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SMASH! Blurb Competition Winner 2013

The winner of our first Blurb Competition is Loki-chan with her entry "the gentle fall".

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Thanks to everyone who entered. I hope you consider joining in more of the SMASH! writing challenges and competitions next year.

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2013 SMASH Fanfiction Competition Master Post

SMASH! Fanfiction Competition 2013 is now finished.

I'd like to thank all our participants, as well as our fantastic judges and the people who took the time to fill out our public voting form.

Please take the time to read the fanfics from our awesome participants and then leave a comment for the author.

Thank you.

Category 1: <1000 words
Winner: Spirited Phantasm Aftermath [Touhou Project and Fate/stay night] by Pensive Rumination Observer
* Abort and redirect. [One Piece] by arctic dragon
* The Unknown [Neon Genesis Evangelion] by Kamui Shiro
* The Making of Kaiba's Revelations [YuGiOh] by Enchanter/Enchan
* Take a breath; you're going to war. [D.Gray-man] by arctic dragon
* Valentine's day ficlet [Sket Dance]
* Unintentional Affection [Super Mario] by Bill

Category 2: >1000 words
Winner: "Alone Together" [Dissidia Duodecim: Final Fantasy] by Razer Athane
Judges' Choice: The Day the Snow Stopped Falling [The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya] by RustyBlade
* In Recent Memory [Shingeki no Kyojin] by Rugiku
* Heart and Happiness [Mario] by Paint.A.Smile
* Driven to Insanity [Hetalia] by EngManx97
* Just Give Me a Smile [Cardcaptor Sakura] by PolarBlue
* The Exploration of a Certain Dragon's Mind [Fairy Tail] by Miss Pavalova
* The SOS Brigade’s Battle of the Anime Characters [MISC., Haruhi Suzumiya, Naruto, Lucky Star] by PikaFlash
* a man gone mad [Steins;Gate] by LoneGothic
* Cry to the Moon (Series Epilogue) [X TV] by Wynter
* Daydream Syndrome [Axis Powers Hetalia] by L. E Trickery
* Just So You Know [Angelic Layer] by Wynter
* Yuki; of the wolf children [The Wolf Children] by stephage
* Daughter of Hope [Fire Emblem: Awakening] by Ventus Phoenix
* Disturbances in SOLDIER [Final Fantasy 7] by Enchanter/Enchan
* "Eon" [Final Fantasy X] by Razer Athane
* An episode of Ayanami Rei [Neon Genesis Evangelion] by Kamui Shiro

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[2013] Spirited Phantasm Aftermath (Category 1: <1000 words)

Title: Spirited Phantasm Aftermath
Author: Pensive Rumination Observer (LINK)
Rating: PG
Prompt: Exploration
Fandom/Series: Touhou Project & Fate/stay night
Word Count: 994 Words
Disclaimer: I do not own either the Touhou Project or the Fate/stay night franchise. Both the characters and world in my fanfiction are the intellectual property of others with much higher pay checks
Summary: Into the end of the 4th Holy Grail war walks a figure who will alter the proceedings to the beginning of the 5th. There's no telling whether whatever results will be for better or worse...but at least it'll potentially be funnier, right?

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[2013] Abort and redirect. (Category 1: <1000 words)

Title: Abort and redirect.
Author: arctic_dragon
Rating: PG
Prompt: Exploration
Fandom/Series: One Piece
Word Count: 837 Words
Disclaimer: I do not, in any way, profit from the story and all creative rights to the characters belong to their original creator(s).
Summary: "Danger!" Luffy cheered, arms thrown above his head.

Exploration does not equal danger. Unless your name is Luffy.

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[2013] The Unknown (Category 1: <1000 words)

Title: The Unknown
Author: Kamui Shiro
Rating: PG
Prompt: "It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn.” - quote by Paul Coelho
Fandom/Series: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Word Count: 995 Words
Disclaimer: I do not own Neon Genesis Evangelion or any of the characters portrayed in the story. They are the property of Gainax Studios.
Summary: The unknown is always dark, bleak and uncertain. If ayanami was in danger, the unknown would be the last thing on the young Ikari’s mind.

