Each month, I'll be debuting a new literature challenge that will run throughout the entire month. Each month's challenge will have a different theme. The common thread is that each challenge is designed to be fun, challenging, and to expand the writer's repertoire by introducing styles, genres, or methods of writing that most people either haven't been introduced to or don't have much practice in (for more details about what these challenges are meant to do, visit here.)

So, without further ado, let's get on with October's challenge!


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CHALLENGE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
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Deadline: November 02, 12:00AM EST (deadline's on the 2nd since this is late going up)

Your Assignment: This particular month's trial is a bit odd. Your only hint is that this paragraph follows what you must do. Try not to stray from it; it is your paradigm. Study it rigorously, and you just may find out what is so unusual about it. Although I told you the paragraph's unusual (not wrong, just unusual), you should still think about it first. It's a bit tricky. If you're stuck, you could try to ask. I might drop a hint.

Poetry and prose entries are both welcome. For prose, it should be about short story length (1000-7500 words). If it's a bit above or below, don't worry about it. For poetry, I'll say 4-5 stanzas will be the bare minimum. Haiku, limericks, and so forth would just be too short to provide a challenge. Since you have a month to work on it, make sure you proofread. Spelling and grammar count! Genre and subject matter is completely up to you, but try to keep the content PG-13.

Prizes:
1st place: 1 year sub or similarly priced print from wishlist.
2nd place: 3 month sub or similarly priced print from wishlist.
3rd place: 1 month sub or similarly priced print from wishlist.
Note: If there is only one entry, that person will automatically receive the 3rd place prize for their effort. If there are two, the winning entry will receive the 2nd place prize and the remaining entry will receive the 3rd place prize.

Story Behind This Challenge: Sometimes, you don't truly appreciate something until you're denied it. Limitation is the most common way to challenge a writer, so what could be a more difficult challenge than limiting something so common?