If it hadn't been for...

Write a story that starts with the sentence: If it hadn't been for... You may finish the sentence as you wish. Your story must start with the partial sentence above. You have the option to put it in quotes (for dialogue) and to change the punctuation at the end. The story can be about anything but start with the above wording. Creative approaches are welcomed but the contest voters will be aware of the challenge made here to begin your story with the sentence provided.

Minimum length 1000 words. Maximum Length 3,000 words.

The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 45.00 member dollars. There are only 3 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 60.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 5 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.

Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Thursday, June 23, 2016.

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