2/4/2021 9 Comments PROMPT 5 WINNERAT LONG LAST, the winner of the fifth (and final) Arena challenge has been chosen! Sorry for the delay. I was... dragged from my Hobbit hole into a wilderness of people and unreliable internet connections for like... OvEr a wEEk. (not sure how I survived, but I'm back now). But Without further ado *waves below* PROMPT:THE WINNER: Rachel LeitchHER STORY:Dear Captain Teahan, You forgot about me, didn’t you? You thought no one saw death sail close enough to shake your sails. Or the crew member that raised his gun. Or how you failed, turned too late to save yourself. You thought no one heard the shot shatter the air. But it didn’t shatter you. Because my father, the captain you so despised, jumped in front of you. The bullet meant for you smashed into his chest. And he fell. And you didn’t even flinch. You only scoffed. “The hero dying for the villain?” You had the nerve to kick his motionless body. “Try a new tale, brother.” You strode back across the gangplank to your ship, your coat billowing in the wind. But you forgot about me. You didn’t see me take the wheel. And now . . . we’ll meet again. Sincerely, the next hero of the seas we sail. MY THOUGHTS: Oh hi, don't mind me, just over here WAITING for a NOVELLL of this.
(So yes, in short, I love this story so much.) Well done, Rachel!!! You expertly carried the story along, telling us exactly what we need to know without bogging us down with unnecessary info. The main character's voice is so distinct. and the descriptions of the characters absolutely brought it to life! (WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE???? GO! BEGONE! WRITE THIS STORY!)
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