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"Short Story Competition 30"

If you're confused - FFF set SSC29 but then forget to judge it, so I asked Ant to judge it and make sure that I won, and he fufilled both duties with aplomb. So a big hand all round to Ant. That's right.

OK, rules, but I'm sure you all already know them:

-One entry per person

-As long as you like, I'm not fussed. Bend that 'short' definition all y'like.

-The closing date shall be 26nd August. At midnight. Although, again, I don't really care if it's posted at 12:34 or something. I'll still consider it if it's posted before I wake up the next day. Deal? Good stuff.

-The topic shall be Marine, and all things related. Y'know, like the ocean, shells, anchors, Popeye, stuff like that.

Go to it, people.

Edit: Closing date extended to 26th from 22nd

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Huzzah, it's the 26nd!.First one of these I've judged, so I hope I don't muck up too badly. Started off slowly, but then we got the big-hitters bringing their stuff into play, which was good. There was a group of 5 I was considering for the top 3, which kept on switching as I watched the stories from afar. But I must decide, and I have. Think I've made the right decision, though. Here we go:

3rd: Rickoss - Another Tide Drowns Us

Really atmospheric, drew me into the story and left me feeling regretful for the character. I love any story that is involving like that.

2nd: Ant - Dolphinia

Made me feel nostalgic for books I haven't read in years. I thought it was really high-quality writing to create a story like that.

1st: Meka Dragon - Keep Taking Those Pills

A great idea, brilliant imagination, great little cast of pseudo-pirate villains and heart-warming at the end. Really enjoyed it, and I've been coming back quite a few times to read it again. So yeah, one of the best stories I've ever read in here.


So, er, there we go. Congratulations to Meka are in order, I believe.

I've seen Glove hanging around the site on occasion. What's your excuse, Glove? Enter on.

I do like the power.

I don't think that will be necessary...

Actually, probably best to wait until the deadline is near, and see who begs for you to give them an extension. (Fnar, Fnar)

If you guys need, I'll extend the deadline. It's shorter than normal anyway, because of the faff getting SSC29 judged. It can have another 5 days or so if needed.

I'll try to enter. Home Alone at the weekend, right through till Wednesday, in fact, so should have the opportunity. And I like the prompt. Reminds me of a Fighting Fantasy book I read many years ago, in which a bunch of Super Villains met on a boat at a marina.

I like that attitude :)

That's a good thing. If it stays like this I'm guaranteed runner-up spot.

Cool, haven't been that many entries so far.

Should be posting mine tonight.

Nice, shall get something done for this.