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HOW TO ENTER THE COMPETITION?

1. Write a short story in English, thematically related to the world of H.P. Lovecraft (2000-20000 characters).

2. The plot of the story should begin with the worshippers of Cthulhu reaching an island, where in the middle they discover a hole reaching to R’lyeh.

3. Send the text file in a private message to the user agatastruzyna (Agata) on the Worshippers of Cthulhu Discord server. The submission should also include information about the author: a pseudonym or other signature that the author would like to accompany the work.

4. You have time till May 2, 2024 (9 am CET).

PRIZES

1st place:
2nd place:
3rd place:
4th place:
5th place:
6th place:

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We understand that people are weak and often wander in darkness.

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COMUNITY SUBMISSIONS

  • I’m not the first captain, no, but the first one to set foot on this godforsaken shore. The old captain simply disappeared a week ago. Our passengers didn’t seem to care much about it. „Our promised land isn’t far anymore“, was their cryptic reply after we informed them about it. The crew chose me as new captain, since I was the only one left to properly navigate a ship. Now let me tell you, for there is not much time anymore, what we found after our landing. Anchoring wasn’t an easy task to do, far from it. The sea goes…

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  • Everything was black. And cold. Very cold.I felt as if I was wrapped in a frozen blanket, snug and tight. I couldn’t move or see.My head was hammering and I heard strange muted sounds, voices?.I tried to speak but as I opened my mouth it was immediately filled with what, water? Salt water? It was cold as winter and flowed like freezing icicles down my throat and down into the lungs. Panic! I can’t breathe. I finally managed to break the horrifying paralysis and started moving my arms and legs, but even while flailing wildly I failed to touch anything.…

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  • June 17, 1923 I, Rebecca Greene, have decided to create a written record of this journey William and I are taking. It’s a most exciting adventure! And in many ways, it’s not too dissimilar to how he and I first met. I’ve never been one to take dreams too seriously, but there was one in particular I had the night before we met. It happened so long ago, I can hardly remember it, but Will was there, with many others. I just remember we walked from a beach inland to a chasm, and his piercing blue eyes looked into mine…

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  • On a serene island, surrounded by lush forests and murmuring seas, a mysterious group of people appeared. Their arrival was unannounced, and the helicopter they arrived in drew the interest of the local community. Without a word, they boarded a truck waiting for them on the beach and headed into the depths of the forests, away from prying eyes. The journey through the forest was long and winding, until they finally reached a place where the earth seemed to exhale dark mysteries. At the heart of the dense foliage, hidden among mighty trees, a fissure in the ground lay open,…

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  • On the picturesque island located near the quaint coastal town of Safe Harbor, a group of friends decided to spend a sunny day crabbing and admiring colorful fish. They organized a trip on a fishing boat named „Winged Crab,” hoping for a grand adventure on the waters. As they set sail from the harbor, the sun shone brightly overhead, casting a golden glow on the sparkling waves. Seagulls swooped and called overhead, adding to the lively scene. The salty breeze tousled their hair as they eagerly anticipated the day’s activities. The group consisted of the eccentric boat captain, Captain Carp,…

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  • The Black Vessel cut through the choppy waters, its rusted hull groaning with each swell. On the deck stood a huddle of robed figures, faces obscured by cowls, chanting in a tongue that scraped the boundaries of sanity. Clutched in their gnarled hands were talismans etched with profane sigils – hideous symbols transcribed from the dread pages of the Necronomicon. Their destination was an island, little more than a speck in the vast, uncaring sea. But the worshippers knew it held profound significance – a gateway to the sunken city of R’lyeh and the passage to release their profane idols…

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  • The waves gently lapped against the small boat. Craig looked up at the darkening sky, the ocean was calm for now, but he knew it was only temporary. Once the ritual truly began a vast storm would engulf the island. Craig huffed as he rowed the boat along with his fellow cultists. While he was the cult leader he believed that no task was too menial everyone did their share and contributed to the cause. He saw ripples in the water, the deep ones, star spawns and all sorts of minions of the Great Ones swam along their boats. They…

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