The Lodestar Contest

There were only three entries, so no full prizes, but all three entries were wonderful to read and of ribbon-worthy quality! I've been so lucky to receive consistently good entries in this contest and while I'm sorry the big prizes won't go out this time, I'm also secretly (shh) happy I don't have to make any judging decisions.

I had hoped to get reviews out this week, but I'm not sure I'll be able to start on them until this weekend. They are coming, though! Until then, let's go over these entries!

The first story entered was a negotiation between humans and aliens that let an underling save the day:

Fair Trade  (13+) He just needed the right currency. For the Lodestar Contest. #2313392 by Lynn McKenzie

The second to enter the fray was a dangerous rollick through what I joyfully interpreted as a fantasy nightclub:

The Tower of Esoteric Joy  (18+) Orion gets distracted on his mission to avoid capture from the guard #2313917 by Dawn Embers

The third and final entry unfolded its layered and well constructed mystery while perched on a cliff in a fascinating place for surfing.

STATIC

Proper Entertainment  (13+) A man comes to a remote diner for a five-star meal. #2315040 by J.B. Ezar

Many thanks for a round that gave me three new stories to enjoy!