The time has finally come to announce the winner of my writing contest! So thank you so much to all those who entered, and to the rest please read the wonderful pieces from the writers who work so hard. And now, without further ado, I give you the winner...

's "Porcelain"
Tears of sorrow fall from the sky
Beautiful agony dripping from their eyes
Cascading down porcelain skin
I want nothing more to do with them
It hurts
I feel
No more than golden sunshine
Burning my skin
Don’t let me think of them
Alone and breaking
Cracks threatening to give way
Trying not to fail the day
I scream
I cry
Wasting away in silent pain
Slay the demon watching over
Shoulder aching from a grip so hard
Slay the demon
I don’t want to die
Scream their name
Crying out
Begging and pleading wishing they heard
Porcelain screams
From a porcelain doll
Wish to be heard at all
-Her imagery and thoughtful wording prompted the win, but ~mixofdays is also known for her amazing photo manipulations, so please take a few minutes and look at her work, for she is very talented. Keep an eye on that one! Congratulations!

In second place...
's The Nightmare on Hallows Eve 1 [link]

In third place...
's "You make everything all right" [link]

Again, thank you all so very much for participating and giving me some very enjoyable reads! I loved all the work, and it was extremely hard to choose between them. Everyone should take some time and read all of these brilliant works. Here is all of the entries...

~bellalovesedward25
"You make everything all right" [link]
"Despair" [link]
"Memories" [link]
It is obvious that each word and emotion is heartfelt and dear from the second you start reading from these works. The feeling and passion behind the words shines through when ~bellalovesedward25 writes.

~xxuglyducklingxx
"Beautiful Mistake" [link]
"Beautiful Sin" [link]
"My Treacherous Game" [link]
A quite deep and creative writer, ~xxuglyducklingxx keeps you wanting to read more and more with exciting and thought-provoking poems, which are abundant on her page. So go indulge and read to your heart's desire!

~EmpressTuiLa
"The Nightmare on Hallows Eve 1" [link]
"If You Just Believe" [link]
Every time I read one of ~EmpressTuiLa's stories I find myself getting lost in the plot lines and in dismay when I find the chapter is over! I'm positive you'll feel the same if you read more of her excellent and descriptive stories.

~mixofdays
"Porcelain" [link]
As the contest winner, ~mixofdays really inspired me with her piece. It was so beautiful I had to name it the victor!