There was a tie for Writer's Choice:

To Catch a Predator by marnie mitchell-lister (marnieml) - Short, Shark - In the summer of 1979, citizens of Fair Haven, Massachusetts were worried about a rogue shark, but one unwelcome guest should have been more concerned about the boy determined to catch it. - pdf, format 8)

Current Events by Eric Wall (EWall433) - Short, Shark -  An ambitious journalist discovers that the story she’s been chasing is liable to chase her back. - pdf, format 8)

Marnie gets a mug as soon as she gives me a mailing address.  This is the second "Writer's Choice" for Eric who already has a mug.  

Second and Third choices were:

Samebito by John Robbins & Tim Westland - Short, Shark - Ten years after losing his brother to the jaws of a mythical shark named Samebito, a 12th century Japanese fisherman enlists the aide of a ship's Captain to hunt down and exact his vengeance. - pdf, format 8)

The Lagoon by Steve McDonell (stevie) - Short, Shark, Adventure, Horror - Two Union soldiers hunt for hidden gold at the end of the Civil War 11 pages - pdf, format 8)


And in no particular order:

Shark Tale by Shawn Davis (Ledbetter) - Short, Shark - An old man explains the balance of give and take when the sea is concerned. - pdf, format 8)

The Tides of Caeus by Lee Cordner (Leegion) - Short, Shark - A warrior attempts to stop a corrupt pirate from gaining a mystical amulet... and put to rest a fabled monster. - pdf, format 8)

Blood in the Water by Marcello Degliuomini  - Short, Shark - A friendly wager between three friends, a race across the lake. What they quickly discover is - this swim will be a race for their lives. - pdf, format 8)

Finning by Chris Shamburger (sham) - Short, Shark - A down-on-his-luck fisherman is hired by a wealthy entrepreneur to obtain the final, and most dangerous, addition to his unusual collection of shark fins. - pdf, format 8)

Alaskan Sound by Daniel Viau (Last Fountain) - Short, Shark - Weekend warriors on vacation in Prince William Sound are seduced by the power of the Alaskan Wilderness, as they seek a rare trophy: the head of a vicious Salmon Shark. - pdf, format 8)

Reel Tension by Daniel Viau (Last Fountain) - Short, Shark - Found footage. A former soldier fights the battle of his life, when he reels in a massive shark. - pdf, format 8)

A Twist in the Tail by Gary Tao - Short, Shark - After four shark killings disturb the locals in Miami, the authority decide to pay out a $15,000 reward to the person who kills the biggest Tiger Shark.  Joel has the upper hand in hunt but does he have more to deal with than a sixteen foot shark?   - pdf, format 8)

The Stillness in the Water by Mark Renshaw - Short, Shark - An author attempts to teach his nephew the power of stories by recalling a time when a novel he wrote lead to a close encounter with a great white shark. - pdf, format 8)

Retrieval by Darren J Seeley - Short, Shark - A smuggler kidnaps a newlywed to assist him in recovering his loot, which is guarded by a rogue shark. - pdf, format 8)

Terror At Sea by Dirk Visser (DV44) - Short, Shark - It was supposed to be a day of fun on the ocean but as one family quickly learns...the ocean has many secrets. - pdf, format 8)

Jail Bait by Will Ball (albinopenguin) - Short, Shark - Three bros find themselves stranded on a party raft in the middle of the ocean after a day of drinking. - pdf, format 8)

Genetic Engineering: Rise Of The Counterrevolution by Alex Brauck (PrussianMosby) - Short, Shark - When irresponsible science once again breaks laws of nature, reshaping of interests is undeniable. - pdf, format 8)

Up from the Depths 2 by Jeff Bush (dreamscale) - Short, Shark - Young Newlyweds are menaced by a rogue shark while honeymooning on Maui. - pdf, format 8)

Jowls by R. McManus (rendevous) - Short, Shark - Four people on a boat. In the water. With a shark. A big one. Beeg teeth. Very beeg. - pdf, format 8)

Shark Dreaming by Bill Sarre (Reef Dreamer) - Short, Shark - After the death of his partner, a fisherman is tormented by a life changing decision he must make. - pdf, format 8)

The Shark Doctor by Ed Beach (CrusaderVoice) - Short, Shark - A marine biologist suffering from sex addiction is called by a theme park to diagnose what is killing the great white sharks they plan to feature in a new exhibit. - pdf, format 8)

The Ordeal by Kevin Lenihan (KevinL) - Short, Shark - In a post-apocalyptic world, a sacrifice is called for so that others may live. Who will pay the price? - pdf, format 8)

