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Write a story that starts with this sentence: "The cards had been dealt."

Your story must start with the sentence above. Do not add to the sentence. You have the option to put it in quotes (for dialogue) and to change the punctuation at the end for proper grammar.

Example:
"The cards had been dealt!" screamed John. "The dialogue or story can continue..."

But do not add to the sentence or change it in any other way.

One entry per person. Minimum length 700 words. Maximum Length 7,000 words. Recommended length 2,000 - 3,500 words. If you are the current title holder for this contest you are not eligible.

The winners will be selected by the FanStory.com Contest Committee. The committee will read and discuss the entries. A winner will be announced approximately one to two weeks after the deadline passes.

The winner takes away a $100 cash prize. Second place will win twenty-five member dollars. Third place ten member dollars.

This contest is open to all members. Past contest winners can join the contest.

One entry per person. New entries to the site only. If you already posted something on FanStory.com it is not eligible for a contest.

Deadline: Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

website: http://www.fanstory.com/contestdetails.jsp?id=4065