Parker didn't know what she was getting herself into, and she fully regretted agreeing to it. Especially now that she knew her entire life was apparently an illusion.

Jackson stared at the girl before him who he was supposed to be helping, the girl who was apparently his cousin. She had stick-straight brown hair with pale skin and a small figure, and she still looked shaken even though she had encountered the force for the first time weeks ago.

"I hate him and he hates me, so I don't see why we have to exorcise a demon together," Parker snapped.

Judging is on the 1st of December!

My name is Parker Mallory. I was named for my uncle, the man who donated a thousand dollars to the Cape Lagelead Park Fund, and, until yesterday, I didn't think it was possible to have anything more humiliating happen to me.

The moment you've all been waiting for is here! (A day late, I know. Apologies, I was busy.)

I had so much fun reading everyone's sentences! All of y'all are such funny and creative people, and it was a pleasure to judge this. So without further ado, here's the results! 

HONORABLE MENTIONS: (in no particular order): Luminescence and Miss Autumn!

This was really close, but I wanted to give these two a mention. Lumi, I'm a sucker for first sentences involving a character's feelings on an "it" that we don't know the identity of. The reason that I didn't score it higher is that I felt that the second sentence was a little similar to mine from the last prompt, and I didn't want to make things too repetitive. Miss Autumn, I love how much information we're given in the space of three sentences -- it really gives the whole thing a "stream of consciousness" feeling, and you're immediately immersed in the world and wanting to know more about Parker and this mysterious cousin of hers. I did ask for two sentences, however. Great work, both of you!

THIRD PLACE: Rainbow Riot!

This one is really funny and really nerve-wracking at the same time! The reader really gets a feel for Parker's personality in just under twenty words, and mentioning the demon right away is an excellent hook. There's a sense of urgency and mystery in this scene that immediately put me on edge, and for that I commend you! 

SECOND PLACE: Morning!

Have you ever read Homer Price by Robert McCloskey? Your sentence reminds me of that book a lot. I almost want to know what you would do with this story next. How much harm can a simple park fund donation do? I also appreciate how you establish the character of Parker and the location, and the pairing of such a simple sentence like "My name is Parker Mallory" with the bizarre second line is wonderfully odd and makes me want to read more. Have a cookie! You've earned it. 

FIRST PLACE: Silver Crystal! 

Wow. Wow, wow, wow, wow. How do I put this? This is freakishly good. There are so many questions that I now want to know the answers to. How do Jackson and Parker know each other? What's happened to Parker? What does she need help with? I need answers fast, and I wrote the goshdarn prompt! You should be extremely proud of yourself; this is an outstanding piece of writing!

Since Silver Crystal got first place, she gets to give us the next prompt. Thank you to everyone who submitted a sentence for making my job so hard. I'll read you guys around! Toodles!

*disappears in a burst of purple sparks* 

OH WOW was not expecting that! Everyone else was soo good. Thanks so much Bakerloo, I'm so happy you liked it :) I'll post the next prompt later today, once I think of a good one. 

Congrats Silvercrystal! You so deserve it! Thanks for the honorable mention even though I exceeded the limits!!

Here's the next promt:

Aspen and her father live in a post apocolyptic world where the wealthy are locked inside protected cities and the poor, such as Aspen, have to scavenge for parts and metal in the wreckage of cities that once dominated the mainland. Aspen and her father reside in the massive ruins of a great city, New York City, though neither of them know nor particularly care about the destroyed city's history.

One day, while scavenging, Aspen gets sperated from her father while looking through what used to be the Statue of Liberty, but when she exits the massive structure, she finds herself seemingly transported back in time to 21st century NYC, complete with tourists and taxis and crowded apartments. While Aspen is confused and disoriented by her new surroundings, she knows one thing for sure: Even though the oblivious New Yorkers don't know it, the downfall and destruction of the city is right around the corner, and Aspen needs to get back to her own time before then. But as she spends more time in the city, she starts to wonder if maybe there is a chance she could stop the city from being destroyed and build a better life for her and her father there, instead of wasting their years scavenging. 

She only has a week or so before history repeats itself. Will she put everything on the line to save the city from it's destruction or make her way home before she is taken down as well?

Sorry if this was confusing I just kinda made it up now, sooo yeah. Can't wait to see what you guys come up with! 

Here are my sentences! (also when is the due date?) And to think I was having a normal week. Let me explain my name is Aspen Miller and welcome to the apocalypse.

"Is she holding a blowtorch?" Aspen asked in amazement, staring up at the enormous decrepit statue.