Award Winning Story: Sandbox to Survival

My story about siblings caught between crime and redemption won the October Deluded Custodians Challenge. I'm so delighted. Twins, drugs, and burgers make for a well-loved American story.

Meet Heli

I sat in the snow, rethinking my plans for dinner.

Author Created AI 📸 in Midjourney.

Meet Eddie

I sat in the cellar, rethinking my plans for Halloween.

Ryan Klemek

said, “The relationship between the two siblings is complex and moving, and the ending pays off the premise in a unique and satisfying way.”

The author snapped this screenshot.

Oh my goodness, it is so mindful and so sweet. The envelope they opened, with dramatic flair, with the “winner” can be found here.

I was so surprised!

When I accepted my award, I went with the full Oscar script.

The author snapped this screenshot.

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Admit it, you want to read the short story, don’t you? Well, here you go:

• Medium Members: Scarlet Ibis James Medium

• Non-Medium Members: Scarlet Yearnings Blog.

I hope you Love | Comment | Share ~ and Enjoy.

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Thanks to the Deluded Custodians for a fabulous prompt and opportunity.