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[2013] The Making of Kaiba's Revelations. (Category 1: <1000 words)

Title: The Making of Kaiba's Revelations.
Author: Enchanter/Enchan
Rating: PG
Prompt: Exploration
Fandom/Series: YuGiOh
Word Count: 959 Words
Disclaimer: I do not own YuGiOh or any of its pure deliciousness (Characters). This is a fan based work
Summary: Kaiba has enslaved Joey Wheeler to work for him but finds that instead of woe and torment the blond duelist is getting along quite nicely. This will not do. Since when has Seto Kaiba ever left Joey Wheeler alone to be carefree? Perhaps he will figure out a few things about himself along the way.

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[2013] Take a breath; you're going to war. (Category 1: <1000 words)

Title: Take a breath; you're going to war.
Author: arctic_dragon
Rating: PG
Prompt: “It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn.” - quote by Paul Coelho
Fandom/Series: D.Gray-man
Word Count: 800 Words
Disclaimer: I do not, in any way, profit from the story and all creative rights to the characters belong to their original creator(s).
Summary: They'd held no hope going into the battle, but the arrival of one man brought them to the depths of despair.

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[2013] Valentine’s Day sket dance ficlet remake of chapter 188 (Category 1: <1000 words

Title: Valentine’s Day sket dance ficlet remake of chapter 188
Rating: PG
Prompt: Exploration
Fandom/Series: Sket Dance
Word Count: 651 Words
Disclaimer: I do not, in any way, profit from the story and all creative rights to the characters belong to their original creator(s).
Summary:

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[2013] Unintentional Affection (Category 1: <1000 words)

Title: Unintentional Affection
Author: Bill
Rating: PG
Prompt: Exploration
Fandom/Series: Super Mario
Word Count: 988 Words
Disclaimer: I, the author of this ficlet, do not claim ownership of Nintendo's original concepts or any of the characters affiliated with it. I do, however, reserve the right to my plot for the sake of the integrity of my literature.
Summary: Peach has finally put her foot down- things need to change around Bowser's castle. In a twist of role-reversal, Peach rescues Mario and meets a big fan- Bowser Jr, who is under the false pretense that Peach is his mother.

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[2013] In Recent Memory (Category 2: >1000 words)

Title: In Recent Memory
Author: Rugiku (LINK)
Rating: PG
Prompt: Exploration
Fandom/Series: Shingeki No Kyojin (Attack on Titan)
Word Count: 1075 Words
Disclaimer:I do not own or make profit from this fanfiction or the series Shingeki No Kyojin.
Summary: For the first time in the history of the Three Walls, mankind was "winning". Humans are retaking the land they once owned, pushing farther than they had ever been in recent memory. What was a little exploration on the side?

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[2013] Heart and Happiness (Category 2: >1000 words)

Title: Heart and Happiness
Author: Paint.A.Smile
Rating: PG
Prompt: "It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn" - quote by Paul Coelho
Fandom/Series: Mario
Word Count: 1704 Words
Disclaimer: This story is created by me but the characters are not created by me
Summary: Mario had been poisoned by a witch and turned evil. He had then taken Princess Peach and locked her away in Bean Valley. Luigi and Browser searched for Princess Peach and finally found her. Luigi sacrificed himself to get Peach's love back even though he loved her.

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[2013] Just Give Me a Smile (Category 2: >1000 words)

Title: Just Give Me a Smile
Author: PolarBlue
Rating: G
Prompt: "It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn." - quote by Paul Coelho
Fandom/Series: Cardcaptor Sakura
Word Count: 1227 Words
Disclaimer: I do not own Cardcaptor Sakura or its characters. I send my love to Clamp
Summary: An encounter between two strangers (Sakura x Syaoran)

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[2013] The Exploration of a Certain Dragon’s Mind (Category 2: >1000 words)

Title: The Exploration of a Certain Dragon’s Mind
Author: Miss Pavalova
Rating: PG
Prompt: Exploration
Fandom/Series: Fairy Tail
Word Count: 3415 Words
Disclaimer: I do not, in any way, profit from this story and all creative rights to the characters belong to their original creator(s).
Summary: To explore was to venture into territories of the unknown... One had to be cautious of any dangers that they may face, such as the unravelling of a person's true character.

