I'm currently working within a world known as the Southern Sands. It's a semi-futuristic, arabian nights inspired setting. The story takes place mostly in and around the southern city of Abralah, a typical Arabian city with a few twists. The main theme of the stories is: Not everything is as it seems.
Currently, one of the stories has been completed and submitted to June's MWC (with a theme of cinematic combat). I have two more planned, one of which is partially complete.
The story which is partially completed is the Robot day story which will further explore the mysterious origins of the mechanical wonders found in this seemingly archaic world.
The third story, which still requires further planning, is intended for the Anthology. It ties in a few plot lines from the previous two stories, and further expands on the inhabitants and inter-workings of the great city of Abralah.
My master plan is to create many more stories and form a meta plot. Then get a willing artist to illustrate the full collection for me. Would be a cool collection when all is said. Anyway, if you're interested, the first story is located in June's MWC Thread. The robot day story is to come. And the anthology story will need to be purchased. I'll also update my blog as I can with progress reports.
sinfulwolf
A typical Arabian city seems rather interesting. I've had some experience with more modern Middle Eastern settlements, from the village of Spur Whan, the city of Kandahar, and the metropolis of Dubai. I can offer help in the form of bits of knowledge from that portion of the world if you so desire. That is, if it is even needed. PM me if interested at all.
The idea also seems interesting, I'll have to go through those contests and check out what you've written so far.
Deathcon7
I'm going for a more storybook approach. If you've seen Disney's Aladdin, you'll get an idea what I'm shooting for. The kicker, however, is that the city will have other elements to it as well, from roman, to the ancient, futurisitic society which seeded the story's city.
I do appreciate your offer, though. I'll definitely have you look through it and see where you can plug in a bit more authenticity. So look forward to that in the near future.