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You might have participated in contests like "Continue the Story" or written a story based on some cues given in an English exam. This time, we have a contest for you with a similar concept, but with a twist - the beginning won't be given to you. You'll be given just the ending, and you will have to construct a story that ends with a certain set of words... Intrigued? Read on!

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Task

  • You have to write a story based on the given endings ("start" a story).
  • You will have 4 endings to choose from - you can choose any ONE of them. 
  • Once you begin your story, keep in mind that you have to end it using the any one of the given endings only. Do not change the endings as per your convenience.
  • Word Limit: 300-800 words. Also, this word limit does NOT include the given ending. 
  • Submit your entry via this Google Form.
  • The story can belong to any genre - no compulsions. Just keep it clean and free from any suggestive content. This is a family-friendly forum.

 

Rules

  • Do not change the given endings - they should be literally copy-pasted. Stories with altered endings will be disqualified.
  • Participate with only ONE account.
  • Choose only ONE ending.
  • No plagiarism.
  • Game Rules must be followed at all costs.

Endings

You can use any ONE of the following endings:

  1. Spoiler

    It was rather sad that he couldn't buy his favorite augment after all.

     

  2. Spoiler

    With every passing second, he was losing his health. He was doomed, and the Universe didn't seem to care. 

    All She said was: "Amen".

     

  3. Spoiler

    It was not easy at all, of course, thanks to her peculiar problem - but persistence is the key.

    So finally, she managed to open a Tanki account. 

     

  4. Special ending from the player who suggested this contest idea - 

    Spoiler

    He stood there on the hill top; his eyes scanning the town below for any signs of life. All efforts were in vain, though. The immense destruction had wiped out all traces of the once joyful town. Tears of regret ran down his cheeks. 

    He had betrayed his own people.

     

Criteria

What will the writers be judged on? Here's a list:

  • Creativity
  • Ability to express within the given word limit
  • Grammar and spelling (don't worry about British/American English unless you've used a mixture of both in your entry ?)
  • Quality over quantity - a story with 800 words does not have an edge over a story with 300 words. Your story has to be relevant to the ending and the genre you choose. 

Prizes

Each ending will have separate prizes. They are as follows:

First Place: 60,000 crystals ? and 5 containers ChiyPgD.png.
Second Place: 50,000 crystals ? and 4 containers ChiyPgD.png.

Third Place: 40,000 crystals ? and 3 containers ChiyPgD.png.

Consolation: 25,000 crystals ?

Note

  • You story need not be Tanki-related. We have also provided endings which aren't directly Tanki-related.
  • Any genre is welcome - these endings may seem funny, but a good writer can always construct a horror story or a thriller or a moral story etc. from the given endings. Do not be under the impression that humor is necessary to win.
  • Please keep the word limit in mind - your entry has to be within the word limit except the given ending. Words from the given endings will not contribute towards the total word count. 
  • You can write your story on a Word document or on Google Docs and paste its shareable link in the space provided (in the Google Form).

Important Dates

12th March 2021 - Contest starts (start accepting entries)

26th March 2021 - Contest ends at 12:00 UTC (stop accepting entries)

New deadline: 9th April 2021 (12:00 UTC; stop accepting entries)

Status: CLOSED

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All the best! May the best writer win! Feel free to contact me if you have any doubts.

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The age-old "Continue the Story" contest made many of the legendary writers we know today. We've brought it back - but with a twist: this time, you need to come up an epic start for the story. Ready to conquer the contest? Show us your supreme storytelling skills here!

Credits to @P.4.R.K.O.U.R for the original idea.

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1 minute ago, Files said:

Does the line given has to be at the exact last line like can we write one more line after it?

it said it has to be an ending so I think not, because that wouln't be an ending 

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Quick question, so I can get a feel for what the contest is like....

On 3/1/2021 at 9:55 AM, Venerable said:
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It was rather sad that he couldn't buy his favorite augment after all.

 


So an appropriate "entry/start for the story" for this one would be like......

"He asked his mom to use her credit card but she said no." [Non-competing entry]

 

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32 minutes ago, Tanker-Arthur said:

Quick question, so I can get a feel for what the contest is like....


So an appropriate "entry/start for the story" for this one would be like......

"He asked his mom to use her credit card but she said no." [Non-competing entry]

 

Totally up to you. You can begin with anything, but it should fit in with the story and the ending shouldn't be changed.

If you think differently, this could even be a non-Tanki story! By that I do not mean that you write a story on another game (I'd not recommend that ?), but it could have something to do with robots, for instance. The possibilities are endless.

There is no "appropriate" or "ideal" entry/start/beginning for the story - anything will do as long as it's coherent with the plot. You are bound only by the ending.

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3 minutes ago, Files said:

Im done xD i dont think you can tell me how my story was before the deadline but i rlly want to knowwww :( pls tell me @Venerable

I can give you some feedback, but only after the results are declared. Until then, I will refrain from commenting on your story. All I can say is that I received your entry. ?

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3 hours ago, Venerable said:

I can give you some feedback, but only after the results are declared. Until then, I will refrain from commenting on your story. All I can say is that I received your entry. ?

Okay Got It. Thanks :) Good Luck to all participants

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Oh hi guys!

We waited for 2 full weeks but managed to get only 5 legitimate entries. Therefore, we have decided to extend the deadline by two more weeks. If you still haven't participated, get your rusty brains (or CPUs ?) whirring and send those stories!

