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Here we go, week 1 of my new [Writing Prompts contest](https://steemit.com/writingprompt/@themarkymark/introducing-writing-prompts-a-new-weekly-engagement-contest-by-themarkymark).

# Writing Prompt
*A form of writing where a group of people writes a short story based on a predefined theme.*

# Theme
This weeks theme is **tension**.  You are free to use this as physical or emotional tension.

# Deadline
The last entry will be accepted December 9th, before midnight UTC.

# Rules
* All content must be **original**
* Stories must be at least **400 words**
* All entries must be written in clear **English**
* All entries must use the tags **writingprompt**
* Title of your post should be "Writing Prompts (Week 1) - **YOUR TITLE**"
* You have seven (7) days to submit your entry to the blockchain

# Judges
* @llfarms
* @meno
* @themarkymark

(Thanks for accepting the role)

# Prize
We will select one winner and award them **102 Steem**.
(Keep an eye on this, it may go up!)


# Want to sweeten the pot?
Send **Steem** to @themarkymark with the memo of "Writing Prompt" and I will add it to the pot for that week.  You will be credited in a post announcing your contribution to the pool.

# Contributions
@themarkymark - 10 Steem
@abh12345 - 10 Steem
@pechichemena 5 Steem
@derangedvisions 5 Steem
@paintingangels 2.5 Steem
@blewitt 10 Steem
@smitop 7.5 Steem
@meno 5 Steem
@llfarms 10 Steem
@ngc 25 Steem
@ayasha 2 Steem
@jcalero 5 Steem
@zaku 5 Steem

Feel free to submit a link to your entry in the comment section below.

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