As someone genuinely trying to get through all the submissions AND leave decent feedback on as many as possible, thank you immensely. There are SO many talented writers on display here and they each deserve attention and feedback. I know I'm not gonna get to everyone unfortunately, but thank you for at least allowing me (and others) to give some much needed love and attention to a few more.

Also, a quick thank you to the staff for putting this competition on! It's a thankless job what the lot of you guys are doing, and I just want you all to know I really appreciate the work you are putting in <3

Much appreciated, as a snake whose story is at the bottom and is also a long read, xexexexexexexexexe