The November Sin & Syntax Writing Contest prompt was:
“Write a description of the dreaded Thanksgiving guest.”

Congratulations to Kevin Won, whose sharp, funny fiction piece took the top spot.

Here’s Kevin’s piece:
“Besides the fact that he was too important to arrive on time or wear casual clothes, “Lord” Myron would ask you how you were doing without the slightest intention of listening. No matter what tales you tell, he ALWAYS has a similar story that slightly tops yours. Stories spewing through a faceful of garlic mashed potatoes and green bean casserole somehow made my favorite Thanksgiving dishes unpalatable—kalua pork smoked stuffing is overrated, anyway…”

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