Okay, so basically ... HI!! WEIRD ALASKA OVER HERE!! Yes, Atlas I am aware of the fact that I haven't told you this but ... I cam across this prompt and I wanted to see what will these guys - our writers - would write a story, poem etc on this very particular prompt.

HINT: This is something we say a lot and we have read this at many places, numerous times. It's a common statement yet precious, special. Yes, saying this statement does show that you do 'love yourself' but you know ... I am a bit tired of reading stuff where people find their true-self or someone helps them find their true-self ( I don't believe in that. I think only you can decipher what you mean to yourself ... If that makes sense) 

Oops! I think I said way too much!! Anyway, anyway!! Here's the prompt:

"I'd rather die as I am, as me than live as someone you think I should be"

Very typical, very common, very simple and that's what we DON'T want!! Like I always say, get out of that dark cave of yours and look outside at the world. Mine deeper to find the precious of jewels. What are your beliefs about this prompt? Why is it important to be yourself? Why you, what's with you, who are you and why do you think you should be you?

We are looking out for innovative, fresh ideas which would utterly astonish us !! DRAG US out of our caves and guide us towards the path that leads us to that light.

You are writers! You are the flame that obliterates the darkness! You are the north star leading us to the right path! You are precious gemstones, rare and still not found. Be bold! Be you! And also ... be weird :) 

SMILE! SMILE! SMILE! 
I will haunt you in your dreams if you don't smile :)

IMPORTANT NOTE:  We will not announce any winners :( We are really busy at the moment and it does take us time to go through your entries. HOWEVER, we will read your entries and comment on them too. Don't worry :)

Love,

Alaska & Atlas