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[2013] The SOS Brigade’s Battle of the Anime Characters (Category 2: >1000 words)

Title: The SOS Brigade’s Battle of the Anime Characters
Author: Pikaflash (LINK)
Rating: PG
Prompt: "It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn." - quote by Paul Coelho
Fandom/Series: Naruto, Lucky Star, Fullmetal Alchemist, Pokémon, CLAMP, Love Hina, K-On!, Haruhi Suzumiya (and a small cameo by Ouran High Host Club)
Word Count: 7549 Words
Disclaimer: All characters, Anime, Manga, Games and miscellaneous series mentioned or appearing in this fanfic belong to their respective owners. This fanfic is simply a medium to express ideas for non-profit entertainment purposes.
Summary: Seven Anime Characters are in a contention for the title for the Best Anime Character by the SOS Brigade. However, selecting the best Anime Character is not as easy as it looks by the SOS Brigade’s standards.

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[2013] The Day the Snow Stopped Falling (Category 2: >1000 words)

Title: The Day the Snow Stopped Falling
Rating: PG
Prompt: “It is said that the darkest hour of the night come just before the dawn.” - quote by Paul Coelho
Fandom/Series: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Word Count: 7593 Words
Disclaimer: This is a non-profit work of fiction. All characters and creative rights are property of their respective owners.
Summary: Kyon is shaken by the sudden disappearance of the SOS Brigade’s very own trusted book-worm, Yuki Nagato. The Data Overmind threatened to delete her existence and the time has come! But not all is as it seems...Kyon’s greatest threat is much closer to home, not beyond the stars...

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[2013] “Alone Together” (Category 2: >1000 words)

Title: “Alone Together”
Rating: PG
Prompt: “It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn.” - quote by Paul Coelho
Fandom/Series: Dissidia Duodecim: Final Fantasy
Word Count: 1393 Words
Disclaimer: I do not, in any way, profit from the story and all creative rights to the characters belong to their original creator(s).
Summary: In the final moments leading up to the final battle at the Rift, Lightning dwells on the events and finds that even she needs comforting.

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[2013] a man gone mad (Category 2: >1000 words)

Title: a man gone mad
Author: LoneGothic (LINK)
Rating: PG
Prompt: "It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn." - quote by Paul Coelho
Fandom/Series: Steins;Gate (anime)
Word Count: 3991 Words
Disclaimer: All original work owned by creators of Steins;Gate (5pb, etc.) - fanfiction is my own work
Summary: Okabe Rintarou is a man gone mad (in the heart and in the head.)

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[2013] Cry to the Moon [ Series Epilogue ] (Category 2 : >1000 words)

Title: Cry to the Moon [ Series Epilogue ]
Author: Wynter
Rating: PG
Prompt: N/A
Fandom/Series: X TV
Word Count: 2394 Words
Disclaimer: I do not, in any way, profit from the story and all creative rights to the characters belong to their original creator(s).
Summary: Fuma tries to come to terms with what he has done, and begins to see a way in which he can move forward. (What should have happened post episode 24.)

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[2013] Daydream Syndrome (Category 2: >1000 words)

Title: Daydream Syndrome
Author: L. E Trickery
Rating: PG
Prompt: Exploration
Fandom/Series: Axis Powers Hetalia
Word Count: 5509 Words
Disclaimer: These characters do not belong to me and solely to their original creator and I do not gain any profits from the story and any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.
Summary: England, after having a fight with Sealand that rekindles past memories decided to drink off his pain but it only creates a weird situation where he must journey through his own mind. But will he escape or not from the corners of his most darkest of doubts.

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