I also want to thank everyone for such an incredibly warm welcome. I have been overwhelmed by people's generosity and willingess to help. I am humbled and incredibly grateful for this, it means a lot to be so welcomed into this fandom, as I know that I am an unknown. I want to do right by the site and welcome all input and suggestions. Once things settle down a little, things will be far more organised and I will endevour to deal with all issues as soon as I can.
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It’s October again and you know what that means. It’s time for The Chamber’s third annual Grindhouse Challenge. You know the drill, give us your scariest horror story or your sexiest trick or treat tale, fanfic or original, it’s all welcome. We love Halloween here at The Chamber. Are you up for the challenge?
Octobers all about things that go bump in the night. So tell us Chamber Members, what's your favorite scary movie? Authors don't be shy to use the answers as inspiration for your Grindhouse fics! Sign into your account and post your answers here! Tara Thornton
True Blood
Tara Thornton is the bartender at Merlotte’s bar and grill. She has a fierce temper and is easy to anger, yet she has been best friends with Sookie Stackhouse since childhood. Tara has an alcoholic mother, Lettie Mae, her cousin is Lafayette Reynolds. She has not had much luck in the love department. After falling victim to Mary Ann’s influence and now losing her love “Eggs” she is struggling in her life.
Tara captures dangerous interest of a new vampire in town, Franklin Mott. She is kidnapped by Franklin, who eventually falls in love with her. Though Tara escapes before she can be turned into a vampire, she's still struggling to recover from the ordeal.
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 ?
The Chamber congratulates the 2010 Primetime Emmy nominees.
Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Josefina "Jo" Lupo
Eureka
Josefina "Jo" Lupo is Eureka's deputy sheriff, a New Jersey girl and former U.S. Army Ranger. The eccentric residents of Eureka try her patience, but they've grown accustomed to her bluster and appreciate her dedication to their safety.
At first, Jo is resentful of having to report to an outsider when Jack Carter is given the sheriff's job, but she comes to gain respect for his talents and becomes his trusted partner in maintaining the peace. Now, if only her personal life could be as rewarding.
We’re trimming the fat this month or in this case getting rid of a few pesky words. The challenge is to write your best one shot story that contains no more than 1,000 words. There’s no minimum requirement and the story can be fan fiction or original. Just make sure you stay below the word count limit.
We’re pushing ourselves to the creative limit at The Chamber. Are you up for the challenge?
Christina Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Christina Hawthorne is the kind of woman who always finds that extra something when it seems there’s nothing left to give. She is a woman of fiery passion when it comes to her patients, never being satisfied with doing something halfway.
In her new role at James River, she’s not about to let another hospital slip into oblivion. On the homefront, she is trying to move on after her husband’s death, flirting with the possibility of a relationship with Dr. Wakefield. She tries to keep her teenage daughter in line while at the same time realizing she is growing into a young woman.
The Chamber Beta page is now live!
Now Chamber authors can request a beta for fan fiction and original stories before posting them on the archive. Registered members may click here or go to the beta link at the top of the home page to make their request. Just fill out the form to be connected with a member of the Chamber Beta team!
This month The Chamber is all about fearless females! We're talking women who kick ass, whether it's as an executive in the boardroom, a hired gun skipping around the globe, a teacher who inspires or a housewife who overcomes incredible odds. Original or fanfiction, it's up to you. Just make sure your story features a strong, fearless female in the leading role. Our ladies are fierce this month at The Chamber. Are you up for the challenge ?
The Chamber will be celebrating its second anniversary this July and we're kicking off the festivities with a challenge for all of our members! Do you have a story idea you'd like to see written by one of your favorite authors? Have a favorite character you'd like to see in a fan fiction? Or maybe you're an author with a plot bunny you just don't have time to write yourself. Join our Summer Prompt Fest, and you may see your idea written for The Chamber archive!
Members, just sign in and leave a comment summarizing the type of story you'd like to see. Authors, feel free to claim the prompts at any time. All prompts can be written more than once and the stories may posted starting May 1, 2010. Prompters, feel free to post as many requests as you like.
