Marked by the Absence of Human Life, Activity, or Comfort by Erin Hopson

Congratulations to Erin and to all our finalists, and thank you to everyone who wrote in to vote. Look out for more contests to come in 2010 -- and keep writing.

We have narrowed the list to five finalists. Please help us choose a winner.

Marked by the Absence of Human Life, Activity, or Comfort by Erin Hopson

The Legend of Arthur Rimbaud (Part 1) by JayS

One Size Fits All by Marc Paltrineri

Thumbspeak Across the Universe by Stephanie

Western State by Waex Youngblood

• E-mail the title of your favorite to bryan.falla@peerscribe.com

Good luck to the finalists and big thanks to all participants. We had some really strong entries that we hope to see again in future contests. We have some interesting things planned for 2010, so keep writing!