As we gather here on this wintry night to celebrate and congratulate our very first winner of the genre 'Crimson Parasol'

To begin with, I would love to thank you all for participating without y'all we couldn't have made this possible.

Now, as I herald the winner.

Drum rolls please!

The winner is,

Ember of Enmity by StormyQuill

Originality and Inventiveness(?/20):18

Atmosphere and Setting(?/20):19

Character Development(?/10):9

Style and Diction(?/10):10

Grammatical Propriety(?/5):5

Memorability(?/5): 5

Total:66/70

Remarks: Impeccable writing. The book itself is so well written that you feel you are living all the moments like the characters. As a reader, I love strong fmcs and well I am in love with Nora! Loved the book, waiting for the next chapters.

The 1st runner up is,

Forever and Always by lostlovefairy

Originality and Inventiveness(?/20):18

Atmosphere and Setting(?/20):18

Character Development(?/10):9

Style and Diction(?/10):10

Grammatical Propriety(?/5):5

Memorability(?/5): 5

Total:65/70

Remark: This is one of my best reads.The author has depicted the feelings, the characters, each and every moment so precisely yet so beautifully. In love with this book! My favorite part of this book was the protagonist, he set the bar high for every girl. So in love with it!

The 2nd runner up is,

Courtesans by Nutukaa

Originality and Inventiveness(?/20):18

Atmosphere and Setting(?/20):17

Character Development(?/10):8

Style and Diction(?/10): 9

Grammatical Propriety(?/5):5

Memorability(?/5): 4

Total: 61/70

Remarks: Excellent job on plotting the right words at right place, it is very important for an reader to read and understand the things going on. The story is intriguing and a must try! Well done.

The 3rd Runner up is,

Ancilla by SeraDrake

Originality and Inventiveness(?/20): 19

Atmosphere and Setting(?/20):17

Character Development(?/10):8

Style and Diction(?/10): 8

Grammatical Propriety(?/5):3

Memorability(?/5): 5

Total: 60/70

Remarks: In love with the plot. As a reader, I must say this story is something unique and an amazing read for one. The grammer was overall okay, the characters were developed well. Overall, good efforts which turned it into a great story. Best wishes!

The 4th Runner up is,

Champagne Life by  7Bibliophile3
                                                                                                                    Originality and Inventiveness(?/20): 16

Atmosphere and Setting(?/20):17

Character Development(?/10):9

Style and Diction(?/10): 8

Grammatical Propriety(?/5):4

Memorability(?/5): 5

Total: 59/70

Remarks: The characters are written very well! Especially the character background helps the readers to understand the characters better and deeper, notable! Overall, good job on the book. Best wishes, keep writing!