Even though I didn't make it past the first round of the ONC (still kinda shocking), I feel like I'm in good company as other more amazing writers also didn't make the cut. I think what bothers me the most is being cut without a specific reason ... was the prompt not featured enough? Did I use the word "a$$" too much?
Thank you to everyone for their support and encouragement. Rest assured, I will complete The Semifreddo Inquisition because I love the story, and it's almost finished anyway (well, at least in my head).