Writers' Choice(s) - tie

3.69 The Chase by Jordan Littleton (Nomad) writing as Kname of Rider - With nothing else left to lose, a dad and daughter bet their last dollar on a horse that will change their lives. - Short, Family


3.69 Porch Pirate by P.H. Cook (Grandma Bear) writing as Ezster Has - A cocky porch pirate steals a package and finds himself hunted by its relentless owner, unaware of the consequences awaiting him. - Short, Drama, Crime


Writers Also Liked - tie

3.53 Prey For the Hunter by Gary Kohatsu (Abe from LA) writing as Chasing Ally - A female motorist with a dark past is chased by a killer to a dead end in the road. - Short, Horror

3.53 Fractured by Matthew Taylor (Matthew Taylor) writing as Alan Smithee - An afflicted woman confronts past trauma by revisiting the old family home. - Short, Drama, Thriller



The rest (in no particular order)

Border Patrol by Anthony Cawood (AnthonyCawood) writing as Brother Warren - A pair of border patrol agents get more than they bargained for on a routine patrol. - Short, Drama

Laws Of The Jungle by Colin S (Colin S) writing as Chimp Chimcheree - A family of Gazelles. A pack of Lions. Nature can be cruel. - Short, Drama, Crime

Run by Zack Akers (Zack) writing as A Perpetual Loser - A routine run takes a dark turn for a carefree young jogger. - Short, Horror

Why are we Afraid of Bears? by Michael Godby (D.A.Banaszak) writing as Boo Boo - A hiker encounters a hungry bear in the wilderness. - Short, Action

Streets of Bourbon by Chris Bodily (ChrisBodily) writing as Florist Grump - A waiter chases a patron through New Orleans to give him his wallet he left behind at the restaurant. 3 pages - Short, Comedy

chase challenge by JtF (JtF) writing as Clever Pseudonym - She may be sexy smart but Marita means trouble. A fun Friday night chaos ensues. - Short, Sci Fi

Woo hoo!

I mean if I have to tie, who better to tie with than Pia.

Well done Jordan and Pia. Told ya you would win a mug, Pia  

Also, 100% correct guesses. Go me!

Congrats Jordan and Pai! Top work.

Congrats to Jordan, Pia, and everyone who took part in this challenge. It was a fun one!

Woohoo! And in good company too!

I enjoyed this smaller group. Good quality and not have much stress about reading all of them. I remember one time we had 40+ entries. 10-15 is more like the old days. I'm sure there will be another OWC in October, so take a break until then.  

Quoted from Matthew Taylor Well done Jordan and Pia. Told ya you would win a mug, Pia

Which is weird because I've never won one before, I don't think.

Oh nice! I haven't read the top picks but I will.

Quoted from Grandma Bear Which is weird because I've never won one before, I don't think.

Must have been a premonition

Congrats, Pia and Jordan!
And to everyone who entered.

To Ant, (insert evil laugh) the witchcraft continues, despite you trying to throw us off course with the software trial.

If I'd had the time, (like Matthew did), all my guesses would have been right, but I'll take what I got. I concede I got Gary and Chris wrong. Well done, Matthew!

Bring on the Halloween challenge!

Congrats to all!  As always, lots of talent on display.  As Libby says above, on to the Halloween challenge!  I hope to have my ducks in a row by then. I was feeling really sorry for myself not having an entry for this one.  Shout out to Jordan and Pia - well deserved kudos to both of you!

Congratulations to the winners !
Gradma Bear and Nomad.