was time to give our fantasy lovers a chance to show us what they’ve got. 

The word Myth comes from the Greek word 'mythos' which means 'to tell a story'. They are very old stories that were passed down and every culture has its own. Of course, you cannot have a good myth without some form of monster. 

That is what we want from you. We want to hear your best stories surrounding myths and monsters. It can be set in any time, any place or realm, real or imagined. 

Quick Rules:

All topics are open except for micro, flash, play, poetry, and song.

The word count minimum is 1000 and the maximum is 10,000

You cannot submit already published work.

All Stories Space rules and guidelines apply.Oyie9fiA6kpV3loJ

The ending date is June 19, 2023 

The winners will be announced on June 26, 2023

Prizes:

First: $150 (USD)

Second: $50 (USD

Third: $25 (USD)

Have fun and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!

I know the competition art on the front page is wonky, but we are sorting it now.

TEN THOUSAND WORD MAXIMUM?!?! This sounds like fun. I’m betting Ape is psyched!

Just so happens, the very much on topic YouTube series Monstrum dropped a new video this week that got me thinking. So this is timely. 😊

And Storied, the channel it is on, would be good research and inspiration material in general. Besides Monstrum, there's another ongoing series called Fate & Fabled about mythology in general.

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I’m betting Ape is psyched!

Ape likes topic. Ape will definitely be taking a shot at this.

Bingo!

right after i publish my Frankenstein story here lol timing couldn't be better

yay a new contest .. don't know much about the subject but I'll give it some thought

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yay a new contest .. don't know much about the subject but I'll give it some thought

Oh come on, a cute little animal meeting a mosnter should work. Just look up Godzilla Meets Bambi.

On second thought, don't. Just take my word for it. Really. 😳

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Bingo!

Whoa, you got Ping out of hiding! That alone is worth it.

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Just look up Godzilla Meets Bambi.

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Now I gotta make godzilla all cuddly now when he meets a cute animal...lol

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Now I gotta make godzilla all cuddly now when he meets a cute animal...lol

There's always Minilla (Godzilla's son from the 60s-70s era of Godzilla movies). That's about the hardest they ever hit the cute button in a Godzilla movie.

I'm in. I have no idea with what, but this one looks FUN! And Ping has resurfaced, like the mighty Godzilla emerging from the sea.

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I'm in. I have no idea with what, but this one looks FUN! And Ping has resurfaced, like the mighty Godzilla emerging from the sea.

But does Ping have atomic breath?

(Answer: Probably, but a bit of Listerine helps 😜)

Oh, and I am juggling two ideas, both ones that I keep coming back around to and never quite get finished. Different settings, different monsters, but likely both on point if I play things right.

This is right up my alley!!! Let the brainstorm begin !!! -cackles-

ooooh.. I like the sound of this one

Oh boy (reaches for teddy bear)

Hey, monsters don't need to be scary. They usually are, but they don't need to be. Think Shrek. Think Beauty & the Beast.

(says the guy who's targeting dark fantasy as the genre for his current idea)

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Oh boy (reaches for teddy bear)

I agree with Mendalla. Not all monsters are bad. Some are just misunderstood. 😊

We have our first story:

Swindonbloke: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/wiglaf-the-greatest-hero-of-them-all-2

WriterGirl: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/just-another-monstrous-tale

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We have our first story:

Swindonbloke: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/wiglaf-the-greatest-hero-of-them-all-2

I have my first thousand words. No idea where I’m going yet.

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Swindonbloke: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/wiglaf-the-greatest-hero-of-them-all-2

WriterGirl: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/just-another-monstrous-tale

Well, so far I'm up to about 400 words – and with a strong suspicion that I'll finish closer to 1,000 words than 10,000!

Well, at least that will make it easier for the judges, right?

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Well, so far I'm up to about 400 words – and with a strong suspicion that I'll finish closer to 1,000 words than 10,000!

Well, at least that will make it easier for the judges, right?

Yeah, but how many different stories do you have? Huh?

Okay, that's probably nothing to be proud of. I am just flailing from idea to idea and none of them are sticking. This should be my dream comp and instead I am struggling. Go figure.

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Well, so far I'm up to about 400 words – and with a strong suspicion that I'll finish closer to 1,000 words than 10,000!

Well, at least that will make it easier for the judges, right?

Bear, in writing, size doesn't matter. 😉

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Yeah, but how many different stories do you have? Huh?

Okay, that's probably nothing to be proud of. I am just flailing from idea to idea and none of them are sticking. This should be my dream comp and instead I am struggling. Go figure.

Ape, I suspect you are maybe putting too much pressure on yourself. I found my picture first. Maybe try looking at pictures and see if an idea will stick. Then I read some folk tales to figure out voice I wanted.

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Ape, I suspect you are maybe putting too much pressure on yourself. I found my picture first. Maybe try looking at pictures and see if an idea will stick. Then I read some folk tales to figure out voice I wanted.

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I agree. Sometimes changing your music, at least for me, helps. Go for something dark if that's the vibe you're looking for. Change your setting. Either way, no pressure. You know once you allow yourself to let go, your creative mind will take over.

We have three:

Swindonbloke: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/wiglaf-the-greatest-hero-of-them-all-2

WriterGirl: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/just-another-monstrous-tale

D3athb1rds: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/horror/containment

Now four:

OpheliaTusk: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/adventure/apples-an-epic-fruit

D3ATHB1RD5: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/horror/containment

WriterGirl: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/just-another-monstrous-tale

Swindonbloke: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/wiglaf-the-greatest-hero-of-them-all-2