Loyalty by Janet Clarke (wonkavite) - Short, Shark - Sometimes, sharks aren't the worst thing in the water... - pdf, format 8)

Jaws: Pe'ahi by Cameron Dueker - Short, Shark - A surfer travels to Hawaii to ride the one of the most dangerous waves in the world.  - pdf, format 8)

Hunt by Simon Colligan (SiColl007) - Short, Shark, Animation - A killer whale faces adversity in more ways than one. - pdf, format 8)

Immersion Therapy by Ray (Ray W) - Short, Shark - Dr. T's training is put to the test on the final day of aquaphobia desensitization class when his group therapy patients finds their phobia compounded by an immanent and genuine water hazard. - pdf, format 8)

American Shark in London by Dustin Bowcott - Short, Shark - A great white interrupts a gangland execution. - pdf, format 8)

Interesting.

Well, thank you all for entering. :)



Ren...
[expletive], [expletive], [expletive].
'Jowls'?
I've committed myself to spending twelve bucks to animate 'Jowls'?
Seriously?!

[Expletive], [expletive], [expletive]. LOL!

That'll teach me.

Later, taters!

Marnie...excellent script.well done.

And well done Eric...yeah, one mug is all you get :-))

So it was me who wrote Jowls.

Typical.

I'm going to have fun responding to those posts.

Congrats to Marnie. Seems unanimous and deserved.

And if memory serves, it was RayW who didn't understand that computer joke. I feel I have to explain. Lenny was using the computer for em, recreational purposes so much he broke it. Maybe it funnier in my head. Twould not surprise.

And now we know who's been slacking on the reads. Reap the wrath.

R

I'd like to thank everyone who wrote a script, and all who read at least more than two.
When I proposed the OWC I didn't think anyone would bite. Don liked the idea, and it was slightly different that the usual norm.

Congrats to Marnie and Eric.. on a job well done.

Others I personally liked were Immersion Therapy, Hunt and Alaskan Sound.

Congraulations Marne and Eric, John/Tim and Steve. All deserved it imo.

Others I really liked:

Alaskan Sound
Reel Tension
Shark Tale
The Ordeal

But they all had their charm, grace and shark appeal.

Quoted from rendevous And if memory serves, it was RayW who didn't understand that computer joke. I feel I have to explain. Lenny was using the computer for em, recreational purposes so much he broke it. Maybe it funnier in my head. Twould not surprise.

Ah!
I'm quite the dullard, eh?

Well, I'll make sure the computer bit get's plenty of break-worthy attention.  8)

Quoted from DarrenJamesSeeley Others I personally liked were Immersion Therapy, Hunt and Alaskan Sound.

And where are my manners?!
(Ren probably misplaced them with his spoons and telly remote.)

Congratulations,
Marnie and Eric!


Cheers!

No. I found them. The remote was far away. Sadly I failed to see the irony.

As for your manners I failed to find. You're on you're own. I have enough trouble remembering where mine are at the best of times.

Fine picture of a SimplyScripts mug. A trophy that has so far eluded me. Knowing my penchant for being awkward this situation is unlikely to change any time soon.

Nevertheless I'd like to the Academy. It may be the only chance I get.

R

Well done to Marnie and Eric! Some fine writing on display from both.

Congrats, everyone!

Great job, Marnie, you got my vote and deserved the win.

Ren...like that wasn't obvious you wrote Jowls?  Really?  You get me?

Oh I get you.

It might not have been if you behaved and stopped yourself from mentioning it so much. Some people know me far less well.

Their innocence is something I can only play with if you play with me. Oh dear. Now look what you've made me do. I depart before it gets far worse.

R

Quoted from rendevous Oh I get you. It might not have been if you behaved and stopped yourself from mentioning it so much. Some people know me far less well. Their innocence is something I can only play with if you play with me. Oh dear. Now look what you've made me do. I depart before it gets far worse. R

No playing for me, brother...I have me sheep, remember!   ;D ;D

I voted for Catch. Congrats!

My approach was to try to do reviews in 2 parts: what I liked and what needs work. They use that approach in a competition I was involved in recently, and I like it.

There was one script that I just couldn't find anything to put under 'what I liked', so I skipped that part. Sorry. There was just no part of that story that worked. Oh, well. At least it got a recommend from someone here. Wow.

Near the end of the week, I just did regular reviews. More hurried ones.

I missed several what seems to have been good scripts. I'll try to get to them. Sorry I didn't have time to give them a shot.

Marnie...fantasic! I had no idea. Excellent work. Enjoy the mug!

