Ladies and Gentlemen, the Great Blackout Contest draws to a close.
First, a little background...
The contest was launched to commemorate Whyville's historic Black Out, which lasted from Jan 20, 2001 to Feb 5, 2001. During this dark period, Whyvillians were lost in etherspace, unable to touch base with the city, unable to contact each other. It was a time of pain, fear, and confusion.
But in the tradition of Whyville, Whyvillians manage to turn every event, however dark, into a creative opportunity. This event has brought to us a magnificent array of essays, anecdotes, and stories based on the Great Whyville Blackout.
All your submissions will go down in Whyville history, right here in the Times archives. In particular, we wish to honor 3 special submissions, as chosen by our faithful readers:
The Whyville Blackout Story Queen (and winner of a trophy and 200 clams) is:
