Oh, this is always hard, guys...but, I can only choose three winners. Here goes...
1st place- Untitled by XXjoeyXX
This was really tough, but I had to give first place to Joey because not only did he perfectly give me a description of his muse, but it also made me want to cry in the process. Maybe I've been listening to too much sad music while judging, but it's true. And it struck me so that I couldn't settle for anything less.
2nd place- Orchid by LoriAnn
What can I say, except wow. Words fail me in the best way possible with this...bonding between ones imagination and their logical thought. This reminds me of the way my own muse came about, to be completely honest, and just like with Joey's, it struck me in just the right way.
3rd place- Half Diety, Half Hell by Monos D.O.A.
This...was practically a coin toss. But not because I couldn't find a good 3rd place, because everyone was so good that I honestly couldn't figure out who to award this to. Monos, the way you describe Muse always fascinates me, and I can't help but be sucked into any story you write, creating a doubly-effective hit that sent me reeling in...happiness, I suppose is the closest word I can find. Your writing combined with your technique propelled you to the point where I couldn't not reward you.
And, my honorable mention goes to Thyme by JellyKat. If I could split 3rd place with Monos and you, I would, but I can't. The incorporation of different stories into one and describing just how picky a muse can be...I was enchanted from start to finish.
As always, all of you were fantastic, and I can't thank you enough for participating. I left comments on every one of your works, because I thought every one of them deserved individual mention, and they do! You all were fantastic, and I can't thank you enough.
I'll see you all in the next contest!
P.S. If you guys haven't guessed, I got the picture for the banner off Google Images. It's a very close approximation to what my muse looks like. But that's a story for another day. Keep writing!
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