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Welcome to our happy place. Here lives a blossoming collection of Whimsy contests. Click a month to see the results, selected stories, honourable mentions, and adorners of the Whimsy Wall of First Lines.

Fun and Games
October 2026
Wholesome Horror
Aww, isn't it just... terrifying?
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Fun and Games
September 2026
Fun and Games
Because nothing says "good time" like a bit of organised fun.
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Happy Travels
August 2026
Happy Travels
How 'bout that exchange rate? Only twenty thingies to the dollar!
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Monster Problems
July 2026
Monster Problems
Is there anything more frightening than the annual pitchfork convention?
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