The Chamber's gearing up for our anniversary! What's on your summer reading list?
Bonnie Bennett
The Vampire Diaries
Bonnie Bennett is a student at Mystic Falls High School that recently discovered that she has supernatural abilities inherited from her grandmother.
A loyal, supportive friend, Bonnie is fiercely protective of the people she cares about. While initially afraid of her abilities, the recent influx of vampires in Mystic Falls has forced her to explore her powers and use them to protect herself and her friends.
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?
Congratulations pmgayles our April Chamber Reader of the Month! As our Reader of the Month, pmgayles will receive an official Chamber totebag and five free music downloads from Amazon.com.
Join us in thanking pmgayles for her continued enthusiastic support of the Chamber authors and their works. Want to be chosen as the next reader of the month? Review our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Sun-Hwa Kown
Lost
Sun-Hwa Kwon is one of the middle section survivors of the crash of Oceanic Flight 815. Born into the powerful Paik family of Seoul, Korea, Sun was a child of wealth and privilege. She married Jin-soo Kwon, the son of a fisherman that she'd grown to love, only to have him grow distant when he began to work for her father. She planned to leave him after a business trip in Sydney, Austraila, only to have a last minute change of heart, which led her to board the doomed flight with her husband.
Stranded on a mysterious tropical island along with several other castaways, Sun was initially isolated from the others by Jin. She eventually began to assert herself, becoming an important contributor to the lives of the survivors.
This month, The Chamber wants our members to take a break from routine. We’re asking authors to post a story that incorporates something you’ve never done before. It’s time to write that genre you’ve wanted to try, that new show you’ve never tackled, or a heroine that’s unlike any you’ve created before. Or maybe your something new is posting that first story and finally becoming a Chamber author.
Fanfic or original, it’s up to you. Just make sure there’s something readers can’t find in your previous work. We’re breaking new ground here at The Chamber. Are you ready for the challenge?
Congratulations Baha_Malo our March Chamber Reader of the Month! As our Reader of the Month, Baha_Malo will receive an official Chamber totebag and five free music downloads from Amazon.com.
Join us in thanking Baha_Malo for her continued enthusiastic support of the Chamber authors and their works. Want to be chosen as the next reader of the month? Review our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Lana Kane
Archer
Lana Kane is the star agent of the International Secret Intelligence Service (ISIS), where espionage and global crisis are just opportunties for it's employees to confuse, undermine and betray each other. Though occasionally overshadowed by ex-boyfriend and follow agent Archer Sterling, she has a repution for being the strongest, deadliest agent in the building.
Lana surprised her colleauges by dating boorish and awkward ISIS comptroler, Cyril Figgis. Their relationship is continually tested by Cyril's jealousy and Archer's efforts to split them up for good.
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 ?
Congratulations pmgayles our February Chamber Reader of the Month! As our Reader of the Month, pmgayles will receive an official Chamber totebag and five free music downloads from Amazon.com.
Join us in thanking pmgayles for her continued enthusiastic support of the Chamber authors and their works. Want to be chosen as the next reader of the month? Review our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Kalinda Sharma
The Good Wife
Kalinda Sharma is the in-house private investigator for Stern, Lockhart and Gardner, a prestigious law firm in Chicago, Illinois. Kalinda was previously employed by disgraced former State’s Attorney Peter Florrick, who fired her for working both sides of the aisle. Kalinda finds an ally and friend in Florrick’s wife Alicia when she’s hired by the firm as a junior associate. Cynical and fond of stiletto boots and leather jackets, Kalinda isn’t afraid to play dirty if it means winning a case.
The US State Department announced today that those wishing to provide assistance to earthquake ravaged Haiti can text Haiti to 90999. Doing so will automatically donate $10 for Haitian rescue and recover efforts and will be billed on your bill.
US State Department
Additional ways to help.
UNICEF , Doctors Without Borders , The Salvation Army