Gentleman's Dreams [ a writing contest ]

Vontell

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Vontell Capala took a sip of his morning coffee before adding yet another section to his long-awaited book. He had been on a roll the past few days... or was it weeks? He had forgotten the flow of time, really, what with how massive the entry had become. Leaning back in his chair, he read the chapter he had just concluded, and gave a satisfactory nod.

His work as a whole was ready for review.

"Leo! Leo, my boy!" He called out excitedly, nearly jumping to his feet. "I believe it's time for you to work your magic! I only hope you..." His voice trailed off as he glanced around, realizing his good friend was nowhere to be found. "Leo? Ah, you must be in your study! Let us pay you a visit then, hm?" Smiling, the writer set off to bake his extraordinary editor a delicious snack for when he saw him next.

Leo's study was A wide circular room designed for the ease of a capybara on the go. The walls were interspersed with shelves of differing height, packed with books of every size and genre, and the floor was covered in luxurious carpet. Huge, comfortable steps were planted in front of the higher pieces to give Leo a little boost to his entire collection.

Surprisingly, the capybara was not reading when Vontell took a peek inside. In fact, Leo appeared to be quite preoccupied with nothing, which was uncharacteristic for the productive little guy. The sagely animal was sprawled out on his belly with open books strewn about. Such a thing was also very much unlike him. He was always so meticulous with the organization of his study.

The old capybara's expression had not changed from the usual, but Vontell could tell when his faithful companion was feeling under the weather. The writer cupped his chin with a brow furrowed in thought. "I see now. My most adorable confidant must have exhausted all his resources for inspiration, and is in need of more!"

He smiled, "Well then. This calls for the help of our mutual friends, doesn't it?" He slipped the extravagant tray of food gently within the chamber so as not to disturb the capybara in his time of reflection, and quietly departed.

Vontell

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Poor Leo seems to be in a bind!
He's scoured fantasy, devoured the textual world...
Now there's nothing left save a capy, bored.
Vontell has enlisted your help, your imagination to create a written work that will spur Leo into action.

Deadline: March 1st 11:59 Voltra Time

Write a piece based off the picture provided.
Your piece can be anything so long as it's interpreting the picture in some way. A short story, a poem, or even a song would work so long as your piece doesn't exceed 1000 words.
1000 words. Your choice of interpretation.
You can submit as many entries as you like, but can only place on one.
Go wild, but keep it on the PG-13. Gotta follow the rules, y'know?
And don't plagiarize, else your submission gets the boot.

Leo will pick three pieces that inspire him most based off interpretation of the illustration, execution of the writing, and general creativity.
If you want to make Leo a happy capy and walk away with a prize, your submission should take the illustration to new heights, and show off your skills.

February Crate
1st Place

Beanie Doll Plasma Orb OR Danseur de Glace Plasma Orb
2nd Place

Common Orb Winter '18
3rd Place

Vontell

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"I thought long and hard about what illustration to provide you all as inspiration for the piece, and then it struck me! Leo's dreams. The dreams of a gentleman, no doubt, but also those of an adventurer! My lovable companion travels the city with his friends in tow and while we lack the language to comprehend their furry adventures, one can use their imagination to conjure an exciting tale. I wish you luck in your interpretation of this picture!"

Matcha

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(Sorry for typo's, I typed this on my phone)
The sky burned pepper red, with the hard glaring blush of dawn.
The fates cast their thread, it was time to work through a yawn.
Yet his comrades were humble not a complaint was said.
They accepted this responsibility, as they sacrificed their warm bed.

Today would not be a long journey.
Their destination required only simple tracking.
They fought through exhaustion stubbornly.
Their answers so close, no time for slacking.

How a bug, rat and capybara could be useful you ask?
Consider it their inherent primal, animal instincts.
trembles of the earth, scents of their foes, easy task.
Following a path and a lead so strong- so distinct.

They pursued the string of information.
Just about ready to compile a formal allegation.
At worst, they feared the underground wasn’t just superstition.
The conspiracy was woven deep, if true might require VK’s abdication.

The potential left this mission personal to Eugene.
Whom worried for Vreg and his brother’s scheme.
Bern and Leo saw a glint in his eye as he, on a hunt left the scene.
They made chase to follow his tail but sighed- he had simply smelt
the irresistible aroma: of cookies ‘n cream.

“Focus, please!” Leo plead.
Worried if they separated there might be blood shed.
Eugene bowed in apology, his stomach always took priority.

