On Oct. 31, winners of “The Legacy: Weird Stories and Dark Tales” were announced at the launch party in the Classroom Center.  More than 20 contestants and several editors gathered at noon in the third floor foyer to hear the results of the fall competition.

“We deliberated for more than three hours,” said Managing Editor Joshuah O’Brien.  “There were many well-written stories, but this year Chris Hudson, author of ‘Mosquitoes,’ is our first place winner.”

Applause filled the foyer after each award was mentioned.  Other winners included the first runner-up Trenton K. Roberson, second runner-up Graham Sample and third runner-up J. Adam Gibbs.“I submitted my story, ‘Mosquitoes,’ for a perfect quiz grade in Dr. Tyrer’s Literary Analysis Class,” said Hudson.  “I was in the lounge doing homework when an editor found me to congratulate me for winning.  I was very surprised.”

In Legacy tradition, participants arrived in costume, mingled, and read their stories from the print edition.  Third runner-up Adam Gibbs was first to read his tale “Schk.”

“I had never written anything scary, it was sort of spur of the moment,” said Gibbs.  “I enjoy writing and it’s possible I’ll submit another piece to ‘The Legacy: Online Edition’ soon.”

“These fun editions give writers a creative outlet and the opportunity to be incredibly clever,” Dr. Pat Tyrer, sponsor of The Legacy, said. He prompted winner Chris Hudson to submit a piece, and expressed the importance of writing well.

O’Brien encouraged everyone to submit any demonstration of the arts for the online edition.  “We’re accepting videos and songs too, in addition to the usual visual art, poems, and stories,” he said.
“The Legacy: Online Edition” is now accepting submissions through Nov. 18.  For more information and submission guidelines, visit their web site.

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