2012 COMPETITION WINNERS
CREEPY CHRISTMAS CHILLER COMPETITION
We are pleased to share with you our top three adult winning stories, and the winning story in the 12-16 years category for the Creepy Christmas Chiller Competition 2012.
We've listed below the entries that were selected for the 'Twin' and 'Creepy Christmas Chiller' competitions. If your story is not listed here, please don't be discouraged. Writing for
competitions is one of the best ways to hone your storytelling skills so please keep writing.
A big thank you from Debbie to Emma Coates for sending 'Ben's Brother'. This entry was the only one that gave her a laugh out loud moment and was greatly appreciated.
First place - Unexpected Gifts by Alyson Hilbourne
We enjoyed the read which was full of tension, and our interest was maintained throughout to the very good, unexpected end. We thought the plot was an unusual idea with the transitions between each Christmas well-handled.
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Second Place - Christmas Fayre by Brian Lux http://www.brianlux.co.uk/
We thoroughly enjoyed this story involving a country house, deep snow, policeman = mystery, ie all traditional ingredients. It was a creepy and well-written story with an economic style. It was consistently good, but well done in the first few paragraphs where the whole thing was set up nicely.
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Third Place - After Boxing Day by Felicity Cousins www.linkedin.com/in/felicitycousins
www.felicitycousins.com
We thought this a beautifully written story with some wonderful imagery. It had tension and suspense and definitely felt Christmassy. Neat/clever plot, very human and touching in parts. A terrific end.
First Place 12-16 years category - And a Partridge in a Pear Tree by Alice Cattley
We thoroughly enjoyed this gripping read. Our interest was maintained from start to finish with the mysterious and creepy happenings and the sinister ending was a treat.
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'TWIN' FLASH FICTION COMPETITION 2012 WINNING STORIES
We are delighted to publish the two winning stories from our 'Twin' Flash Fiction Competition 2012, judged by Rosalie Warren
STAGE FIGHT BY SHAUN AVERY
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DUVET DAY BY ANNA CULLUM - http://annacullum.blogspot.co.uk/
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