Can there be such a thing as too many vacations? I'm exhausted and so glad to have my routine back today.

wondering in turning on the lights sitting in a computer chair, twirling around looking all over It's kind of quiet in here. I've been trying to write but I've been a bit distracted lately. Too many fires.

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I hope the visit goes well! My daughter and her boyfriend are coming here next weekend. It's been almost a year since I've seen her. I'm excited.

In honor of me watching Godzilla (1954) here are some cookies.

So everyone knows, that's been mentioned as well. I wasn't going to bring attention to it.

If ever a question goes over a day or so and I haven't replied, you all feel free to message me about it.

I am so sorry that I have missed this. I've looked in the forums every day and still missed this. We don't count characters and that is something we need to update.

As Mendalla said, from 100 to 1000 is flash, and 1000 minimum for everything else except poetry, musing, and lyrics, they don't have the same rules. Only one is the 10k limit.

I have two kitties. One is a calico that loves to give affection but will smack you if you try to give it back. Even when she's sleeping on you, you're not allowed to touch her. The boy is a big chunky (15 pounds) tabby. He likes to be carried around like a baby while I do things around the house. They are night and day but it's good they have each other so I support getting two.

So in honor of all the kitty talk, I'll leave some cookies. Enjoy!

Hello. You can try to upload a photo into an album and use it that way if uploading directly is not working. Also, if you are having issues with the upload, would you please raise a support ticket? You can find that at the end of the page under help and info. Thanks.

Oh no, is my link not working for y'all?

Good morning. I wanted to leave this here.

https://www.storiesspace.com/forum/site-announcements-and-members-feedback/announcing-the-winners-of-our-myths-and-monsters-competition

We want to start by saying thank you to each and every one that participated, read, scored, and commented. We wouldn't be as successful as we are without all of you. Please know you are appreciated.

Without further ado, I would like to congratulate, Verbal, TheShyThespian, and WriterGirl for taking the top 3!

1st Place: Teeth of the Sky by  verbal

2nd Place: Príšera Vnútri by  TheShyThespian

3rd Place: Just Another Monstrous Tale by  WriterGirl

The following entries round out your top 10.

4th: The Summer Beast by  Mendalla

5th: Containment by  D3ATHB1RD5

6th: Myth But No Magic by  AnnaMayZing

7th: Apples: An Epic Fruit by  OpheliaTusk

8th: The Legend of Taddi and the Monsters by  JamesPBear

9th: Queen of the Turbines by  KatarinaTechgoddess

10th: Wiglaf - The Greatest Hero Of Them All by  swindonbloke

I know we say this often, but the talent on this site is outstanding and I am honored to be among you all. For anyone that hasn't read these stories, please take a moment to do so, you will not be disappointed.

Congratulations again to the winners, I'll be in touch soon regarding your prizes!

We now have ten. There are still a few hours for those still working on it.

OpheliaTusk: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/adventure/apples-an-epic-fruit

D3ATHB1RD5: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/horror/containment

WriterGirl: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/just-another-monstrous-tale

Swindonbloke: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/wiglaf-the-greatest-hero-of-them-all-2

Verbal: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/science-fiction/teeth-of-the-sky

JamesPBear: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/speculative-fiction/the-legend-of-taddi-and-the-monsters

Mendalla: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/horror/the-summer-beast

TheShyThespian: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/supernatural/prisera-vnutri

AnnaMayZing: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/myth-but-no-magic

KaterinaTechgoddess: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/science-fiction/queen-of-the-turbines

This is something I can mention to the techs.

Eight!

OpheliaTusk: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/adventure/apples-an-epic-fruit

D3ATHB1RD5: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/horror/containment

WriterGirl: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/just-another-monstrous-tale

Swindonbloke: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/wiglaf-the-greatest-hero-of-them-all-2

Verbal: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/science-fiction/teeth-of-the-sky

JamesPBear: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/speculative-fiction/the-legend-of-taddi-and-the-monsters

Mendalla: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/horror/the-summer-beast

TheShyThespian: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/supernatural/prisera-vnutri

We are up to seven. These are all so good.

OpheliaTusk: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/adventure/apples-an-epic-fruit

D3ATHB1RD5: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/horror/containment

WriterGirl: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/just-another-monstrous-tale

Swindonbloke: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/wiglaf-the-greatest-hero-of-them-all-2

Verbal: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/science-fiction/teeth-of-the-sky

JamesPBear: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/speculative-fiction/the-legend-of-taddi-and-the-monsters

Mendalla: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/horror/the-summer-beast

We have six. There is still plenty of time to get yours in!

OpheliaTusk: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/adventure/apples-an-epic-fruit

D3ATHB1RD5: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/horror/containment

WriterGirl: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/just-another-monstrous-tale

Swindonbloke: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/wiglaf-the-greatest-hero-of-them-all-2

Verbal: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/science-fiction/teeth-of-the-sky

JamesPBear: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/speculative-fiction/the-legend-of-taddi-and-the-monsters

We have three:

Swindonbloke: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/wiglaf-the-greatest-hero-of-them-all-2

WriterGirl: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/just-another-monstrous-tale

D3athb1rds: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/horror/containment

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Ape, I suspect you are maybe putting too much pressure on yourself. I found my picture first. Maybe try looking at pictures and see if an idea will stick. Then I read some folk tales to figure out voice I wanted.

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I agree. Sometimes changing your music, at least for me, helps. Go for something dark if that's the vibe you're looking for. Change your setting. Either way, no pressure. You know once you allow yourself to let go, your creative mind will take over.

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Swindonbloke: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/wiglaf-the-greatest-hero-of-them-all-2

WriterGirl: https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/just-another-monstrous-tale