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The theme/topic is:
Alchemy
That is, anything to do with transformation, transmutation, transfiguration, transmogrification, metamorphosis, alteration, etc.
But I've used the word Alchemy (the so-called magical process of turning base metal into gold - you probably knew that!) because I'd prefer entries to be about "improving" transformation as opposed evil or gruesome transformation.
Having said that, do whatever you want - though I will look more favourably on the ones which have a positive slant (because that seems trickier to pull off).
Having said that, do whatever you like!
Closing date: around October 10th.
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Result
3rd: The Darknest Hour - Prophet.
I like the way it progresses: from the eerie bewilderment of the waiting room, to the bedside, to the numbness in the car park, to the positive outcome. Every stage is expressed concisely yet with depth.
2nd: For Precious Gold! - Meka Dragon.
Enjoyed the dark, old world scene, the alchemic details, the ruffians :-), and the tension of the story with it's surprising and clever ending.
1st: A Sunset Across The Waves - Stryke.
Loved this. The imagery of the sunset and the sea, the scrawling of symbols in the sand, the voice of the character with his slightly cynical tone, and the mysterious, magical finish. My personal favourite, and that's why it won.
Alchemy
That is, anything to do with transformation, transmutation, transfiguration, transmogrification, metamorphosis, alteration, etc.
But I've used the word Alchemy (the so-called magical process of turning base metal into gold - you probably knew that!) because I'd prefer entries to be about "improving" transformation as opposed evil or gruesome transformation.
Having said that, do whatever you want - though I will look more favourably on the ones which have a positive slant (because that seems trickier to pull off).
Having said that, do whatever you like!
Closing date: around October 10th.
----------------
Result
3rd: The Darknest Hour - Prophet.
I like the way it progresses: from the eerie bewilderment of the waiting room, to the bedside, to the numbness in the car park, to the positive outcome. Every stage is expressed concisely yet with depth.
2nd: For Precious Gold! - Meka Dragon.
Enjoyed the dark, old world scene, the alchemic details, the ruffians :-), and the tension of the story with it's surprising and clever ending.
1st: A Sunset Across The Waves - Stryke.
Loved this. The imagery of the sunset and the sea, the scrawling of symbols in the sand, the voice of the character with his slightly cynical tone, and the mysterious, magical finish. My personal favourite, and that's why it won.
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It's always difficult to pick a top three. spoonbeast's had a certain something. Rickoss' had the usual dreamlike quality. And El Tombo's was very well-written I thought. Who is El Tombo I wonder? Certain phrases reminded me of someone.
Well done Stryke and others, shall read the winners sdometime soon.
Well done Stryke. I think that was my favourite this time.
Cheers Black Glove. Darkest Hour did better than I thought it would!
Cheers Black Glove. Darkest Hour did better than I thought it would!
Well done Stryke hope I win the new one.
Ineedsleep wrote:
> We'll not hear the end of
> this. It's his third win in about 7 stories :D
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Me? Gloat? Never.
I am awesome, though.
Ta muchly, BG. I didn't think it was one of my best, to be honest. I spend too much time trying to write another story with Boba Fett :)
New SSC to do. Cool.
> We'll not hear the end of
> this. It's his third win in about 7 stories :D
--
Me? Gloat? Never.
I am awesome, though.
Ta muchly, BG. I didn't think it was one of my best, to be honest. I spend too much time trying to write another story with Boba Fett :)
New SSC to do. Cool.
Thanks BG, well done Stryke.
And I think we all know which...
Black Glove wrote:
> Results in the original post.
... but they weren't! I thought I was going blind or daft(er)
:)
EDIT: Oh and well done Stryke et al. We'll not hear the end of this. It's his third win in about 7 stories :D
> Results in the original post.
... but they weren't! I thought I was going blind or daft(er)
:)
EDIT: Oh and well done Stryke et al. We'll not hear the end of this. It's his third win in about 7 stories :D
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