Congrats Marnie!

Maybe you couldn't tell from my review, but yours was my favorite. It's an honor to be tied with you (and the other reviews are right, you don't need to kill him)

Congrats to everyone involved and thanks to anyone who enjoyed mine.

P.S. I'm sure my reviews got choppy as the week wore on. Hopefully I didn't ruffle many feathers. If so... feel free to ruffle back. I fancy myself a good sport.

Wow, Marnie - second OWC win!! Congrats!

Oops, sorry Eric - congrats to you too. I'll read the script then - haven't got to yours.

Great job everybody. I enjoyed the top four entries. I totally botched up all my guesses, so that's no good, gotta avoid it in the future!

Congrats Marnie and to everybody else who entered but also reviewed. Looking over the list I think it was a bit funny the author of my favorite script, Reel Tension, was also the author of one of my least favorites, The Alsaskan Sound. Lol. Good job Last Fountain! I think. lol

Congrats Marnie & Eric. No surprise really. You both seem to place in the top 3 everytime you enter.

Quoted from DV44 Congrats Marnie & Eric. No surprise really. You both seem to place in the top 3 everytime you enter.

I know right? They're outstanding writers.

and Jeff's response to Dustin's "heat" all week is.... Up From 2 Depths....

interesting.

Quoted from oJOHNNYoNUTSo I know right? They're outstanding writers.

Congrats to Johhny & Tim! Impressive! There, I said it for the 4th time.  ;D

Yesssah!!!!!  Thanks, thank, thanks!!  Congrats to EWall and all the top placers. This was a tough one with so many great entries. I had a hard time choosing faves because there were things I really liked in every single one of them.

And yeah JohnnyO...didn't see that coming!! Tim Westland...you minx!  :)  


I am so psyched for my CRAPPY MUG!!!!

Congrats to Marnie and Eric!

And Thanks to Darren and Don.


I didn't read them all this time, so I thought it's just fair to stay away from the voting.

My personal favorites were

Reel Tension
Shark Dreaming

Good potential:
Finning
The Stillness In The Water
Immersion Therapy
Shark Doc

Congrats Marnie and Eric! This was a really fun OWC.

So many great tales this time around.  Shame I couldn't read them all before the voting, but I will get around to it.  Got a holiday coming up.  Work goes bah-bye for 2 weeks YES!

Congrats to all who entered.  Tough parameters, limited options, but many prominent imaginations in play here.  

Great stuff.  Can't wait for the next one.

Congrats to Marnie and Eric!

Epic job, everyone!!!!

Shawn.....><

Well done Marne and Eric! Two top-notch writers - congrats to both of you :)

My top choices were:
Shark Dreaming
Current Events/Finning

Unfortunately I didn't get to read Marnie's but it's on my desktop, so I'll be checking it out --

Congrats to everyone else who entered; some really good work up there -- and apologies if I peed anyone off - I think I got a little tired toward the end of the week :) :)

Well done Marnie and Eric!

I will re-read both of them as my reviewing got a little mixed up over the days.

My fave was Shark Dreaming but there were a few strong entries.

Thanks to all who read mine and liked it, lol.


Mohammed, are you still certain Jeff wrote The Lagoon? I don't know whether to be honoured or to be disinfected

;D >:(

Thanks to all who reviewed with or without submitting entries! It was an outstanding turnout with a wealth of feedback for all to feast on.

Quoted from stevie Mohammed, are you still certain Jeff wrote The Lagoon? I don't know whether to be honoured or to be disinfected

Most definitely a curve ball! I was so sure too. Solid job regardless.

Just chiming in here. I definitely had fun this OWC,  and learned along the way.

I pumped out 2 shorts: REEL TENSION and ALASKAN SOUND. I'm pleased at the reception and spreadsheet scores. Thanks for all the reviews guys and gals. I appreciate it.

I thought I'd mention my favourite shorts here, as well... in no particular order... the best were...

SAMEBITO, FINNING,  SHARK TALE

And I also really enjoyed these ones... in no particular order...

SENTIENT,  LOYALTY, SHARK DREAMING, THE ORDEAL, TO CATCH A PREDATOR, STILLNESS IN THE WATER, TIDES OF CAEUS

It was hard to narrow it to top 10. I docked marks, so to speak, when light on sharky stuff. Lots of creative stuff this time around though. Some memorable characters too, like peter Benchley himself and the reporter from CURRENT EVENTS.

Big congrats to all who entered.

Thanks to everyone for the critiques,  the challenge,  and the entertainment.