A summer chiller and a piece of pure poetry wowed the judges in the latest monthly edition of the popular www.GDNlife.com short story competition open to wordsmiths across the kingdom.
Cashier Ilyas Ibrahim’s latest offering entitled Samrkand took the monthly adult BD25 prize for June and it has already attracted more than 2,000 views on our popular social media platform. (Click here to read Ilyas's entry)
“A chilling story with an interesting message. Well told, good pace,” said author and judge Rohini Sunderam from Bahrain Writers Circle.
The 26-year-old Indian expatriate from Adliya was delighted about his hat-trick of successes in the contest. “I am thrilled and honoured to have been selected by the judges once again,” he said. “Winning for the third time is truly a remarkable achievement, and I couldn’t be more ecstatic.
“It’s a testament to the passion and dedication I have for writing and I am grateful for the recognition and support from the judges. Once again, thank you.”
Mighty teenager Midhun Milton, a prolific poet, pulled at the heartstrings with his latest entry called Dying Star which has also attracted more than 2,000 views in the last month. (Click here to read Midhun's entry)
Judge Chris Fenton, head teacher of the British Primary Department at Al Noor International School, was also impressed, saying the entry ‘stood out’.
“I liked your imaginative use of language as it really helped me to understand the feelings you were describing,” was his message to the 17-year-old. “Very well done!” he added.
The Asian School Bahrain pupil lives in Adliya with his parents, father Milton, an executive secretary, and mother, Bindhu. He has two siblings, Milbin, 30, and Milna, 22, and enjoys developing characters in his written work, which has already found success in this competition and other local contests.
“This poem is a reminder to all who are constant in what they are doing, to introspect their past, to help them understand what it feels like to fall in love again,” he said. “I’m passionate about writing poetry and it feels great to win again.”
The lucky schoolboy has picked up a prize pair of CINECO Cinema tickets.
You could be a winner too! Join the many keen writers of all ages grabbing the chance to publish their work on Bahrain’s popular social media platform for a monthly and annual prize.
As a result of the contest’s success there is now a special exclusive Short Story section on www.gdnlife.com for visitors to enjoy.
In March next year, our panel of judges will decide on who should walk away with the annual GDNLife Short Story of the Year prize plaques in both categories.
The winner of the GDNLife People’s Choice Award – the short story that has received the most views and likes – will also be announced.
July entries are coming in already, so get writing up to 800 words today! Register, choose an image, create a title, paste and copy your words in text – and submit to share your work on www.gdnlife.com – clearly stating Adult or U18 entry.
Don’t be bored this summer … put your writing prowess to the test!
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