Write a story in less than 2000 words that is inspired by this photograph. What do I mean by inspired? Whatever you want me to mean. I leave it to your discretion to choose whether you want to describe the scene, have this photograph describe the mood of your story, or whatever. This of the photograph as a starting point.

Criteria: It should be inspired by the given photo. It should be less than 2000 words. Any genre is fine, but it shouldn't be M rated. Open to all. Please also note that we will take into account how other readers have reacted to the short story. Good luck.

Deadline: Tuesday, February 1st 2006

How to Enter: Email a link to your story to youngwriters101@yahoo.com and I will add your story to the list of entered works. Make sure to put short story contest in the subject line.

Remember the most important thing is to have fun. The photograph is a guide not some kind of law that must be followed. I look forward to reading all of your interesting stories!

Stories Entered:

VOTE (Will begin February 1st)