The Oasis Awards

Horror/Paranormal Results

First of all, big thanks to the judges booklored and _sakshiimishra_ for participating as judges in our contest! I hope the participants can support their books by checking them out.

As to the winners below, congratulations! PM for your prizes.

For those who didn't win, don't be discouraged! Note that judging is really subjective. And there is always a next time. PM if you wish to know your results/review. We will stop accepting requests for the sharing of your results 10 days post the announcement.

Without further ado, here are the winners for Horror/Paranormal:

1st Place:

"Drugs" by kingakim100 

Score: 98/100

Review: The rhetoric questions at the beginning, in the blurb, do a great job of pulling the person in. The cover is also beautifully done! The title is to the point and neat. I feel like even though it is apt, it is too simple to probably stand out and compliment your extraordinary writing which I will get to soon. I am in love with the plot. A drug like that ...sounds like a blend of magical realism. It flows beautifully. Jumps right into action and I could imagine it opening as a movie scene. The use of language is flawless. I don't have anything to say about it. It is beautiful, to say the least. Due to some reason, I enjoy the onomatopoeia that seems to be quite frequent especially in the prologue! I personally haven't heard of a plot like this one. Plus the way you present it is truly wonderful as well. Absolutely stunning descriptions. I loved how you added the date as well. You have a gift. Hone it. I would love to watch your story adapted into a movie. You set the tone wonderfully and the descriptions are astoundingly beautiful. Wonderfully done! In terms of characterisation, Samael has a certain intriguing quality about him and Domenic is very realistic with a backstory that the reader can sympathize with. I think the story explores drugs and the downward spiral with a new angle which is definitely commendable. As a last word, an absolutely astounding job. You have a wonderful way with words! All the very best for your future!

2nd Place:

"Soul Found" by millionthchoice 

Score: 96/100

Review: Absolutely loved the blurb and the idea. It doesn't give off too much and manages to draw the reader in. As for the title, the two syllables have a ring to them. It is definitely creative and unique. I for one really love the plot. It flows smoothly through the story by describing the city and stuff while she is in the car and the conversation with the cab driver seems very natural as well. In terms of use of language, it was beautifully spaced and to my knowledge, I didn't find any issues. I haven't read this kind of story in the horror genre do I was intrigued by the plotline, even though science labs doing fishy stuff isn't exactly fresh, I liked your approach to it. The way you weave the story is also good! Loved the writing style. The way you described everything was very natural and helped the world to come alive. Not overwhelming either. I love love love the MC XD she's really not cliché and I love that they are both career-driven. She seems very natural and someone I would love to be friends with! I am a fan of the chase kinda thing so I enjoyed the build-up in the story. It's actually kinda sad what happened to Holly, but even so. Wonderfully executed.