Theme:
Reincarnated to an unfamiliar place/world
Short Story Writing Contest Winner
Nezuko Kamado
Title: "A World of My Very Own"
As I breathed my last breath, I felt a bright light engulf me and in the blink of an eye, I found myself in a world completely different from the one I left behind. Everything around me was strange, and I felt like an outsider in my own existence.
I looked around and saw nothing but a vast expanse of empty desert, the sun beating down on my skin with unimaginable intensity. I was completely alone, with no one and nothing to guide me. The only thing I had was the clothes on my back and the memories of my past life.
Despite the overwhelming sense of loneliness and isolation, I found myself drawn to the beauty of this new world. The colours were more vivid than anything I had ever seen, and the sounds were otherworldly, like a symphony played by the gods themselves.
As I wandered, I heard a strange chanting coming from somewhere in the distance. Despite my fear, I followed the sound, hoping to find some semblance of civilization in this strange and uncharted land.
When I finally reached the source of the chanting, I was met with a sight that took my breath away. There, in the heart of the desert, stood a magnificent city made of shining gold. The buildings were towering, the streets busy with activity, and the people were all strange and unique, each one possessing a quality that made them stand out from the rest.
As I approached the city, I was greeted with open arms. The people showed me kindness and compassion, offering me a place to stay and food to eat. They treated me like one of their own, and I felt a sense of belonging that I had never felt before.
But just as quickly as I had been welcomed into this community, I was shunned for what I was. The people feared me, believed that I was a creature of dark magic, and no matter how much I tried to prove otherwise, I was met with hostility and disdain.
I realized that I had been placed in this world not as a reward for my past life, but as a test. My existence was meant to challenge me and push me to the limits of my strength and endurance. And in that moment, as I stood alone in the desert, I understood that this world was mine to conquer, and that I would not be defeated.
Short Story Writing Contest 1st Runner-Up
Yashiro Nene
Title: "New World, New Start Up"
"That damned girl, I know I shouldn't have trusted her. That stab reached deep through me" Anna grumbled on as she woke up from what seems like she just went through a comatose. 'Weird why does it seem like i have no wound? Did it heal up? How long was I asleep for it to heal? Nevermind at least i'm still alive"
Having woken up she started to look at her surroundings, a dark place where only little light can be seen. 'Seems like a tunnel, why would of all places that stupid girl would have put me here?' Anna heaved a sigh as she tried to stand up having a hard time doing so.
"I need to find father he should also be here or he can be together with that girl, after all he is the mastermind of this whole set up of murdering me" Anna talked like someone's listening to her while making her way to the only source of light available in what she is in.
As she reached the opening she is welcomed by an unfamiliar place. Her face endowed a confused look as she gazed through the flying cars and the seemingly floating buildings not far away from where she is standing. "What the fuck? Is this some kind of an illusion?"
'How long was I asleep for things to escalate this far?' Anna continued looking at the new scenery before her, not being able to walk as she tried to understand what is happening to her.
"Hey, what are you doing here?" Spoke an unfamiliar voice. Anna looked at the source of the voice and she is welcomed ny a sight of a flying car that is opened and a girl looking through it.
"Nothing just daydreaming and waiting for the right moment for someone to kill me." Anna spoke jokingly with her eyebrows raised.
"Oh do you want me to call for some assassins for you?" The girl spoke as if unaware of the joke Anna threw. 'This girl.. Doesn't she know a joke?'
"Of course not! Do you not get how a joke works?"
"Well who would trow a joke at someone whom they just first met?"
"Duh me" Anna found someone interesting, someone who can make this unfamiliar world fun for her.
"So care to tell me why are they flying cars and floating buildings?" She tried to make a conversation with her hoping to get some information.
"Flying cars?!! Floating buildings?!! Girl what have you been doing all this time for you to not know this." Even when the girl seem estranged with how she does not know anything she still proceed to tell her more about the world they are in.
'I hope my father is here so that I can kill him, I will make sure to give him a painful death' Anna thought while listening to the girls words, hidden beneath her smile the sinful thing she is planning.
Short Story Writing Contest 2nd Runner-Up
Penelope Eckhart
NA
Top 5
Short Story Writing Contest Top 4
Gray Fullbuster
Title: "Ari the Cat"
In a bustling city filled with towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, there once lived a young boy named Ritsu. Ritsu was a kind-hearted and curious child who spent his days exploring the nooks and crannies of his neighborhood. However, one fateful day, tragedy struck, and Ritsu's life was cut short in a car accident.
