WillyCon's E-Zine of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror
Contents: WillyCon X (April 4-6, 2008) Short Story/Poetry Contest Winners
Adult Category:
Resurrection - by Erin Wilmes
It all began with the passing of the Great Law years ago. It was written that society was responsible for forming the best citizens for the sake of their futures. Now, a statement like that may be well and good, but not when taken so literally as the people did.
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High School Category:
Careful What You Wish For - by Trevor Portiner
John is an explorer. He has traveled the world far and wide, but there is nothing that interests him more than the Mayans. John is also an inventor and a good one too. He invented himself his very own time machine. It is in the shape of a perfect sphere and can fit in the palm of your hand. He hasn’t tried his invention yet so that makes him the only person to know about it. In fact, John is on his way to the Mayan pyramids to try his invention for the very first time. Let’s go there now.
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Middle School Category:
Balloon Bully - by Hogan Abbott
Though the village is colorful, its business is dark, thought Harold. Harold was floating around talking to other evil balloons in town. Most commented on his vibrant green elastic and blue sharpie face, beautifully drawn. Many of the co-worker balloons also commented on his long string. They seemed nice, but Harold knew they were evil just like he was. All Harold wanted to do was beat up children.
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Elementary School Category:
No submissions this year...
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Poetry:
Town of Aphids in a Dead Body - by Nicole Randall
Aphids crept in
Through the corpses spleen
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Wayne State College SF & F Club Members' Submissions:
Strange New Beginnings - by R.D. Vick