Thursday, 8 December 2011

Results of Competition One: A Horror Story

Tuesday 6th December 2011
Results of Competition One: A Horror Story


Adjudicator, Joseph Freeman, judging the twelve entries said that the overall quality was very pleasing. He gave a comprehensive critique on each story adding that the authors should not be downhearted by any comments as these were intended to improve the writing.
 General points to remember
1. Presentation is very important. Do not have overly large
    margins. Ensure you do not run out of ink.
2. Clarity of prose; avoid over use of complicated writing
     language. Keep it simple

Results
First
Horror in the Place de la Concorde” by Sally Newton.
Search for a missing sister with clues read from a diary and subsequent hallucinations after buying an old necklace.

Second
Santa’s Little Helper” by Neil Walker.
A creepy tale of a child’s search for kindness in Santa’s Grotto with elements of black humour.

Tied at Third
Talon” by Victoria Bartlett
A pendant helps a bullied child seek revenge.

Change of Face” by Mickey Dann.
Gift of zoo trip intended to wreck havoc on the life of a plastic surgeon.

Two Special Mentions
A Christmas Ballad” by Alex Sykes
For a Friend” by Joanne Watkins

 
A spine-chilling evening’s entertainment.



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