Congratulations to the 50 or so authors who entered, just fabulous to see the new with the more established writers. There were, are there always, are some brilliant stories outside the top 10.
Thanks to Nicola and the organising and judging team, you, as always, do a fabulous job. This was a totally fun competition and I loved being part of it.
To my fellow members of the top ten, well done, I loved every one of your stories. A personal vote of thanks to those that commented so warmly on my story. I was thrilled with your comments and I love the EP that as came with the fifth placing.
Now Curvy, Darkside, Wannabe, and Saucy, your stories were totally stunning, so very well done. Congrats all four of you.
In particular to Mags who is now, for us newer authors, our gold standard for writing. Such an evocative piece of writing.
Congrats to all the winners.
Congrats to all that joined this comp, your all winners. And while saying congrats to Darkside (15)for your prolific writers badge, congrats to naughtyAnnie (13)who also received hers and I (14)received mine. I think everyone should be recognized for receiving this badge, its a lot of hard work. So congrats to the 15 people that have received it. This is a big deal for a site of this size.
What an amazing thing to wake to: a UK 1-2-3 on the podium!
Congratulations to Saucymh and Darkside, whose stories both had a super horroresque vibe pulsing through them. I felt sure that any of the top ten were scarier than mine, so to make second place is such an honour.
Thank you as ever to Nicola and gav for making this site what it is, and to the judges who must have had a tough time ranking the stories with the depth and variety of entries on offer. And well done to everyone who took part in this excellent contest. Think I managed to read 7 or 8 of the top ten, and more besides as time permitted. Everyone who entered deserves utmost recognition for putting their stories forward. *applause*
Please browse my digital bookshelf. In this collection, you can find 116 full stories, 10 micro-stories, and 2 poems with the following features:
* 29 Editor's Picks, 75 Recommended Reads.
* 15 competition podium places, 11 other times in the top ten.
* 21 collaborations.
* A whole heap of often filthy, tense, hot sex.
Congrats to the amazing Mags, WW and DS on a fantastic Top 3!
Given the quality of all the comp entries, I genuinely didn't think I chance in hell of getting into the Top 10. Will somebody pick me up off the floor please?
Well done to the winners, Top 10, and all who entered. Big thanks to Nicola and all the judges and Liz for the fabby badges. What a fantastic comp!
Huge congratulations to all the winners and honourable mentions!
Congratulations to the winners and runners up. Some truly great entries this competition. Thanks also to the judges who had some tough decisions to make. Finally let's say thanks to all the first time contestants who courageously took the risk of entering a story!
Congratulations to everyone who submitted, and of course to the winners.
Sassy Red-haired Beach Kat/Dune Goddess
Congratulations to all the winners and runners up. And, of course, to everyone who submitted a story. There were so many extremely well-written stories that I am honored to be in the top ten, especially since I almost didn't submit my story into the contest. LOL
Congratulations Saucy, WW, DS, and all the runners up. This was a fun comp to try out and really made me think. These were some great stories to read as always. I don't envu the judges at all.
A big congratulations to Mags, WW, and Darkside
And all the top ten and everyone who entered
It was a seriously fun comp and honestly I might be biased but the best theme ever.
Wonderful comp category with many outstanding stories. Congrats to the winner and everyone else who entered. I'm awaiting my participation trophy, the most cherished trophy of all
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That Hitchcockian 
thriller was brilliant.
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