Well, as I said that I probably would almost certainly do, here's the first of the continuance of the riddle contest! The Rules for the Riddle Contest are as follows:
1. Email me your answer at DeepFriedDyl@comcast.net . Under no circumstances post it in the comments section (I would suggest not even reading any of the comments sections until you've answered the riddle, just in the name of fairness).
2. When emailing me your answer, let me know what name you wish to go by when I post the standings. If you don't want to be posted, or you only want to be posted if you got it right, let me know.
3. In the comments section, post whatever suggestions etc. that you want about the "Contest." If you see blatant errors that you feel interfere with the riddle, let me know. I reserve the right to completely ignore whatever you say, regardless of accuracy, but you can always try. I'd also like to broaden it from just a simple riddle contest to spades tournaments, stories, reader submissions, whatever. So let me know what you think.
4. Anyone can enter at any time, as long as I know them (so if you want to tell someone about it and I know them, go ahead.) After November 16, if you enter a riddle later than the weekly allotted time, it will only receive half credit (unless you have a doctor's note).
5. Each riddle of 13-16 lines will be 1 point. 9-12 lines is 2, 5-8 lines is three and less is 4. If only 20% or less of the participants get the riddle right, it will be worth double points.

That's all, for now (I'll post the results next time I write a riddle). Here it is. (I think it's pretty easy, but then again, I wrote it.)

A simple object, used all of the time
Is the focus of this riddling rhyme.
Its uses are many, some grand others not,
You might be surprised by the powers its got.

Wielded by many, but mastered by few,
Such use dulls and can shatter, just hone to renew.
Scratching and scraping, always leaving its mark:
Not blood or ruin, just a deep slash of dark.

Blunt or sharp, it matters not,
A quite potent tool in many a plot.
Harmless in the hands of a fool,
In the grasp of genius, a powerful tool.

What it creates, it can also destroy,
The cause of great horror, but also great joy.
A mundane creation, yet amazing as well,
If you know what it is, don’t stop, please do tell!

((Just as a follow up to the riddle. I realize that brevity is not my forte. I know I'm not perfect, nor are my riddles or anything else I write. With that said, when writing most of my riddles, I have one set item or idea in mind. Occasionally, another can fit. However the most important thing you can do is to analyze each and every comment to make sure each one applies to at least some extent to your answer. For instance, a car and a truck are similiar, but are not exactly the same. I may decide to let both count, or just one, depending upon the riddle. Just in case, please look at every part of the riddle. Some lines may apply better than others, but generally each line will work. Until next time...))