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Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Winners of the Out-of-Order Challenge (Part 1)

Judging is definitely the hardest part any time I post a challenge. The fun part is the reading! =)

I wasn’t sure how successful this particular challenge would be, but many of you rallied and provided some entertaining and interesting stories. Thanks to all who entered!

For such an unorthodox challenge, I have to give equally unorthodox categories when judging:

Best Surprise Ending
Identity Crisis by Mistress Elsha Hawk
The pacing was spot-on in this series, building up to the fantastic surprise ending.

Most Suspenseful Series
The Extra Bag by Browncoatben
I was literally on the edge of my seat while reading this. It made for a very suspenseful read.

Best Characterization
The Aftermath by Russell Ruffino
The film Pulp Fiction inspired this challenge, and I felt like the characters in this series could’ve easily fit into that movie, too. Awesome dialogue also.

Most Unexpectedly Humorous
Where Am I by John Perkins
This series will keep you laughing despite its often tense moments.

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Winners of the Out-of-Order Challenge (Part 1)
THX 0477
Posted 3 months ago

Yes, judging is extremely difficult unless everyone cooperates to produce mostly bad entries. But everyone tries their hardest for some odd reason. Go figure. Fair decisions so far, I think.
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John Perkins
Posted 3 months ago

The judging is the part that scares me most about posting a challenge.
Thank you for recognizing my entry. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Winners of the Out-of-Order Challenge (Part 1)
Apostrophe
Posted 3 months ago

congrats to the winners!
Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Winners of the Out-of-Order Challenge (Part 1)
Russell Ruffino
Posted 3 months ago

W00t, cheers! Glad to be recognized against such competition.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Winners of the Out-of-Order Challenge (Part 1)
JMSquire
Posted 3 months ago

Excellent choices, those stories were all incredible. I have some ideas for challenges, but judging is a pretty intimidating task so I’m probably going to leave those ideas for some sort of ficlet milestone.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Winners of the Out-of-Order Challenge (Part 1)
John Perkins
Posted 3 months ago

@JM, I almost didn’t post my challenge because of the thought of judging. However, I thought 100 comments per week, for five weeks was a big enough milestone. I’ll be catching THX ’s comment number here in the next couple of decades I think.
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Mistress Elsha Hawk
Posted 3 months ago

Thanks so much for your sweet comments Ana! I really feel I’ve grown as a writer, and challenges like yours help greatly!
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Browncoatben
Posted 3 months ago

Oooohhh…Exciting!

I appreciate everyone’s kind comments. This world was a departure for me and a lot of fun to play in.

Thanks for the recognition, Ana!