Inaugural Twist in The Tale - Feb 2024, 500 Word Results
Congratulations to all the winners! Your hard work, talent, and creativity are inspirational.
Judges broke any tiebreaks, so if your story is on the same points as another but rated higher/lower, it was the judges' decision.
Thank you to all participants.
On a mobile/tablet, you can scroll across the results table by swiping.
Top 10
| Participant | Story Title | Total Score | Genre | Subgenre | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kitcalvert | Sirensong Link | 108 | Thriller | Techno-Thriller | Cryptic note | $1000 (US) |
| ErinBF | For Norm, 1973 Link | 107 | Thriller | Historical | Exploration | $200 |
| Kaukeano | A Cure for Insanity Link | 102 | Thriller | Medical Mystery | Superstorm | $100 |
| actuallyalison | When You're Gone Link | 102 | Thriller | Paranormal | Unexplained disappearance | $25 site credit + rare pet item |
| AggieNovak | Mine Link | 100 | Thriller | Paranormal | Lost item | $25 site credit + rare pet item |
| Emily Deutsch | Eye Spy Link | 99 | Thriller | Espionage | Exploration | $10 site credit |
| JordanK | A Man's Worth Link | 98 | Thriller | Mythological | Encounter with a stranger | $10 site credit |
| JoannaKP | Drawback and Surge Link | 98 | Thriller | Environmental | Encounter with a stranger | $10 site credit |
| Derek Smith | Below the Twilight Link | 98 | Thriller | Medical Mystery | Exploration | $10 site credit |
| GenieAZ | Adaptation Link | 98 | Thriller | Environmental | Exploration | $10 site credit |
Honourable Mentions
| Participant | Story Title | Total Score | Genre | Subgenre | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutumnBe | A Haunted House at the End of the World Link | 97 | Thriller | Paranormal | Superstorm | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| JTSmithling | Red Brick Lane Link | 97 | Thriller | Paranormal | Blackout | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| JDBrogan | In the Desert, Time Takes Off its Mask Link | 97 | Thriller | Occult Detective | Cryptic note | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| Simona | Ticking Away Link | 97 | Thriller | Time-Bending | Superstorm | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| BarbaraL | Last Stand of the Watcher Tree Link | 96 | Thriller | Environmental | Lost item | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| annemarie | The Danger Within Link | 96 | Thriller | Paranormal | Blackout | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| Mary H | Somewhere Near Cuba Link | 96 | Thriller | Historical | Unexpected invitation | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| jhenn | Women's Work Link | 96 | Thriller | Espionage | Unexpected invitation | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| pedrothefish | Inksmoke Link | 96 | Thriller | Occult Detective | Unexplained disappearance | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| CFulwell | Clear Link | 96 | Thriller | Medical Mystery | Secret meeting | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| Mizuki | When Moon Swallows Sun Link | 95 | Thriller | Mythological | Blackout | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| iress | Seed of Doubt Link | 95 | Thriller | Espionage | Exploration | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| sarlynh | One Final Kindness in a Lonely World Link | 95 | Thriller | Paranormal | Unexplained disappearance | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| td333777 | The Trial Link | 95 | Thriller | Medical Mystery | Unexplained disappearance | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| m. yellow | Alhamdulillah for the Banyan Trees! Link | 95 | Thriller | Paranormal | Lost item | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| AlexMuka | My Saint Elegua and the Afghan Hounds Link | 95 | Thriller | Occult Detective | Secret meeting | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| Martini Lynne | 5 Second Rule Link | 94 | Thriller | Time-Bending | Unexplained disappearance | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| mtho2233 | Our House Link | 94 | Thriller | Time-Bending | Cryptic note | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| Kristof | Radya’s Sense Of Déjà Vu Link | 94 | Thriller | Time-Bending | Unexpected invitation | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
| OverlyEnthused | Signs of Life Link | 94 | Thriller | Psychological Sci-Fi | Unexplained disappearance | Random Pet Accessory (common to rare) |
Subgenre Winners
Top 3 in Techno-Thriller Subgenre
$5 credits to each person in the top 3 of their subgenre.
| Participant | Story Title | Total Score | Genre | Subgenre | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kitcalvert | Sirensong Link | 108 | Thriller | Techno-Thriller | Cryptic note | $5 Credits |
| Ian G | ...After He Gets Paid Link | 91 | Thriller | Techno-Thriller | Secret meeting | $5 Credits |
| Joanne | The Final Classified Mission of Captain E. Renard Link | 88 | Thriller | Techno-Thriller | Superstorm | $5 Credits |
| LaurieOCS | Black (and White) Ops Link | 88 | Thriller | Techno-Thriller | Blackout | $5 Credits |
| north_north_west | The Greater Good Link | 88 | Thriller | Techno-Thriller | Secret meeting | $5 Credits |
| Jaime Gill | And When The Skies Are Empty And The Land Is Dark The Stars Will Shine For Us Again Link | 87 | Thriller | Techno-Thriller | Blackout | $5 Credits |
Top 3 in Historical Subgenre
$5 credits to each person in the top 3 of their subgenre.
