Contest spiel and rules:

So. The future: it's gonna be all, I dunno, flying cars, colonies on other planets and electronic paper, right?

Take any idea you have of the future, it's based on our (pretty much, in a sweeping-generalized way) world-wide culture. Assuming that in a thousand years our society will still be here.

The Romans probably thought the same thing.
And the Celts.
And the Egyptians.
And every other dead civilization.

Would a Roman future have flying chariots, with a Mercurial logo emblazoned on the side? Did the Celts see wrist-sized henges, striving for miniaturization? Were mobile pyramids the dream of an ambitious Pharaoh?

Maybe. Doubtful. This is where you come in. Your job can be as difficult as you want to make it. Are you a history major? Know how the Chinese lived in some dynasty of yore? Use your knowledge to formulate a realistic future history. Do your research. Have an over-active imagination and you see ancient Persia planting a flag on the moon? Be creative and tell us how they got there.

Some rules:
1. No out of the blue modern contrivances; i.e. rocket fueled and titanium hulled space craft. At least not with out plausible rationalization. (this one can be kinda bendy)

2. Should be written in story form. Execution and style are important, but content and ideas will be the meat and potatoes, judging-wise.

3. Entries must be at least 2 pages and nothing longer than 10. Single spaced, this isn't English 101; no double spacing!

4. Entries will be accepted until May, 15 and judged by myself and `kindred (possibly. I have to txt him and coerce him into helping.)

5. Prizes: I don't know. Signature pimpage and, anything else, free I can think of. I had this idea a long time ago, and I noted `imperfect, about possible DD's; but she's a busy lady and hasn't had time to get back to me. So that's still up in the air, and possibly will never come down.