In the realm between life and death, Ritsu found himself surrounded by a warm and shimmering light. As he passed through this ethereal barrier, his spirit transformed into something new and unexpected. Ritsu's radiant spirit emerged in the body of a small, black and white kitten.
Confused and disoriented, Ritsu, now a cat, found himself in an unfamiliar world. The once-familiar sights and sounds had transformed into something alien and enticing. Tantalizing smells wafted through the air, and strange creatures scurried past him.
Ritsu, now known as Ari, explored this new world with the same sense of wonder he had possessed as a young boy. He darted through narrow alleyways and leaped over stone walls, his spirit embracing the freedom and curiosity that being a cat afforded him.
As Ari's days turned into weeks, he encountered other feline residents of this foreign world. They shared stories of their own journeys and welcomed him into their tight-knit community. Ari formed deep friendships with other cats who had also once been human, each with their own unique stories and experiences.
Together, they roamed the bustling city streets, observing the humans bustling about in their busy lives. Ari couldn't help but long for human companionship, reminiscing about his days as Ari, playing with friends and spending time with his family.
One day, while exploring a quiet park, Ari caught sight of a young girl sitting on a bench, her eyes filled with sadness. He approached her cautiously, his gentle purring catching her attention. The girl, named Aella, had recently lost her beloved pet cat and was still grieving.
Ari nuzzled against Aella, offering her comfort in his presence. Aella felt an inexplicable connection to this little black and white kitten and decided to take him home. From that moment on, Ari became a source of love and companionship for Aella, just as she became a beacon of warmth and acceptance for the feline spirit within him.
In their newfound bond, Ari experienced the joys of being loved and cared for by a human once again. He would curl up by Aella's side as she read stories or playfully chase after feathers she dangled for him. Through their connection, Ari discovered that love could transcend the barriers of form and bring comfort and healing to both humans and animals alike.
As the years passed, Ari and Aella grew older together, their bond unbreakable. And although Ari's time in this world was different from before, his spirit remained resilient and grateful. He had found a new purpose, a new love, and a new way to experience the wonders of life.
Short Story Writing Contest Top 5
Secre Swallowtail
Title: "Another Life"
It was as if time itself stopped, as Morana saw with her own eyes how the lifeless body of her once dearly beloved husband fall to the ground. Everything went silent for a moment until the only thing she can hear was the scream of a woman filled with so much pain, it wasn't until her throat start hurting did she realize it was actually her who was screaming. As her trembling hands reach out to the body of her husband, countless of people surrounded her and at last beheaded her. Everything went black...
When Morana opened her eyes she was in another body...another world. Thinking that God must have given her another chance at life, she started living normally in the modern world. That was until at 5 years old she met the child version of her husband "Luke", they became friends and went to the same school. "God...must have thought that our life before was unfair...so he gave me a chance to be happy with my husband in this world" she muttered, as she looked at the face of Luke who was currently walking happily towards her.
They then started college, at her 18th birthday Luke asked her to be his girlfriend and Morana happily agreed. They started dating, eating different foods, going to different places, and just...enjoying each other's company. As they sat at a park, Morana felt tired and rested her head on Luke's shoulder. "You can take a short nap if you're tired...I'll wake you up when it's time to go home" he said, with the most loving voice. Morana slowly closed her eyes and took a nap.
When she opened her eyes, she was standing alone on a ground filled with blood and as she looked ahead of her, she shivered in fear as Morana saw many lifeless bodies of Luke. Morana screamed at the top of her lungs then all of a sudden she was awoken by Luke who looked worried as she seemed to be having a nightmare. With tears falling down from her face, Morana hugged Luke tightly, Luke who was confused and worried about Morana hugged her back and reassured her that everything was alright.
That day, it was getting late when they started to go home, while on their way a strange man started to approach them. In the blink of an eye the man took out a knife and stabbed Luke in his upper abdomen, the man then fled away from the scene. As Morana saw everything, she immediately goes to Luke and started calling for help while tears are falling down from her face. "Morana...please..... don't cry...hah...I...l-love..you" he muttered as the life in him slowly dissappears. That's when memorise started flooding Morana's head. "5201314" she muttered...She remembered that time when she made a deal with the Devil to save Luke. The Devil gave her a chance to save him in another life...but...THE DEVIL ALWAYS LIE....5,201,314th life and she still couldn't save him. As everything around her started going black she realized, "Ah...It's starting again..."
