Pen to the Paper 9: The Announcement

Odd colored smoke flew across the ceiling and slowly collected on the center of the stage. Everyone stared in awe as it slowly formed a person. From behind the curtain, I saw a thick, human-shaped cloud. "That's my cue," I said, jumping through the curtains, breaking the smoke apart in the process. The audience gasped after watching what appeared to be me forming out of a cloud.

"Alrighty, ladies and gents," I said. "Who's ready for some announcements?"

Cheers erupted from the crowd.

"Figured. Don't know why you are here if you're not interested. Anywho, let's start with an honorable mention. Change things up a bit. If ya don't like it, we'll go back to how it was, yeah?

"JesseEngel's story, Seeing the unseen, was an enjoyable retelling of a missions trip, if I'm not mistaken.

"In third, we have TCCOH's Stolen Package. This was a funny read about two kids stealing a… well, go find out for yourself!

"In second, we have GLD's No Plan, No Future. I found it well written, relatable, and enjoyable.

"And, last, but certainly not least (in fact, it's most), we have Fire by HelenaTherese in first! It was beautifully written, and it left me wondering, 'What comes next?'

"Thank you, everyone, for coming out this afternoon! I'll see you next month!"