October’s topic was: “A Justifiable Sin.” Pensters would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. Jerry Blacklaw for serving as guest judge. Congrats to all the winners!

Prose:

First Place: Joy Sterling I Cannot Tell a Lie, Except

Second Place: Mary Ardis Drive by Sinning

Honorable Mention: Jule Moon A Surprise for my Birthday

Poetry:

First Place: Becky Brunson You Rang, Your Majesty

Second Place: Joy Sterling Justifiable Sinning

Honorable Mention: Karen Teich Cluster A Justifiable Sin