Other Entries
Short Story Writing Contest Entry#1
Yu Iljin
NA
Short Story Writing Contest Entry#3
Urgot
Title: "A new life in another world"
As I walk along the roads. I didn't realize that I walk into my death and got hit by a speeding car.As I stared across the road I see lots of people gathered around me and my vision start to fade."No...no...no!! This can't be the end" as the heat from my body fades and everything turns to pure darkness and suddenly...A light burst right Infront of me and I saw 2 completely strangers saying"He looks so cute like you honey" and the other replied"yes he surely become the hero of this town" as I cried helplessly.
Years passed and my age turned 3 I saw my mom using magic and my father is cutting woods and I thought"maybe I should do what mom do" as I point my palm against the wall and suddenly a wind starts gathering on my palm and I don't know what to do so I accidentally shoot against the wall and I got pushed and hit the other wall knock me unconscious.
As years passed and I got graduated on magic academy I got married to a lady name grey
She's the daughter of the famous king of the region called enarks and I manage to get her parents blessing after I defeated the army of the abyss as well as their leader now I lived with her with two blessed children and we're living in her father's kingdom where everything is at peace.
Short Story Writing Contest Entry#6
Akane Kinoshita
Title: "Into The World Of Freedom"
In a hospital, where a girl named Hazeia is on her hospital bed. She was lying down, just looking out the window, watching the sky so bright and beautiful. There were birds chirping, kids playing, and teenagers and older people walking from any direction. She couldn't do anything but watch them. If it weren't for her illness, she wouldn't be where she is right now. She has been in this hospital for almost three years.
All those stopped when the nurse walked in, asking "Are you okay, sweetie?"."Ah, yes, I am," was Hazeia's response. The nurse smiled at Hazeia's response and went to check her vitals.A few minutes later, the nurse left after checking her vitals, and Hazeia went back to what she was doing earlier.
Time had passed, and the doctor came to see her and said something that made her heart tighten in fear. After the doctor said those words, tears were dropping, and looking down, she couldn't believe what was happening. It left her in shock. "I'm sorry to say this, darling, but you only have two months to live, the doctor said, leaving the room. "W-why... why am I being treated like this? Why is life so unfair!" She yelled, sobbing in pain and gripping the bed sheets. "All I ever wanted was to live my life just like the people outside. What did I do to deserve all this?" All she did was cry in pain. There was no other use; her life was worthless, so she went to sleep.
A few hours later, the nurse went to check on Hazeia, but when she walked in, she was horrified.
"Hazeia! Hazeia!" words yelled in Hazeia's ear. What is happening, and who is that yelling my name? She opened her eyes, shocked to see someone in front of her. "Who are you?" she said. "I'm Gwen! Your friend!" Gwen replied and smiled. "What? W- Where am I!?" Hazeia responded in fear. "You are in the world of Freedom! I'm your guardian angel!" she replied with a smile.
Hazeia couldn't believe what was happening. "What am I doing here then??" Hazeia said. Gwen giggled. "You killed yourself, remember? And now you're here, you got reincarnated, isn't that awesome?" Gwen replied.
"W- What do you mean reincarnated!? What are you talking about? Gah! My head hurts." All the memories of what happened came running into her head. How she took off her nebulizer and pulled off the wire. She fell to the ground in pure darkness. She killed herself. "I can't believe this, I actually killed myself."
After all that had happened, days had passed, and Hazeia and Gwen became good friends. They both enjoyed exploring and finding new things together. Hazeia finally accepted her fate and was living the life she always wanted, with Gwen, of course.
Short Story Writing Contest Entry#8
Gepard
Title: "Epilogue"
The girl was rushing To Find her best friend at the airport as she runs fast to find her best friend, while holding a note that the boy made yesterday as she is running furiously she monologues about for not getting too late.
(Girl)
No! No! Please! I hope I’m am not too late
*She breathes heavily.
On the other hand, a boy is waiting at the 2nd floor of the airport as he shows sign of displeased while looking at the schedule time in the airport.
The Girl who is running towards the 2nd floor she noticed a Boy who is standing near the schedule board sitting while looking as displeased the tears of the girl begins to fall as she runs toward him.
(Flight Attendant)
The plane has landed please be inform that the plane for airline 7766 has landed successfully, you may now proceed to board the plane. The boy heard the flight attendant and he begins to stand up from his chair to board the plane and suddenly he heard a girl screaming his name, he looks back and he saw a girl running towards him. The girl screams his name
(Girl)
Jayce It’s me! I hope I am not too late to chase you here in the airport.