Bernard’s wings paneled to a different emotion, sensing another energy.
Under the shade they remained, of a large tree’s canopy.
The sensation reminded them all much of Entropy.

“That’s for the guardians to handle. Be careful, we have our own task at hand.”
They continued hunting their lead, following accumulated logistics.
Coming down a gated alleyway, an outdated poster marked X over a garbage can.
Hesitating to proceed, first they need weigh the chances, odds, and statistics.

Without much provocation, the shutters snapped open and a person masked by darkness hissed in not in threat but contemplation.
“Is it true you can provide us with information?”
The shadowy figure nodded its head “that’s my jurisdiction.”

The voice was distorted by some curious form of magic energy.
Leo thought to himself how that might come in hand, cleverly.
“pay up or piss off.” It hissed and ugh, how Leo abhorred vulgarity.
He had no way to evaluate if this informant was trustworthy.
And he wanted more time to think, stubbornly.
But for the sake of the mission, he proceeded his inquiry.

“What price might it be to learn of the royal family?” the shadow laughed sparing no time.
“That would be a mighty hefty fine.” It cackled. “You’re asking for info about the richest of crime.”
Leo was a capybara whose wallet was not well lined.

The rogue began to close the shutters. “Wait, is there no other means of equal value?”
It was no use, he was ignored and left on a dead end.
They needed to find a way to accrue funds to send.

Bernard’s antennae flicked pointing upward a chain linked fence, a sign was posted.
The color under Eugene might as well been ghosted.
“Bounty Hunters Wanted”

Could three animals combine their talents to collect a dangerous bounty and prize?
Such a mission might risk their view of the next sunrise.
But at stake were far too many lives.
It was natural a job this big would take this turn, no surprise.

How to catch a criminal without combat?
Evidence to police was one thing, but this isn’t that.
Devise a series of traps, make a thug go splat?

This would require backup, something Eugene could supply.
Leo gave respects to Vreg. “Sup Little guy?”
Eugene gave a final snuggle to his best friend, a potential good bye.
A legion of rats would help capture the bounty-dead or alive.

Bernard also wished gear up for the battle ahead.
Valentina slept, and he nuzzled her head.
Grabbing some protection, minimize their bloodshed.

One of the bounty on the list seemed like an obvious choice to make.
“Theft of animals, for fighting and gambling” seen wondering by a lake.
This operation was risky, but one for the people they had to take.

Off they went to capture their prey.
Determination in heart, they would not die this day!
“be brave my friends” seemed the right thing to say.

They sniffed out the scent of other animals, roosters and bully breed dogs.
They wished to free them but they had to wait like logs.
The rat army hid in the nearby swamp and bog.

The trio hid and wait- their target wasn’t here just yet.
but surely he would be, with all these animals to bet.
Their pain could be felt, they would never forget.

The whimpers, growls, scars and cries.
It ripped their hearts – they would see to his demise.
For now they must pace themselves and lay in wait.
once the target arrives they’ll rush him to confront fate.

“Heard the boss has a big haul coming, stole them from the slum.”
These people were despicable, truly blatant scum.
“The battles start tomorrow night”
Not if the trio could help it, they’d put up a fight.
Eventually a large truck appeared, its exhaust choking the air.
they all wheezed, their lungs unable to fair.
But at last, target confirmed, he jumped out from the seat.
Opened the back and howls cried without missing a beat.

“Get the animals inside, got to pick the ones we want to duke it out.”
These men were the lowest forms, chasing dirty money and merciless clout.
Those that don’t make the cut would probably be killed no doubt.

Leo crawled into the nearest empty cage.
Adrenaline running thick, he could age.
but their story wouldn’t end here, always another page.
Unfortunately I’m just about out of 1000 words.
Rather than rush a tale, I’ll sit and count the birds.
Goddamit I can’t even keep a poem short.
Curse you for limiting me, my cohort! (jk ily both bye)

Lithinel

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November 2017 - February 2018

Definitely going to give this contest a shot! If nothing else, it will allow me to practice my writing, so there's nothing to lose. Except my mind maybe, but well, that's been gone awhile now. Lol.

Millet

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Millet, spilling the tea:

1 Day and a couple hours left!

Kale

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Whaaa, just missed it! I would've written something if I hadn't missed the deadline, and I'd be interested to enter future contests. Fun to read through the entries received :D

previously keef with a k

Tuijp

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Locking this since it’s done!

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