Hello Everybody!!!  Here is the long (ok, well it wasn't long....but it sounds better) awaited contest Rules! Ok, ok the prompt is here too....SO...ok where to start....oh yeah, the contest!  :D  (I know, I'm driving you insane.  I have that affect on people.  Sorry.)  Ok, so, here it is!

PROMPT

So, I want you to write a story, it can be something other than a story, but it needs to include all the aspects of the prompt, using 5 members of MLC.  (Yes, I want you to write a MLC clan-fic.)  One of the five people in your story must be you.  You can be anywhere in the fiction, but you need to be in there.  The other four people may not all be "Gods of Fiction."  There must be two of the original five people at the end of your story.

The characters in your story must complete one task over a period of at least one week and in at least two locations.  You may have more than the five original "people" in your story, but I'd like it to stay in the clan as much as possible.

Things I'd like you to have/mention/put in your story, or other fiction:

• you [yes, I already mentioned it, but still...]
• a swimming pool [don't ask.  I don't know why I picked that...]
• the weather [somewhere mention the weather at least once.]
• five members of MLC [yes, I said this too, but since I was repeating myself before, why not now too? :D ]
• [hmm....how else shall I torture you.....ok I won't.  Moving on!]

RULES

Time info: You will have one week to write your clan-fic before you can start posting.  Posting will start next Wednesday, November 7th, at 12:00am EST.  [I have to set a certain time zone as well so everyone gets an equal start.]  You can post your entry anytime after the 7th during the time the contest is open.  The contest will end on November 27th at 11:59pm EST.

How to Win: Well, first you have to write your story.  And make it entertaining while following the guidelines.  The person who recieves the most *pops* throughout the contest period, wins the contest.  [So, in other words, it's not my fault about what happens.]

Other Rules Notes and Stuuf: So, sorry if I'm seeming a little strict, I just want to have a smooth contest so I want all this out on the table now.  So here are a few more things that I can't seem to fit into a category.

• Your story must be your own work and a new story.
• The two locations that need to be included above cannot be in the same building.  One building is one location.  [sorry...]
• I will check your story for the things that need to be included.  If I find you are missing something I will bring it to your attention so that it can be adjusted.  If you then choose not to include it, you may be asked to leave the contest.
• No soliciting votes. If I find you are, I will disqualify you immediately.
• If you want to help me out, you can PM me a copy of your entry story with the things that need to be included underlined or bolded so I can check.  [This is totally optional.  I will read all your entries anyway.]
• If you have any questions about anything here, feel free to PM me!
• HAVE FUN!!!!  :D  This is the MOST! important rule.

Ok, enough of me.  It's time for you to start writing!!!  Thanks for helping this contest go!!!  Have fun!  ~ann