I don't want to extend it too long.  I don't want to set a standard of extending these things like hell.  I just thought people might be a bit more motivated to enter when if they do - they have a 25% chance to win.

Nah, it's all right...  It about quality of the story, not the promptness of the entry   Mine was still okay, though, right?  It didn't suck, did it?

Well, as long as it wasn't a pain to read 

It's like what my dad says.  I gave it my best shot, and that's what matters!

CONGRATS SUBTLE *noms*

Thank you kindly Claine, both for your acceptance of my work and also for organizing this contest. I'm sure that it was not an easy decision for you to make. You have my appreciation and gratitude.

To ZealiSee and Sparow, I look forward greatly to reading both your works in the writing section. Though I have not read them yet, I am sure they are filled with unparalleled imagination. Here is wishing that we can work on something together soon.

All the best.