Hello! So happy to be back, and excited for the writing to come! Welcome to the 2025 Christmas Writing Contest :) !SUBMISSIONS DUE ON THE 23rd! Press space or arrows or click to see project ^^ This is a reverse scavenger hunt. You will chose which list of words to incorporate in your story and try to make it fun! > The story that uses the most words in the most creative, cohesive way will win! < > Remix to submit your final piece > The only requirements for content is to contain a full list of words/ideas. Otherwise run wild! > Be creative. Your story doesn't have to be about Christmas, and not everything has to be literal! > PLEASE USE AESTERICKS AROUND THE WORDS FROM THE LISTS SO I CAN LOCATE THEM IN YOUR STORY. Ex: "I watched as the *narwhal* swam to the surface of its enclosure." The Codeword is your favorite cozy winter food <3 > First place gets follows from %100 of pgs > Second place gets follows from ~%75 of pgs > Third place gets follows from %50 of pgs Form to enter: Your writer handle (if none, N/A) {} Polar Express or Home Alone? {} For next year; would you rather have Santa Clause or A Christmas Carol? {} Would you like to be pinged for next year's contest? {} Codeword {} other If you wish to PG, just comment and you will automatically be accepted. Chose ONE of these two lists of elements to include in your story! > Home Alone List “You are what the French call “les incompétent”” an old man named Marlin Little Nero pizza being late to a flight a terrifying furnace “I'm going to feed you to my tarantula” “keep the change you filthy animal” automatic house lights a crowbar “You guys give up, or are ya thirsty for more?” Wet Bandits mac and cheese breaking grocery bags a golden tooth a makeshift zipline a paint can > Polar Express List a train hot chocolate an important ticket a large green box a silver bell sock-infused tea a ripped pocket pajamas a pocket watch a giant star a frozen path “Well… you coming?” “Believe.” an emergency stop “It was five minutes to midnight four minutes ago!” a hole puncher Have fun! Contestants and PGs in the notes and credits.
Cover: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ieme6wBBB2w?si=fg_yBhBEtdU7bIzV (Lofi on the Rooftop) Underneath the Tree: Kelly Clarkson The Polar Express: 14.Suite from The Polar Express Somewhere In My Memory: John Williams (Home Alone Soundtrack) Entries (no max): 1. (Done!) 2. (In Progress) 3. (Not Participating) 4. (In Progress) 5. (Done!) 6. (Done!) 7. (In Progress) 8. (Done!) 9. (Done!) 10. (In Progress) 11. (In Progress) 12. (In Progress) 13. (Not Participating) 14. (Not Participating) 15. (In Progress) 16. (Done!) PGs (no max): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Santa Clause votes: 3 A Christmas Carol votes: 11