3 minutes ago, Files said:

Its over when will the winners be announced?

 

Hi, as you read above, we got very few entries. The deadline has been extended by 2 weeks. Also, results are usually announced within 1-2 weeks after the end of the contest. :)

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18 minutes ago, Venerable said:

Oh hi guys!

We waited for 2 full weeks but managed to get only 5 legitimate entries. Therefore, we have decided to extend the deadline by two more weeks. If you still haven't participated, get your rusty brains (or CPUs ?) whirring and send those stories!

Hi, as you read above, we got very few entries. The deadline has been extended by 2 weeks. Also, results are usually announced within 1-2 weeks after the end of the contest. :)

bruh ive been waiting the whole time. 2 weeks is a lot...... Well, its fine good luck to everyone and please announce winners as soon as possible.

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3 hours ago, Venerable said:

Oh hi guys!

We waited for 2 full weeks but managed to get only 5 legitimate entries. Therefore, we have decided to extend the deadline by two more weeks. If you still haven't participated, get your rusty brains (or CPUs ?) whirring and send those stories!

Hi, as you read above, we got very few entries. The deadline has been extended by 2 weeks. Also, results are usually announced within 1-2 weeks after the end of the contest. :)

uhh for the 4th one does it have to be tanki related or not

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4 hours ago, Venerable said:

Oh hi guys!

We waited for 2 full weeks but managed to get only 5 legitimate entries. Therefore, we have decided to extend the deadline by two more weeks. If you still haven't participated, get your rusty brains (or CPUs ?) whirring and send those stories!

Hi, as you read above, we got very few entries. The deadline has been extended by 2 weeks. Also, results are usually announced within 1-2 weeks after the end of the contest. :)

can i change the words in the ending from he to I

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45 minutes ago, NuclearPakistanii said:

uhh for the 4th one does it have to be tanki related or not

I believe it can go either way - Tanki related or not is fine.

32 minutes ago, NuclearPakistanii said:

can i change the words in the ending from he to I

It's best not to, but if you have to, go ahead.

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Just now, Person_Random said:

I believe it can go either way - Tanki related or not is fine.

It's best not to, but if you have to, go ahead.

Ok can my story be a little dark i mean can it invlolve killing something. It wont be detailed it will just be written as he killed him

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Just now, NuclearPakistanii said:

Ok can my story be a little dark i mean can it invlolve killing something. It wont be detailed it will just be written as he killed him

I've heard of stories with violence in them. I suppose you don't need to get into gruesome detail, but it should be described well enough. Hope that helped ?

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10 minutes ago, Person_Random said:

I've heard of stories with violence in them. I suppose you don't need to get into gruesome detail, but it should be described well enough. Hope that helped ?

My story is done can u tell me if it has been accepted or disqualified when u check it , Im pretty sure i have followed all the rules but i just want to double check

 

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On 3/26/2021 at 11:21 PM, NuclearPakistanii said:

uhh for the 4th one does it have to be tanki related or not

 

On 3/26/2021 at 11:34 PM, NuclearPakistanii said:

can i change the words in the ending from he to I

 

On 3/27/2021 at 12:09 AM, NuclearPakistanii said:

Ok can my story be a little dark i mean can it invlolve killing something. It wont be detailed it will just be written as he killed him

 

On 3/27/2021 at 12:23 AM, NuclearPakistanii said:

My story is done can u tell me if it has been accepted or disqualified when u check it , Im pretty sure i have followed all the rules but i just want to double check

 

While it is normal to have so many doubts, I'd suggest you to think of it this way: What would you tell yourself if you had these doubts? You'd check the topic again, find out those points that concern your doubt, and nine times out of ten you'd know what to do. If you have a question even after that, do not hesitate to ask! 

I'll answer your questions all the same... ?

The very first point in "Note" says that your story need not be Tanki-related. You have been given that freedom. 

You should not change the ending as that is a part of the challenge! You have to come up with a story that fits perfectly with any one of the given endings. Even changing "he" to "I" means that you haven't tried well. Think a bit more, think out of the box, and you'll come up with a good story that fits with the endings without having to alter them.

Yes, your story can be dark, but in that case avoid describing violence and gore.

About your last point, I will check the form later and let you know whether I've received your entry or not.

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On 3/27/2021 at 10:33 AM, Venerable said:

 

 

 

While it is normal to have so many doubts, I'd suggest you to think of it this way: What would you tell yourself if you had these doubts? You'd check the topic again, find out those points that concern your doubt, and nine times out of ten you'd know what to do. If you have a question even after that, do not hesitate to ask! 

I'll answer your questions all the same... ?

The very first point in "Note" says that your story need not be Tanki-related. You have been given that freedom. 

You should not change the ending as that is a part of the challenge! You have to come up with a story that fits perfectly with any one of the given endings. Even changing "he" to "I" means that you haven't tried well. Think a bit more, think out of the box, and you'll come up with a good story that fits with the endings without having to alter them.

Yes, your story can be dark, but in that case avoid describing violence and gore.

About your last point, I will check the form later and let you know whether I've received your entry or not.

dont mean to disturb you but did u get my entry

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13 hours ago, NuclearPakistanii said:

dont mean to disturb you but did u get my entry

Ah yes, I'm sorry I didn't tell you before. I received your entry. Also, it seems to be within the word limit, so no issues

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@Venerable, did you get my entry called the Proud Soldier by AlphaIII?, as it took a while to submit for some reason. Tell me if there are any problems. Thanks

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