| Participant | Story Title | Total Score | Genre | Subgenre | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ErinBF | For Norm, 1973 Link | 107 | Thriller | Historical | Exploration | $5 Credits |
| Mary H | Somewhere Near Cuba Link | 96 | Thriller | Historical | Unexpected invitation | $5 Credits |
| MBDunn | The Chosen Link | 91 | Thriller | Historical | Exploration | $5 Credits |
| Tash | A Glove Stained Red Link | 91 | Thriller | Historical | Unexplained disappearance | $5 Credits |
| Adam Selene | Sharing Is Caring Link | 88 | Thriller | Historical | Encounter with a stranger | $5 Credits |
| CKingAuthor | Chasing Amelia Link | 87 | Thriller | Historical | Unexplained disappearance | $5 Credits |
Top 3 in Medical Mystery Subgenre
$5 credits to each person in the top 3 of their subgenre.
| Participant | Story Title | Total Score | Genre | Subgenre | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaukeano | A Cure for Insanity Link | 102 | Thriller | Medical Mystery | Superstorm | $5 Credits |
| Derek Smith | Below the Twilight Link | 98 | Thriller | Medical Mystery | Exploration | $5 Credits |
| CFulwell | Clear Link | 96 | Thriller | Medical Mystery | Secret meeting | $5 Credits |
| td333777 | The Trial Link | 95 | Thriller | Medical Mystery | Unexplained disappearance | $5 Credits |
| Flustered Avocado | Crepi Il Lupo Link | 92 | Thriller | Medical Mystery | Blackout | $5 Credits |
| PommeDiGranite | The Tiniest Puff of Air Link | 91 | Thriller | Medical Mystery | Encounter with a stranger | $5 Credits |
Top 3 in Paranormal Subgenre
$5 credits to each person in the top 3 of their subgenre.
| Participant | Story Title | Total Score | Genre | Subgenre | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| actuallyalison | When You're Gone Link | 102 | Thriller | Paranormal | Unexplained disappearance | $5 Credits |
| AggieNovak | Mine Link | 100 | Thriller | Paranormal | Lost item | $5 Credits |
| AutumnBe | A Haunted House at the End of the World Link | 97 | Thriller | Paranormal | Superstorm | $5 Credits |
| JTSmithling | Red Brick Lane Link | 97 | Thriller | Paranormal | Blackout | $5 Credits |
| annemarie | The Danger Within Link | 96 | Thriller | Paranormal | Blackout | $5 Credits |
| sarlynh | One Final Kindness in a Lonely World Link | 95 | Thriller | Paranormal | Unexplained disappearance | $5 Credits |
Top 3 in Espionage Subgenre
$5 credits to each person in the top 3 of their subgenre.
| Participant | Story Title | Total Score | Genre | Subgenre | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Deutsch | Eye Spy Link | 99 | Thriller | Espionage | Exploration | $5 Credits |
| jhenn | Women's Work Link | 96 | Thriller | Espionage | Unexpected invitation | $5 Credits |
| iress | Seed of Doubt Link | 95 | Thriller | Espionage | Exploration | $5 Credits |
| Linda Bayley | Can You Keep a Secret? Link | 94 | Thriller | Espionage | Unexplained disappearance | $5 Credits |
| Jonathan Page | Whispers in the Dark Link | 92 | Thriller | Espionage | Blackout | $5 Credits |
| E-Lamb | Burrow in Darkness Link | 90 | Thriller | Espionage | Cryptic note | $5 Credits |
Top 3 in Mythological Subgenre
$5 credits to each person in the top 3 of their subgenre.
| Participant | Story Title | Total Score | Genre | Subgenre | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JordanK | A Man's Worth Link | 98 | Thriller | Mythological | Encounter with a stranger | $5 Credits |
| Mizuki | When Moon Swallows Sun Link | 95 | Thriller | Mythological | Blackout | $5 Credits |
| LyndaD | The Dryad's Last Stand Link | 93 | Thriller | Mythological | Unexpected invitation | $5 Credits |
| puckdarcy | Things Unnatural Link | 89 | Thriller | Mythological | Cryptic note | $5 Credits |
| S.A. McNaughton | Stowaway Link | 89 | Thriller | Mythological | Superstorm | $5 Credits |
| maryl | Even as Ghosts Link | 89 | Thriller | Mythological | Unexpected invitation | $5 Credits |
Top 3 in Environmental Subgenre
$5 credits to each person in the top 3 of their subgenre.
