✒️𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 - 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦!
Congratulations to all the winners of my 2024 September Writing Challenge!
You all wrote amazing stories in such a limited time! It was difficult to choose be...
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Relevance to the Prompt: Prompt #2 | It features the protagonist encountering a hidden realm where time moves differently, linking the protagonist's journey into the past during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.
Writing Quality: The writing is intense and deeply evocative, combining Filipino, Spanish, and English languages. The shifting perspectives, historical imagery, and philosophical reflections add depth, though it sometimes feels dense and hard to follow.
Creativity: The blending of historical, cultural, and linguistic themes is quite creative. The idea of a character longing for a foreign identity only to realize the pain of colonial history and personal loss is both unique and thought-provoking.
Overall Lesson: The story explores the themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the consequences of rejecting one's own language and history. It shows that denying one's roots and embracing colonial perspectives leads to a tragic, irreversible end.
Rating: 4 Stars | The story has a powerful message and beautifully blends historical context with personal conflict. However, its complexity, and multiple shifts in perspective may hinder accessibility for some readers.
