We are all very aware of story clichés. Love at first sight, heroes who slay all the dangerous monsters with just his bare face, girls who talk all day long for the sake of talking, teenagers getting slashed by chainsaws, and that one good looking girl or boy who takes all other girls' or boys' breaths away.  In other words, we always avoid story clichés. This time, I want you to write the most cliché short story possible under 2,000 words. Make it about anything you want as long as it is PG-13 or under.

Readers, this contest is based on like count, so instead of picking the most original stories, pick the most clichéd stories you read. It'll be fun.

Two entries per person and four weeks starting August 4, 2016. So what are you waiting for? Use all the story clichés you can. Have fun!