Beyond The Stars

What lies out there in the furthest reaches of space? Other life, God, or a vast expanse of emptiness? You Decide. Prose Fiction Only. Min 1200 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 25.00 member dollars. There are 13 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.

Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

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If a word count is not specified above there is no word count requirement. Recommended length is 5,000 words or less.

This contest is open to all members. Past contest winners can join the contest. A voting booth will be created shortly after the deadline is reached. At that time all participants will be contacted so they can vote.

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What lies out there in the furthest reaches of space? Other life, God, or a vast expanse of emptiness? You Decide. Prose Fiction Only. Min 1200 words

If you plan to write for this contest reserve a spot. There are a limited number of entries. A vote by writers will determine the winner. The decision is final. All members that submit a work are encouraged to vote. One entry per person. New entries to the site only. If you already posted a work on FanStory.com that work is not eligible for a contest.

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Deadline: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 11:59pm EST.

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Contest Entries

Author Name	Submission Status
David Dennis Ryan	Position Reserved
Rachel Jamerson1	Entered The Universe
zanya	Entered Stargazing
Cathy M	Entered Arid Desolation
BermyBye50	Entered Beyond The Stars