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The Dreaming Contest Winners!

It was a long time coming, and we apologize for the delay, but we're finally ready to announce the

Winners of The Dreaming Contest!!!

First Prize:
"The Sketch Album" by Conda Douglas.
This is what Queenie had to say about:
"I awarded this because it gave me the creeps—an admirable achievement considering I wrote the story that it's based on! It's a fantastic idea, and executed quite well. The other stories were also very good, but I had to give this one the top prize because of the 'creep' factor, which I think is crucial because The Dreaming is a horror story after all."

Second Prize:
"An End" by Chelsea Michelle Smith
This is what Queenie had to say about:
"This was probably my favourite one in terms of writing style—I think it has the best writing out of all the entries (my personal opinion, and I'm biased). I also like the interpretation of Amber's 'state of being' too. I only wish the reader was told the content of the paintings that Amber had in the suitcase—that is my only complaint (because I wanna know badly!)

Third Prize:
"Retrospect" by Xandria L. Johnson
This is what Queenie had to say about:
"I liked how this one took the perspective of Miss Anu—it does a pretty good job of exploring her as a character. I loved the way the story ended. It also mentioned some things about the art I never noticed myself, despite having drawn the book!"

Queenie also had several Honorable Mentions:

"The Coffin" by Elizabeth Napoletano
"The Cost of Living" by Sarah Lamb
"Records Keeper" by Allegra Condiotte
"Cry Wolf" by Jasmin Forney
"Walking in the Dream" by Jasel Cantu
"The Tale of Anne Galloway" by Jordan Cheresnowsky
"A Dream to Remember" by Victor Albino

Thanks to everyone who participated. In Queenie's own words: "darn, choosing the winners were so hard!." But we all had a great time, and really appreciate all the hard work you put into these fabulous stories! Keep on writing!

And make sure you say "Hi" to Queenie on her blog!