| Participant | Story Title | Total Score | Genre | Subgenre | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JoannaKP | Drawback and Surge Link | 98 | Thriller | Environmental | Encounter with a stranger | $5 Credits |
| GenieAZ | Adaptation Link | 98 | Thriller | Environmental | Exploration | $5 Credits |
| BarbaraL | Last Stand of the Watcher Tree Link | 96 | Thriller | Environmental | Lost item | $5 Credits |
| morgainepower | The Backup Generator Link | 89 | Thriller | Environmental | Blackout | $5 Credits |
| clc269 | A Modification Link | 86 | Thriller | Environmental | Lost item | $5 Credits |
| Uncle_Caligula | No Bees, No Food Link | 86 | Thriller | Environmental | Secret meeting | $5 Credits |
Top 3 in Occult Detective Subgenre
$5 credits to each person in the top 3 of their subgenre.
| Participant | Story Title | Total Score | Genre | Subgenre | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JDBrogan | In the Desert, Time Takes Off its Mask Link | 97 | Thriller | Occult Detective | Cryptic note | $5 Credits |
| pedrothefish | Inksmoke Link | 96 | Thriller | Occult Detective | Unexplained disappearance | $5 Credits |
| AlexMuka | My Saint Elegua and the Afghan Hounds Link | 95 | Thriller | Occult Detective | Secret meeting | $5 Credits |
| slinkylink | The Price of Vengeance Link | 89 | Thriller | Occult Detective | Encounter with a stranger | $5 Credits |
| Lychee | One Minute After Midnight Link | 87 | Thriller | Occult Detective | Exploration | $5 Credits |
| Lousie Walton | Rules Are For Fools Link | 87 | Thriller | Occult Detective | Unexpected invitation | $5 Credits |
Top 3 in Time-Bending Subgenre
$5 credits to each person in the top 3 of their subgenre.
| Participant | Story Title | Total Score | Genre | Subgenre | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simona | Ticking Away Link | 97 | Thriller | Time-Bending | Superstorm | $5 Credits |
| Martini Lynne | 5 Second Rule Link | 94 | Thriller | Time-Bending | Unexplained disappearance | $5 Credits |
| mtho2233 | Our House Link | 94 | Thriller | Time-Bending | Cryptic note | $5 Credits |
| Kristof | Radya’s Sense Of Déjà Vu Link | 94 | Thriller | Time-Bending | Unexpected invitation | $5 Credits |
| Corrie | Two-For-One Link | 92 | Thriller | Time-Bending | Unexplained disappearance | $5 Credits |
| Jaden Christopher | Resets and Redemption Link | 92 | Thriller | Time-Bending | Lost item | $5 Credits |
Top 3 in Psychological Sci-Fi Subgenre
$5 credits to each person in the top 3 of their subgenre.
| Participant | Story Title | Total Score | Genre | Subgenre | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OverlyEnthused | Signs of Life Link | 94 | Thriller | Psychological Sci-Fi | Unexplained disappearance | $5 Credits |
| hayley | Commitment Link | 93 | Thriller | Psychological Sci-Fi | Secret meeting | $5 Credits |
| wisemel | Don’t Fade Away Link | 91 | Thriller | Psychological Sci-Fi | Exploration | $5 Credits |
| Camsyn Clair | Everything I Ever Wanted Link | 87 | Thriller | Psychological Sci-Fi | Cryptic note | $5 Credits |
| StephG | Try Again Link | 87 | Thriller | Psychological Sci-Fi | Exploration | $5 Credits |
| Jessica Martin | Sleeper Cells Link | 86 | Thriller | Psychological Sci-Fi | Unexpected invitation | $5 Credits |
Top 3 in Cyberpunk Heist Subgenre
$5 credits to each person in the top 3 of their subgenre.
| Participant | Story Title | Total Score | Genre | Subgenre | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NullCharacter | No River Can Return to Its Source, yet All Rivers Must Have a Beginning Link | 93 | Thriller | Cyberpunk Heist | Exploration | $5 Credits |
| andersonfiction | Tick Tock Link | 89 | Thriller | Cyberpunk Heist | Exploration | $5 Credits |
| Doug Rowland | Change of Mind Link | 88 | Thriller | Cyberpunk Heist | Cryptic note | $5 Credits |
| mfvice | Eightball Corner Pocket Link | 88 | Thriller | Cyberpunk Heist | Secret meeting | $5 Credits |
| MackenzieK | In Sickness and In Death Link | 86 | Thriller | Cyberpunk Heist | Encounter with a stranger | $5 Credits |
| JujuBees | The Empty Casket Link | 86 | Thriller | Cyberpunk Heist | Blackout | $5 Credits |
Judges' Awards
Our judges each picked their favourite stories this contest, and have awarded their Mini-Companion (for your pets), to the following stories.
| Story Title | Author | Award |
|---|---|---|
| title | user | Phoenix awarded |
| title | user | Fantasy Fox awarded |
| title | user | Frog Monarch awarded |
These special accessories will be awarded in a few days.