This is the final graphic.. if you find a better one on steemit, tell me (c'mon let me brag around a bit!)
Hoist the colors, proud storytellers!
Oh.. we didn't see a massacre or a scapegoat's butchering, once in a while! With 24 participants, 
Hive account@seesladen awarded by Curie (cheers man!), and some of the best interactions I've seen so far, there's no need to say that this 18th edition of the contest has been one of the most amazing fiction brainstormings that we had so far. But, before passing to the hell's kitchen news, let me remind you.. it's almost time for your blue pill.
What's boiling in the bananafish kitchen (the news!)
After weeks of constant work with a professional designer, the contest's brand is ready! Please note that this material is intended for the sole contest's purpose .. I hope you all like the banners and you may use them in the contest and out of it. Especially the banner that you find in the bottom of the page is fit to be used as a footer in your blogs and will instill fear into all your enemies..uh maybe that was Manga Mitokōmon..whatever..
Hive account@maverickinvictus gave further visibility to the contest through his Steemgigs Contest Channel! Thank you Mav for helping us.. and a big thank you to 
Hive account@lynncoyle and 
Hive account@raj808 too for their precious support too!
A toast to you all for the wonderful sense of community that's developing between us. Through this contest, we aim to inspire each other to explore our creativity and push it always further. A creative mind is an alive mind. Cheers!
The 500 words limit has been quite understood in its aim. I took deadly seriously every entry and - it's good to repeat it sometimes - my judgment criteria are: first of all, content (which should show originality and capability of going beyond the conventional: if you are asked to choose between two roads, walk out of them in the grass); then, capability of generate emotion in the reader; lastly, a fluent and enjoyable writing style (an excess of elaborate lexicon per se is not a plus, unless it's used for a specific scope.. see 
Hive account@theironfelix in week #17).
last but not least, a special thanks to 
Hive account@cyemela who donated me 3 SBI and continues to be a pillar of this initiative! You rock, beat boy.
Alright, let's cut the chatter, brave storytellers, the winners of the 5 
Hive account@steembasicincome shares are:
Hive account@gwilberiol: by popular acclamation, the best contribution in this 18th edition. When I was talking about walking in the grass I was thinking about his story. For those who didn't, I suggest to read it. Not only in the contest's perspective but also because it's a pleasure to be read.
Hive account@lynncoyle1: I totally loved her contrarian attitude in transmuting expectation in a disappointing reality through the story unfolding. Demystification of the "nature is beautiful, the city is oppression" clichè, a reflexion on human's nature or both?
Hive account@dirge: he gets the 2 SBI, do yourself a favor and read it. I would like to conclude here but it's a bit unfair, hence I will add that he embed true emotions like gems in an alienated and alienating world. The way he portrayed Selena, her reactions, her genuine joy notwithstanding the decaying scenario parading in front of her, the paradoxical elements (the tiger, the HR!).. everything here contributes in giving an original and deep message to the reader.
Hive account@nancibrity, Hive account@theironfelix, Hive account@raj808, 
Hive account@opiman, Hive account@cyemela, 
Hive account@marcoriccardi, Hive account@maverickinvictus, 
Hive account@jodekss, 
Hive account@flyyngkiwi, 
Hive account@anixio, Hive account@seesladen, 
Hive account@nairaurdaneta, 
Hive account@agmoore, 
Hive account@randomwanderings, 
Hive account@blueteddy, 
Hive account@giddyupngo, 
Hive account@oivas, 
Hive account@tristancarax, 
Hive account@brisby, 
Hive account@wonderwop, 
Hive account@pixiehunter: you all did great, keep pushing your creativity to new horizons, not just for the rewards but for being part of this amazing and evolving group of writers!
.. see you all next Wednesday with another story and a rich pot of 4 Hive account@steembasicincome shares!
For those that want to join the fun, here is how this contest works:
1. You receive an unfinished fiction story or a script
2. You finish it with your own post or a comment in the comment section. A limit of 500 words is recommended.
3. YOU WIN! 4 Hive account@steembasicincome shares to the writers with the best ending.
It's so simple and, most of all, we'll enjoy our fiction ideas!
Nothing is mandatory here, but voting and resteeming is highly appreciated!
What's next?
I will run 1 round of this contest next Wednesday 4th July, 1:00 PM, GMT+7 (U.S. West Coast time zone). The result will be out on Tuesday 10th July, avg. 14:00 PM GMT+7 (U.S. West Coast time zone). Submission deadline: Monday 9th July, 12:00 PM - noon, GMT+7 (U.S. West Coast time zone)
If you like this contest.. SUSTAIN THE INITIATIVE and SPREAD THE GOSPEL! I'm grateful for your resteeming and word of mouth. The purpose of this initiative is to enhance creativity while distributing wealth and create a fiction workshop of friends. Everything helps to make us grow together!
The 
Hive account@greetersguild, a place where to learn and grow together! Click here for the discord chat