An ingenue is defined as an artless, innocent, unworldly girl or young woman. She has grown up sheltered from the harsh realities of the world around her by stronger, bolder personalities.

However, no one stays an ingenue for long.

Let's explore the journey that takes place when a girl takes her first real steps toward womanhood, and gains the strength to shield herself. She'll struggle against the very ones who have kept her safe, the women who envy her position, and the men who want to take her innocence, whether for a trophy or for a lifetime.

She will also struggle to confront everything that she has been taught her to fear, and at times wish to return to the relative safety of her ivory tower. However, once she has had a taste of real freedom, and power over her own destiny, there will be no turning back.

The classic genre of HARD-BOILED FICTION. It was a tough, unapologetic form of American crime writing that brought earthy realism to the field of detective fiction, where graphic sex, violence and sordid urban backgrounds played a major part into defining the genre. My challenge to the awesome writers of the Chamber is to spin your own tale of devious dames, street smart detectives and ruthless gangstas.

Ever heard a song that made you think of that special someone? Heard lyrics that made you wish you’d never met him? February’s the month for romance here at The Chamber and it’s up to you to pick the soundtrack. Write a story, original or fanfiction, inspired by your favorite love song, be it Endless Love or Heartbreak Hotel. We’re playing your song this month at The Chamber.

Are you up for the challenge?

Valent Chamber Challenge
By A_Muse_In_Grrl

Required:Sci-fi, Original Fic, minimum 5000 words, Woman of color as protagonist/heroine

 
Woman of Color gets caught in time loop; however she doesn't have control of her body, She experiences doing things that she cannot stop. How does she feel about things she is doing? Is she in the past or future? Does she recognize anyone other than herself? Put a twist on this any way you like.     

What if Cinderella's prince was a car salesman instead of royalty? What if Sleeping Beauty was a prince, waiting for his princess's rescue? Ever wanted to revamp your favorite fairy tale or put a magical spin on your favorite television show? Well here's your chance! We're challenging you to shake up your favorite fairy tale this month at The Chamber. Original or fanfiction, fantasy or a clever twist on the contemporary it's all up to you. Just make sure to use a fairy tale as the inspiration for your story.

Once upon a time, The Chamber redefined happily ever after. Are you up for the challenge?

28 Days Later is a great horror film featuring the sexy interracial couple, Jim and Selena.  And there aren't any 28 Days later fics on this site yet.  I challenge all who wants it to write a 28 Days Later, Jim/Selena fic done any way you like it!

Happy writing! 

The summer movie season may be winding down, but it’s just heating up here at The Chamber. This month, we’re challenging our authors to write a story based on one of their favorite films. Whether it’s a fan fiction featuring movie characters or an original work based on the film’s plotline, it’s all up to you. Just make sure the silver screen is the inspiration for your story.

August is movie month at The Chamber. Are you up for the challenge?

Imagine finding the woman or man or your dreams and you learn they're not who they say they. What if if they're not even human? This challenge revolves around a relationship where one or both or all of the participants in question are otherworldly. They can be anything, be it vampire, werebeast, fairy, witch, wizard or something else all together. What happens when they're found out? Can the love survive or are the differences just too big to overcome?

We're all about the marrieds this month at The Chamber. Original or fanfiction, tell us a story about a couple that has taken that ultimate step. Is it happily married bliss or their own personal hell? How the story ends is up to you, just so long as your leading lady has ring on her finger.

Sometimes "I do" is only the beginning. Are you up for the challenge?

I don't know about the rest of you, but to me wrestlers are sexy as all get out and I think they look even better next to a black woman. So here it is, I issue the challenge of creating a story containing a wrestler. There are no rules, it can be a one-shot, two-shot or a novel. Doesn't matter. Have fun!!!

That can only mean one thing...

I have no idea why I am issuing this chanllenge. Maybe because a special someone got the song in my head <3. Or it might be because of the hilarious memes I've been seeing on youtube. Anywho, this challenge is real simple.
Write something that relates to the lyrics of this song somehow. It can be fiction, nonfiction, a poem, or fanfiction. It can be short or long, mature or g rated. It's up to you! Just base the story off the lyrics :)