Competition: Waiting for Godot

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Waiting for Godot

Waiting for Godot

Written by Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot is a "tragicomedy" in two acts. It tells the story of Vladimir and Estragon—to each other, Didi and Gogo—as they wait for a mysterious figure named Godot. The setting is sparse as they pass the time talking, engaging in slapstick routines, and meeting passersby. Godot never arrives.

Competition

Write a short fiction (maximum 2,000 words) responding to the prompt in the subscriber details.

Rules & Scoring

  • Subscribe to the competition to see the prompt in the hidden details.
  • You must attach a snapshot of your character and their loadout. Additional characters are welcome and encouraged.
  • Fiction must be 500 words minimum to qualify for participation and placement. Each fiction may not exceed a 2,000 word maximum.
  • Submissions must be PDF or DOCX file formats. Links to Google Docs or other platforms that can be edited after the fact will be disqualified.
  • Fictions will be evaluated according to the standard fiction rubric.
Competition Information
Parent Competition
Space Opera of the Absurd
Organized by
Quaestrix Corinna Magarin
Running time
2026-09-11 until 2026-09-18 (8 days)
Competition Tier
Tier 3 - Solo, Brotherhood-Centered Activity
Target Unit
Entire DJB
Competition Category
Fiction
Awards
Dynamic, Fifth Level Crescents (based on participant count) and Clusters of Ice as per VOICE guidelines
Participants
8 subscribers, of which 2 have participated.
Results
1st place
Beard
Member
Beard
File submission
Waiting.pdf
Placement
1st place
Member
Tasha'Vel Versea
File submission
Waiting for Marius.pdf
Placement
2nd place