First Place $30 prize

Regina Schimke _Failure Number 4,398,001_

Judge’s comment: “Awesome! I want to read the continuation!!”

Second Place $20 prize

Anna Schumacher _The Mysterious Dark_

Judge’s comment: “Riveting and vivid, a mature treatment of anxiety and fear.”

Third Place $10 prize

Jazmin Rodencal _Curse of the Owl Necklace_

Judge’s comment: “Excellent story and development.”

Honorable Mention

Ethan Brunke _Origin_

Judge’s comment: “Extremely creative, Keep writing!”