As the tears falls from his face while looking to the girl.
(Jayce)
Michaella is that you my best friend?
Michaella runs towards him and hugs him tightly and Jayce was shock but proceeds to hug her back while his tears falling too much.
(Michaella)
Why didn’t you tell me that you are in love with me? Why?! Why aren’t you saying anything? Tell me why. I can’t contain my feelings it hurts so much that goodbye is the only way I could reciprocate your feelings, it feels like it’s too late. But Still I wanted to be with you
As the tears falls again and flows to her body as she cries too hard.
(Jayce)
I’m so sorry Michaella, I’m really sorry. I tried but I know to myself that I am not good enough for u, that’s why I stay away and keeps my feeling hidden from you. I know it’s too late but we can still keep going in the future.
(Michaella)
Idiot! Idiot!! You are an idiot!!
*sobbing as she hugs him tightly.
(Jayce)
I’m sorry. But there’s something I wanted to tell you before I go.
She is still crying and hugging Jayce but she is willing to hear him as she looks at the face of Jayce’s face that is full of tears.
(Jayce)
I love you so much I really do, I love you since the day we met you never knew it ‘cuz I hide it from you and also I don’t want you to get hurt because of my inferiority complex as a man, but still I know I made a lot of mistake but I did try to change myself for you, but still it isn’t good enough and it was too late. I’m sorry.
She punches his chest gently as she looks again at the face of Jayce while still pouring tears.
(Michaella)
Idiot!! If you did ever share your burden to me then we didn’t even reach to this point of leaving me alone here on this country.
(Jayce)
Sorry I didn’t have the courage to say it before, but now I have the confidence that I could tell you what I am feeling on this stage of our relationship.
Jayce hugs the girl tightly like he will never letting her go as he slowly looks the girl in the eye as she looks back to his eye.
(Michaella)
I Love you. Please! *she holds his hand. Promise me that you will be back, I’ll be waiting for you.
(Jayce)
Don’t worry I will return, I promise I’ll be back, hehe.
He smiles at her slowly wipe her tears and he looks to her eye admiring the beauty of her eyes. While Michaella wanted to see his eyes too as Jayce leans to her face acting like they will kiss each other but in reality they did it.
Both of them doing a kiss like sweetly as slowly, Michaella begins to smile after the kiss, While Jayce says his farewell message to Michaella as he goes walking in the aisle towards the boarding plane with a smile on his.
(Jayce)
I will be back for you. I Promise from the bottom of my heart.
(Michaella)
You promise! Please prove it to me that you’ll comeback okay!
He waves his hand and he moves on.
It’s been three years but still he didn’t go back to her as Jayce received a letter that the girl he loves is already getting married and giving him an invitation to go on the wedding because Michaela couldn’t wait any longer for Jayce and Michaella will marry another man. Suddenly Jayce falls to the ground while crying because he couldn’t accept that Michaella couldn’t wait for him, then he stands up again to walk in a bridge because he realized that Michaela is going to get married with someone else and not him as he speaks to himself.
(Jayce)
“If you ever believe that he is the one for you then I'll be gladly letting you go just make sure that he really loves you because I will always be here forever, I’m sorry if you couldn’t wait for me, I will be waiting for the day that you'll come back to me even if it's pretty impossible for it to happen.” Well, I’ll be going.
As the scene of a man walking down in the bridge reminiscing the moments that the love he had was gone and the person he loves is already move on while him stuck with the promise of returning back.
Short Story Writing Contest Entry#9
Kiyotaka Ayanokoji
Title: "My Second Life in Isekai Life"
Mizaki Kenkie was a boy who was always bullied because of his appearance.
He has been the subject of resentment and contempt from everyone around him.
Despite many adversities,Mizaki does what he can to offer kindness to those who need it.
As class was over,a beautiful girl named Sakura talks to Mizaki and it was her childhood friend.
Later,they went home.
As Mizaki is on his way,a group of boys came and suddenly punched Mizaki in the face.
"Oi,why are you talking so casually to Sakura,you filthy kid?"
Then the boy grabbed Mizaki's shirt.
"She's my childhood friend."Mizaki said while suffering and wants to be released.
"Don't be so full of yourself,kid. Just because your his childhood friend,you can talk to her casually like that. An ugly being like you shouldn't have friends."
"Right. A filthy human shouldn't be close to us"the other boy said with a pity face."
