The Winners Winner: A Wrath Most Dark by DL The cream of the crop this year goes to Kupop vet DL for a piece that best demonstrates what we've come to expect from him. War ethics, memorable characters, and a new twist on old Kupop favorites. Runner Up: Keychain by Jipster Second place went to a relatively laid back piece about a woman looking for a little bit more to her life. Second Runner Up: Irrevocable Doom by RawleyCoop Long time I-Story favorite RawleyCoop makes his Kupopolis debut in this whismical entry that is a perfect example of the creative force that is Rawley. Other Entries (In No Particular Order) Sojourn Saga by Michael Mike continues to cement his reputation as one of the Kupop's most experimental writers with this incredibly inventive and complex multi-story piece. The Sargasso Odyssey by Scen After a long absence in Kupopolis during Neo broken up by only a few Kuproper posts, Scen slides back into his prime by reintroducing old characters in this compelling adventure/character driven story. A Woman's Reason by Nick Another writer who has been a rare sight lately, Nick mixes old and new with this classic style story that ends in a well crafted twist. The Morning's War by ExNihilo ExNihilo, also making his first ever Kupopolis post, does it right with a well executed story with some subtle brushstrokes and a novel use of different perspectives. Moogles Don't Dance by Dneltheexmage D'nel makes his way into Iron Writer for the first time with a fun post that has often been related to something akin of a "Christmas Special." Pathos, Logos, Ethos by SilentJerry Rolling off the success of her first appearance in Iron Writer last year, Isobel of Fenwyr is brought back by Jerry for another round. Calling the Vote by M3May A favorite among many, M3May takes a surprising turn in writing a post about an election coverage... and it's actually very entertaining! Stranded in Past Futures by Yoshee Yoshee brings us the memorable story of a man who is simply running out of time... Liz. Asimov's Senator by Celiose Part political drama, part love story, part character piece, Cel offers up a very good reason to read about the exploits of a man trying to get the woman he loves elected. The Day the Flowers Died by Cloud Something's fishy in the world of Aryth, and only Cloud knows quite what... E-l-l-i-o-t by Odie Kupop recruit Odie shows her first colors here with a short, emotionally driven piece that is well crafted and unique. Iron Writer Entries that Didn't Make the Deadline The Elf and the Boy by Zephyr Zephyr spins the tale of a boy who is to rise to become a ruler, and the elf that befriends him on the way.