In November of 2018, the Sudden Denouement Literary Collective announced its first Short Story Contest centered around the theme ‘Things Would Never Be The Same.’ We received 129 submissions from around the globe with incredibly diverse interpretations of the theme.
We took these submissions very seriously, going through not one, not two, but three rounds of judging that included publishing our 11 finalists on Sudden Denouement. We thank everyone who read, liked, commented, shared, and voted on these fine pieces of writing.
We are pleased to announce our winners!
After you, my dear B, Things Will and Could Never Be The Same.
Bravo!
Congrats. SO happy for you.
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Thank you so much, B! I hope you know how much it means you are here.
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The feeling’s mutual, you know it.
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I couldn’t be more happy than to see you in first place, Basilike – so well deserved – I’m more than smiling – I’m thrilled and raise a glass of red to you. Cheers! Eric
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Thank you so much, Eric! More than I can say.
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Congratulations ♥♥
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Τhank you very much!
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Congratulations, Basilike! I did hope to see your name on the list. I scrolled down slowly, very slowly. Then I saw Basilike, and then first place! Thrilled. Overwhelmed. Well done and well deserved. Sending my warmest hugs! ❤️
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I’m sending hugs to you too, Isabelle! Thank you, you don’t know how much!
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❤️❤️
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Well deserved. Congratulations, I’m beyond thrill d for you!
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It really means a lot, River! Thank you so much!
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You’re welcome.
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So proud of you! Well done!
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I’m sending you love! Thank you!
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Congratulations! Ever so deserved! 🙂 x
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Kisses to you! Thank you!
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Congratulations. Well earned!
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Thank you, Steven!
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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Congratulations, Basilike!! 💜
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Thank you so much, Angela!
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My pleasure!
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😉
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Congratulations Basilike 💛👌😎
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Thank you! KIsses!
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Congratulations! You deserve it!
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Thank you, Nick!
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You were amazing!!
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Thank you, Devika!
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Omg congratulations Basilike! So happy for you! Well deserving. ❤
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Thank you! Hugs!
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I love the merging of fiction, poetry and some very true statements in your story, B. Hope you keep writing little short stories like this one. A well-deserved 1st place, congrats!
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Thank you!
I tried to bring some truth into the lie, so I can’t tell you how glad I am you saw it. But then I wouldn’t expect anything less from you.
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😁👍
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Congratulations!:) Well deserved!👏👏
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome:)
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Congratulations, Basilike!
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Thank you, Tom!
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Basilike, once again – I’m so very proud of you and congratulations!
I wrote you this comment on the link from “No More Than You Can Salt”.
“Basilike, a very masterful story of sting and beautiful imagery.
You’ve done it again. 🙂 I love this very much and with my heart. “
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Oh, Charlie, you are the best! Thank you so much!
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My heart warms to hear you say such. You are welcome and thank you for you always being you. 🙂
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Congratulations, Basilike! Well done, you! ::applause:: :- D
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Thank you, Bill!
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Wow. Basilike, congratulations. I was away when you posted this. I’m just thrilled for you and the recognition is so well-deserved. You’re an extraordinary writer with a beautiful gift. This made my day. ❤
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Thank you so much! It really means a lot, Diana!
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