As we grow closer and closer to beginning this lovely competition, it's time for us to confess that we've been holding something back from you. This will not be an ordinary competition here at PEC, although we do like to believe that our competitons are far from ordinary. This is the very first of all our games where we will be offering genuine prizes.

Now, don't get your hopes up. We're two starving college students so don't expect a hundred dollars in the mail for winning, but we'll do our best to make the incentive worth the time and effort you're willing to devote to us. And if you're new to this playing field please try not to be discouraged: there are prizes for everyone who competes however, the higher you place the greater the reward!

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All competitors will receive:

One mystery prize, lovingly made by us.

Those in the top 10 will receive:

The previous prize and a little something extra.

Those in the top 5 will receive:

All previous prizes plus a piece of a very special puzzle.

And the winner of the competition will receive:

All of the other prizes, your stories added into the Victor's Library, and the Grand Prize.

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You didn't think we were really going to tell you what the prizes were, did you? Of course we're not, silly! That's half the game! We hope this encourages you all to do your best and stick around to find out just what it is you'll be getting.

Good luck!

-PEC