Hoist the colours, proud fiction writers and assorted oddities of the Realms!

Here we conclude yet another edition of the Finish the Story contest and we are proud of each of the entry. The submissions are setting the bar higher with each edition and when we thought that the two of us - @f3nix and @oivas – could make light of the work, boy, were we pleasantly wrong! Despite half the way across the globe, @f3nix would tirelessly converse and keep sharing his inputs on the stories and the storytellers!

Well, this edition also made me realise one more thing. Hosting a contest takes some effort, and @f3nix was hosting most of the contests all by himself for nearly one and a half years. So, here is raising a toast to our never tiring host @f3nix and for his exciting prompts!! Dude, you are fantastic!!

It is heartening to see the knights and paladins in and around the @bananafish realms, and we are happy to interact with all of you. Hence, one of the things that the @bananafish contest ensures is the prize for the best comment, which actually, signifies our focus on interaction and our aim to support each other. I think we are succeeding in that!

Lastly, congratulations to @dirge, @zeleiracordero, and @mgaft1 for the @curie votes (the big one). Also to our other participants who have been graced by @ocdb, @therising, @smartsteem, @curangel and all other curators who enjoy and vote quality content.

As always, the community stays blessed by the support of @curie curators, the amazing team of @c-squared and, last but not least, those cool dudes at @crowdmind / @crowdwitness (always remember to sustain every one of the above mentioned by using your witness free slots).

And now, without further ado...

The Winners

GRAND PRIZE - 15 STEEM: @dirge!

This one was a close contest between @dirge and @raj808. It was so close that the discord server was ringing between @f3nix and @oivas all through the night. Opinions and second opinions later, @dirge just about pipped ahead. It couldn’t have been closer than this.

@dirge’s story takes an unexpected turn at the end, especially when it seemed to flow in one direction. The best way to enjoy it is to read it yourself.

So, head towards @dirge’s entry and we promise you that you won’t be disappointed.

BEST COMMENT - 5 STEEM: @mgaft1!

Now, @mgaft1 is what I would call a team player. When she is free of winning @curie upvotes and prizes in the @bananafish realm, she goes ahead and supports her fellow writers in translating stories and making them win too. And, guess what, we haven’t even started talking about her comments on the entries in this contest.

It is difficult to cull out a single comment since @mgaft1 has had numerous meaningful interaction with everyone; starting with @f3nix on the prompt to every single participant. Amazing!

Congratulations @mgaft1!

Sustain the @bananafish project through your delegations!

We're a selfless inclusive and decentralized community. We put our heart in what we do and a lot of passion and everyone will be abundantly rewarded for their generosity as the @bananafish will keep growing. Here you may find a guide by @marcoriccardi on how to sustain this project.

A special thanks to @felt.buzz, @gwilberiol, @dirge, @theironfelix, @raj808, @brisby, @maverickinvictus, @cyemela, @marcoriccardi, @hidden84, @calluna, @oivas, @f3nix, @khasa, @vdux, @anixio, @ntowl, @tristancarax and @blueeyes8960 for their precious delegations, making this project a reality!

If you like this contest..SPREAD THE GOSPEL! We're grateful for your resteeming and word of mouth. Everything helps to grow together!

See you soon for the next edition!