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Lies come in many, many forms, from simple white lies to blown out conspiracies. But that is all that is really certain for a lie, the smallest lies can be the hardest to say, and the biggest lies can turn out to be quite easy. When lies are so variable, what exactly constitutes a good lie? Show us how a small lie can cover the greatest secrets, and show us how the grandest lie is conceived in the mind of a child. Show us a lie that makes us confused, a lie that will make us tense, a lie that makes us gasp, and the best lie will be the winner amongst them all.
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[list][*] [i]People's Choice[/i] - The main prize goes to the winner of the popular vote, only this time, it'll be a little different. Instead of voting for the outright best entry, we want you to vote for [i][b]whichever entry you consider to have the best lie[/b][/i] regardless of overall quality. The 'best' lie may be hard to classify, but that's the challenge, isn't it?
[*] [i]Staff Picks[/i] - RPGC staff each select winners from the bonus categories[/list]
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The theme this time is specific in some respects but is still rather broad and some may find it difficult to pin down a particular kind of piece they want to make. To that end, these bonus categories will act as a suggestion for you if you need it, and it may even pose a challenge for those advanced writers out there.

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[*][b][i]Illuminati Confirmed[/i][/b] - It's a conspiracy!
[*][b][i]When life gives you onions[/i][/b] - Just as ogres have layers, good secrets have layers too. Some secrets also make you cry when you cut them up, so be careful with that.
[*][b][i]Insidious Whispers[/i][/b] - Many of the darkest secrets are merely whispered amongst a privileged few. Show us a lie truly steeped in darkness, but whatever happens to it is up to you.
[*][b][i]All's well, ends well[/i][/b] - Not all lies end badly, liars often have the happy ending after all.[/list]
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[*] Follow all [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/75336-rpgc-rules-principles-general-contacts/ooc]general contest rules.[/url]
[*] Send your entry to [@rpgc entry] with [b]the title of your entry in the subject line[/b] by [b]August 17th[/b] 
[*] Be sure to mention any bonus categories you're hoping to win -- we'll consider everyone for everything, but it can't hurt to remind us!
[*] All entries will be posted (anonymously) on [b][u]August 17th[/u][/b], after which everyone can read, discuss, and of course vote for their favorite.[/list]

[hider=Brought to you by]We have another member joining us this month, [@Keyblade87]. As before [@Darcs] [@mdk] [@RomanAria] [@RoflsMazoy] and [@Kurai Assassin] round out the volunteer staff. If you want to help RPGC, our [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/76077-get-involved/ooc]Get Involved[/url] thread is malfunctioning but you can volunteer by sending a pm to [@mdk]. We decide the theme and bonus categories for every contest so if you've got a really great idea, we're always open for you.

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