We have a rare occurrence that the judge is super early AND I have time before I normally would, SO you get to have the results blissfully early! Everyone rejoice! ...And go finish reading all the entries here! Then read the judges comments below:
Sara Marschand, “Pixie Snacks”
It’s hard to find very much sympathy for Steve-O. Drunken
frat boys—haven’t they seen any horror movie, ever? They’re the character most likely to receive owies
from Hollywood. Is this cardinal sin deserving of his eventual gruesome fate as
pixie food? If not, Steve-O’s willingness to relieve himself in any random
frat-brother’s room probably is.
@RealMommaRamble, “Sometimes Expressions Are More than ‘Just
an Expression’”
Poor Charlie. Getting up on the wrong side of bed is never
fun, particularly when you’re struggling with a midnight burrito. Mom was right
again. When your morning gets off to a start like this, it might be best to
climb back in bed. That is, if you can find your own bed again…
Geoff Holme, (a.k.a.
slow poke) “Late Entry”
I’ve done the “no inspiration until 3 a.m.” thing. It really
sucks when you draw a blank on a short deadline, too. It’s a perfect poem, and
very apropos to the challenge.
But as Flo the Progressive Insurance lady says, “Only
Winners get sprinkles.”
Special Challenge Champion
Richard Edenfield, “Johnny Lightning and the Lost
Civilization of Toys”
This piece reminded me strongly of Rod Serling’s SF, and
feels like a Twilight Zone episode (particularly the ending). Big contrast
between the settings, and a “damn I should’ve seen that coming” ending (but I
didn’t). Bonus: You can never go wrong with Hot Wheels, and this story has ‘em.
Thank you for the big grin, Richard, excellently told.
Runner Up
Lauren Greene, “Foibles and Follies”
Our protagonist begins a very bad day the same way most
people do, with a commute; a commute that launches a comedy of errors. From her
car to the E.R., her journey is fraught with terrors (and pain!) Personally,
I’ve always wanted to slug bad phlebotomy techs; one hard punch for each clumsy
stab seems like a fair exchange rate, doesn’t it?
Grand Champion
Danielle Donaldson, “Untitled”
This wonderful tale is all about stealing precious moments
away from the tiny terrors. Every mother has surely felt similar relief. You shouldn’t feel eager to avoid your own
children…but “Me time” is essential. Mom has another guilty-pleasure sin, the
rich chocolate and her daydream micro-vacation. A very vivid vision
(alliteration!) of the perfect break, at least for a while, and some
successfully segued shifts of setting (!!!).
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