The Winner of the November ‘Deluded Custodians’ Challenge and the December Writing Prompt

Summary

The undefined website announces the winners of the November 'Deluded Custodians' challenge and introduces the December writing prompt, inviting submissions for a letter to Santa Claus or a response to the AWC "Furious Fiction" prompt.

Abstract

The November entries for the 'Deluded Custodians' challenge included three collaborative pieces and one response to an AWC prompt. The winning entry, "Would You Rather Have Answers or Fame?" was a collaboration between Debdutta Pal, Ann James, and Robert Gowty. The December challenge invites writers to pen a letter to Santa Claus, with extra points for posting in Mark Suroviec's pub, "Playtown." Alternatively, participants can tackle the AWC "Furious Fiction" prompt, which requires a story set in an airport or train station, featuring an awkward hug, and including the words eighteen, egg, and elephant. The deadline for December's challenge is December 31, midnight PST, with a $20 prize for the winner and the opportunity to enter multiple times.

Opinions

The November challenge featured creative collaborations, as seen in the winning entry's unique blend of perspectives.
The December writing prompt encourages a playful and imaginative approach to writing, with a festive theme centered around Santa Claus.
The inclusion of the AWC "Furious Fiction" prompt as an alternative challenge offers a more structured and constrained creative exercise, with specific elements to incorporate.
The opportunity to earn extra points by posting in a specific Medium publication suggests a community-driven approach, fostering engagement within the platform.
The possibility of multiple entries and a cash prize indicates an inclusive and incentivized environment for writers to showcase their work.

The December Challenge:

Write a Letter to Santa Claus. You know you want to. Extra points if your response is posted in Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.’s pub, “Playtown.”

AND/OR

Answer the AWC “Furious Fiction” prompt. In 500 words or less write a story that takes place at an airport or train station featuring an awkward hug. Include the words eighteen, egg and elephant. (Their deadline is midnight, Sunday 3 December 2023, Sydney/Melbourne time). If you answer this prompt, be sure to send a link to Grandma Smillew for her collection.

The Winner of the November ‘Deluded Custodians’ Challenge and the December Writing Prompt

The November Entries: Three Exquisite Corpse Threesomes and One AWC Prompt Response

Would You Rather Have Answers or Fame?

A collaboration between Debdutta Pal, Ann James, and Robert Gowty

My Zombie Mom Has a Fusion Reactor in Her Brain

There’s not much time left

From the Desert Dog to the Deep Blue Sea

by Ann James, Martin French and Christine D Richardson

A Week of Solitude

Started out nice, anyway…

The winners of the November challenge chosen by our mystery judge:

The December Challenge:

$20 to the winner.

Enter as many times as you like.

Deadline: December 31, midnight PST.