Summer Writing Competition '14

The results of Round 1 (!):

Gold: +2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 (+3) + 2 + 1 = 18
An Island’s Mystery: + 3 + 2 (+3) + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 30
Absence of Sense: + 1 + 3 + 3 + 2 (+3) + 2 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 24

An Island's Mystery by Felly will be continuing to the final round!

There's clearly some strong talent present in this competition. This was a tough round, and I know it is the first of a few more difficult decisions to make. Everyone should always be proud of the effort and creativity that went into their stories. Voters, you may now claim your 3k here!

@Lovecraft; @WinterVines; @Felly; @Soulmaster; @Akinai; @Meow Wow; @Zoro; @Elysia; @Prince Vultan; @Maxie the Weavile; @HKim;

Without further ado...

Round 2

Dog Stars by Elysia
A Dragon's Tale by Zoro
Pitter Patter by Synthesis

The instructions for voting are the same as last round, and are found on the first page of the competition. I highly encourage everyone to vote in all of the rounds!

Votes are due to me by PM, on any of the forums, by 11:59 P.M. CST on Friday, July 25th.


Remaining Stories:

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Bunnelby in Wonderland by Ash K.
The Court by thnksfrthegg
Bloodline 2 by BK201
The Story with Shellder and Stuff by Dragon Master Mike
By the Vial by WinterVines
A Prelude to War by Tychiel

Final Round:

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An Island's Mystery by Felly

 

Claiming dat cash money.

 

Claiming cash money

 

Congratulations, Felly! ^^

also claiming dat cash money what did we do what is this even WHAT IS REALITY

 

Claimin' the monies.

 

Here to claim!

 

Results of Round 2:

Dog Stars + 3 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 1 (+3) + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 = 30
A Dragon’s Tale + 2 + 3 (+3) + 1 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 25
Pitter-Patter + 1 (+3) + 2 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 22

Dog Stars by Elysia will be continuing to the final round!

Wow, this was such a close round. I bit my fingernails as I read all of your PM's, feeling as nervous about the outcome as you all seemed to be! Let's acknowledge all these writers for their spectacular work! As for you, lovely voters, claim dat 3k cash money right now for your effort.
@Felly; @Synthesis; @Zoro; @Thnksfrthegg; @Soulmaster; @Maxie the Weavile; @Elysia; @Meow Wow; @HKim; @Tychiel; @WinterVines; @Prince Vultan;

Round 3

The Story with Shellder and Stuff by Dragon Master Mike
The Court by Thnksfrthegg
Bloodline 2 by BK201

Again, those rules for voting are found on the first post of the competition. Thank you for abiding by the rules, everyone! I really do encourage you to vote in every single round.

Votes are due to me by PM, on any of the forums, by 11:59 P.M. CST on Friday, August 1st.

Remaining Stories:

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Bunnelby in Wonderland by Ash K.
By the Vial by WinterVines
A Prelude to War by Tychiel

Final Round:

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An Island's Mystery by Felly
Dog Stars by Elysia

 

owow


claiming my money I guess but seriously owow ^^

 

Got dat money, money, yeah yeah.

 

Claiming voting Money

 

Claiming

 

Claiming vote money

 

Claiming, I am.

 

/Claim

 

Results of Round 3:

Bloodline 2 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 11
The Court 3 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 22
The Story with Shellder and Stuff 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 15

The Court by thnksfrthegg will be continuing to the final round!

Wow, what a lovely round of short works we had here. It's clear that the stories this round were quite enjoyable, filled with morals of hope and perseverance despite trying times. These author should be proud of their stories! And now you should be proud too, fantastic voters, for your participation in this competition. Claim your 3k here:

@Meow Wow; @Soulmaster; @Maxie the Weavile; @Elysia; @Felly; @Lovecraft; @HKim; @Prince Vultan;

Round 4

Bunnelby in Wonderland by Ash K.
By the Vial by WinterVines
A Prelude to War by Lovecraft

Instructions for voting found on the first page! I really do encourage you to vote in every round.

Votes are due to me by PM, on any of the forums, by 11:59 P.M. CST on Friday, August 8th.

Remaining Stories:

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final pre-round!

Final Round:

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An Island's Mystery by Felly
Dog Stars by Elysia
The Court

 

Claiming, and great job to everyone again! ^^

 

Claiming

 

Claiming from the previous one, and yaaaaay!

 

Claiming~

 

Results of Round 4:

A Prelude to War (+3) + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 13!
By the Vial + 3 (+3) + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 27!
Bunnelby in Wonderland + 2 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 18!

By the Vial by WinterVines will be continuing to the final round!

WOW, we definitely had some gems in this round as well! Winter's tale of family, faith, loyalty, and adventure was the crowd favorite, and for good reason! Let's congratulate her and the other authors on this round for writing such spectacular stories. We're seeing talent from some authors that we don't usually see in these parts, and some extra effort on truly wonderful stories. Voters, claim some yummy money!

@Lovecraft; @WinterVines; @Meow Wow; @Soulmaster; @Felly; @Elysia; @Prince Vultan; @Zoro; @HKim;

Gracious... It's time. WELCOME TO THE FINAL ROUND OF THE 2014 SWC! It's all been leading up to this moment. Hard work, talent, and dedication has been put to the test right here, and now it's time to declare the victor. Once you vote. Do vote, readers. The power is now in your hands.

Final Round

An Island's Mystery by Felly
Dog Stars by Elysia
The Court by thnksfrthegg
By the Vial by WinterVines​

Never voted before? No worries! The instructions for doing so are found on the first page, and you can definitely still vote even if you didn't vote in earlier rounds. If you've voted in all the rounds so far, you must still send me at least a two-sentence summary. Maybe talk about why one story deserved first over the other. Earn that 3k, voters, and thanks for all your work this competition!

Votes are due to me by PM, on any of the forums, by 11:59 P.M. CST on Friday, August 15th.