"Brat, don't ever talk to Sakura again. Your grossness is making us grossed out. Well kill you next time you talk to Sakura again."
The boy punched Mizaki and throwed him on the ground.
"Boys,take care of the rest".
Mizaki can't stand because of the pain and he's in despair hearing those words.
"Now,we can have fun torturing you."
Mizaki was kicked over and over until they were satisfied torturing and hearing Mizaki's dreadful scream.
"Let's go before someone see us."
They immediately leave while Mizaki vomits blood and slowly stands to go back home desperately.
When Mizaki arrived,he then look to the mirror,looking at his appearance.
He was dirty all around,his face was beaten up and he was injured because what happened earlier.
"Why am I like this?Do i deserve such punishment?I didn't do anything bad.Why?Why?"
Mizaki was crying destroying things he can find.
"Because of this filthy body, l became hated. I can't even talk to Sakura again. Why l am suffering if l can just die then."
He was lost in thought remembering his past sufferings when he remembered what his father said when he was little.
"Son,in tough times you mustn't give up. No matter what evil they will do, repay them with kindness. You'll get your own happiness someday. Just wait."
Netherless, Mizaki lost his hope and decided he will kill his self until suddenly he felt unconscious.
Mizaki waked up under a tree with mountains with wild animals and beautiful flowers.
"Wha-what?Where am I?Am l dreaming?Am l in a countryside?But i was in my house before."
Not knowing anything,Mizaki roams around and was admiring the view.He sees a lake and when seeing his reflection,he was shocked.
"Is this my face?But my face had pimples and i was fat before why are they gone now?This is not my body but why am l controlling it?Is this perhaps another world?"
Mizaki's goal is to explore this world. He will start his journey to this unfamiliar Isekai world. He will encounter many challenges,found items and new friends,and discover the secrets of this world.
Short Story Writing Contest Entry#10
Xhaya
Title: Little Shoemaker
Once upon a time in the town of Araya there was a boy who dream is to be a professional shoemaker. Arthur Cain was a poor boy, but this did not hinder his dreams of becoming a great shoemaker. "Arthur, buy some ingredients we need to cook later" said his mother. His mother sell some vegetables and fruit right in front of their house. Arthur bought it at the market and saw a pair of shoes in a store and that shoes reminded him of the beauty and brilliance of this shoe. "Someday I will be able to make a shoe like this that is shiny like a pearl", Arthur said while walking away and then suddenly...
The shoemakers in Araya noticed this, walked and asked Arthur who was touched by the color and luster of the shoes he made, "Does it look good?" Said the shoemaker. "Yes, the shoes are beautiful sir".Arthur said, "Do you want to buy it" said the shoemaker, "No, I don't have the money to buy such a fancy and beautiful shoe" Arthur said in shock." I'm just kidding" shoemaker said while smiling, "You know when I was a child I was just like you, but poverty did not stop me from stopping my dream" said the shoemaker. "Do you want me to teach you" the shoemaker asked young Arthur. "Yes", Arthur replied.
After a few years of Arthur's training with the shoemaker he met at the shoe store, he became a professional shoemaker and Arthur Cain's family life became prosperous. Gain a charity for the children to teach them what are the basic ideas in making shoes and teach them how they can achieve there goal someday.
Arthur's said: "Don't give up because you are poor, make it as an inspiration to pursue your dream and make it reality".
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SHORT STORY WRITING CONTEST:
Theme: "Reincarnated to an unfamiliar place/world"
Mechanics:
1. This contest is open to any member of Shounen Gakuen.
2. The story you will submit must have a title. One entry only will be accepted per member.
3. It should strictly follow the theme or at least need to be related.
4. All entries should have a minimum of 300 words and a maximum of 600 words including the title.
5. It should be in the English language.
6. The author should submit an original work and not a translated or copycat of any published work.
7. Any instances of plagiarism caught will disqualify the member from the contest.
9. Once done, you can post your entry in our official FB group before July 8, 2023, together with the following format:
Name:
Division:
#SGShortStoryWritingContest
Title:
(Your Story)
NOTE: Posting your entries earlier will be an advantage in getting more reactions.
REMINDER: Once the entry is posted, the entry is not allowed to be edited or reuploaded in the FB group without the permission of the Higher Order.
Criteria for judging:
Theme - 20%
Characters, Setting, and atmosphere - 35%
Plot - 25%
Quality/Grammar/Spelling - 10%
Audience impact - 10%