The Sound Of Silence Competition!

SEVEN!!!!! SEVEN WONDERFUL STORIES ABOUT SILENCE!!!!!

(is it even appropriate to shout about this comp?)

I'm in.

https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/sixteen-minutes

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I'm in.

https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/sixteen-minutes

Except it isn't showing as being a comp entry. Did you remember to hit the switch? Weird that Sherzahd didn't notice when approving.

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Except it isn't showing as being a comp entry. Did you remember to hit the switch? Weird that Sherzahd didn't notice when approving.

It's good now.

Woo hoo, eight up and I hear rumours of a ninth in the queue. This is moving along rather well.

I took a few days away to sort some things and I'm very excited to see so many stories in the queue! I'll catch up on them soon and I look forward to seeing more. Not that I'm being greedy or anything.

Also, I can see the irony of a Sound of Silence comp with the first post of the thread being in all caps.

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I took a few days away to sort some things and I'm very excited to see so many stories in the queue!

Ape excited, too!!!!

By the way, I love the comp image. Very evocative. Not sure who does the work for those nowadays but if it isn't you, pass on my thanks and appreciation.

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By the way, I love the comp image. Very evocative. Not sure who does the work for those nowadays but if it isn't you, pass on my thanks and appreciation.

Thank you so much. It's been a team effort. Lately, I've picked a few pictures that I love and that match the theme and sent them to a brilliant friend who makes what you all see. They can see this thread, but I'll leave it up to them if they want to take the credit.

I’m being honest when I say this is the best writing I’ve seen in a comp in a while. Y’all are always good, but the level of writing seems elevated in this one. Maybe this theme just hit everyone in a way that brought out their best. 😊 I hope a lot more entries are coming!

10! We're at 10!! And it's TheShyThespian so I know it will be good when I get to it later this evening.

https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/alone-8

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10! We're at 10!! And it's TheShyThespian so I know it will be good when I get to it later this evening.

I was gonna say 'I'm in!' and promote my story but some Crazy Old Ape beat me to it 🤣. Not sure about it being good, though - I tend to replicate the WriterGirl school of thought (have idea, write story, read story, realise it's crap... oh well).

I see I have some reading to do.

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I’m being honest when I say this is the best writing I’ve seen in a comp in a while. Y’all are always good, but the level of writing seems elevated in this one. Maybe this theme just hit everyone in a way that brought out their best. 😊 I hope a lot more entries are coming!

I agree! This is an excellent comp! Not over yet….

Wishing you all a year filled with joy, success, and endless opportunities. Let's make 2024 a year to remember together! Here's to new beginnings and shared adventures.

Stay positive, and let's keep supporting each other in this amazing community!

Happy New Year!

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10! We're at 10!!

I made it 11. Someone else will have to enter now to even it up...

https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/absentia

This is the best pace I have seen in an SS comp in quite a while. Looking forward to seeing more. Still more than a week to go...

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I’m being honest when I say this is the best writing I’ve seen in a comp in a while. Y’all are always good, but the level of writing seems elevated in this one. Maybe this theme just hit everyone in a way that brought out their best. 😊 I hope a lot more entries are coming!

Agree! I'm really impressed with the writing quality and creativity. I think you're on to something about the theme...it just resonates.

Oo, I see a couple more entries snuck in. AnnaMayZing and Dreamweaver023 have joined the fun.

Here's Anna's:

https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/be-careful-what-you-wish-for-2

And Dreamweaver's:

https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/the-winter-solstice-releases-lunar-magics-2

Two more! Too cool! Great comp.

I was particularly struck by Dreamweaver's story. Reminds me of a friend of mine who is of that persuasion.

The Winter Solstice Releases Lunar Magics

Woo hoo, the stories keep coming! AAnna has put us up to 14 entries!!

Snow Bound | Stories Space

Welp, I'm all caught up again. More! We need more!!

Before this thing closes, let me just say the level of the comp entries in this has been amazing. The one thing they all seemed to have in common is a strong emotional story, and with only 1000 words to tell it, the emotions just jump off the page. I think this theme and format really hit a chord. Proud to be part of this comp. Good luck everyone

Amen to that. I knew the theme was a good one right from the announcement. Glad to see I got that much right.

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Welp, I'm all caught up again. More! We need more!!

Your wish is my command ... 'Just-in-time' Annie has submitted.

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Your wish is my command ... 'Just-in-time' Annie has submitted.

Yay! Aussie to the rescue!😁

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Your wish is my command ... 'Just-in-time' Annie has submitted.

Yay! Can’t wait to read it!

And Ping is in! The Magnificent Bastard strikes again!

https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/damaged-goods

What a fantastic field of entries! I’m running away from home for a long weekend and gonna unplug in the Smokies, but best wishes to you all! This has been my fav comp to read thus far! ❤️

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What a fantastic field of entries! I’m running away from home for a long weekend and gonna unplug in the Smokies, but best wishes to you all! This has been my fav comp to read thus far! ❤️

Unplugged in the Smokies sounds wonderful. Enjoy! It’s a great field.