Week #4 “fox tales” story image and announcing the winners for last week!

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If you love writing stories then this contest is for you! Write a one paragraph story about the image above and leave your entry in the comment section below. Be creative and think outside of the box! 

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Here is last weeks image and winners!

Congratulations! I hope to read more of your stories this week!!

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1st place // @cizzo - “November Wind”

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A bone-chilling November wind struck against Max’s face. He tucked up his coat’s collar, close to his mouth, and let out a long warm breath. He could smell faint traces of his breakfast. Scrambled eggs and toast. Earl Grey tea with honey and lemon. The mom usual. Max continued to brave the early winter wind, his shoulders hoisted up. His sad eyes reflected his thoughts. Saturday morning with nothing to do. He couldn’t stay in the house any longer. Mom was in a foul mood. Felt like she had been every day since the divorce, long before that too. Max thought of turning back home but pressed on. The cold wind felt right as it numbed him.

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2nd place // @rjd - “Cold and Letdown”

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As he wandered through the busy streets, he remembered what happened last night. Drunkenly confessing his affections for his friend was the worst and most idiotic thing he could have done. "Things will get awkward from now on especially if she doesn't feel the same way", he thought. He sighed, feeling letdown and shivered from the cold as he grabbed the collar of his jacket, burying his face in the fabric.

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3rd place // @jamesanity06 - “Regrets”

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No idea of what to do next, confused and guilt stricken, Sam dressed up and hurried to Becky's house just to find the girl hanging from her bedroom ceiling. A note was left lying under the lifeless girl's still hanging corpse, "Sam, I love you and I respect your decisions, but I can't live with this guilty feeling anymore. Don't worry, our little angel won't be alone after all, I'll watch over her and I'll watch over you too Sam. Go on with life Sam." He then bursts into tears, regretting the decision he and Becky made that day, "If only I was man enough to take responsibility for the mistakes we've done, maybe we could've been a happy family, all three of us!!"

I wanted to do something a little bit more expressive this week. I got out of my comfort zone by choosing a harder pose with the arm and then I colored it. The overall image is still soft which I like but I can’t look at it anymore or else I’ll point out a few minor imperfections. 

I hope you guys enjoy the progress shots! 😊

Prizes:

1st // 5SBD

2nd // 3SBD

3rd // 1SBD

A portion of the prize pool is a contribution courtesy of @artwatch. Thanks so much for helping to sponsor this writing contest! Please give @artwatch a follow! 

Contest Rules:

Resteem this post.

Create a separate post with your ONE PARAGRAPH stories and use the #foxtales tag.

Feel free to use the current story image for your post.

Submit your post in the comment section below.

Maximum of 3 entries - only one story per person will qualify for a portion of the prize pool so everyone has a fair chance.

The length is to your interpretation. There is no real ‘rule’ of how long a paragraph is but I’d say to use your best judgement. If it doesn’t flow right and you know that it is indeed going over then edit your writing.

Deadline // Friday November 24th //  5:00 UTC

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Thanks for stopping by and good luck to those who decide to participate!

Do you have any questions? 🦊