[July] Story of the Month | Nominations

[magemadi]

July Story of the Month Nominations

 

How it works: 

This thread is for you to nominate your favorite stories to be recognized as the HPFT Story of the Month.  Seconding isn't necessary, as all stories will move on to the voting round. 

Mid-month [approximately 10 days after the nomination's thread is posted], a Prefect will post a voting poll for all of the stories that have been nominated. Don't worry about having to rush - you will have about 10 days to read the stories and vote for your favorite!

Winners will be announced in the News Bulletin on the first of each month. All SotM Winners will also receive a cool prize! 
 

Please post your nominations in this thread using the following format: 

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Title:
Author:
Link to Story:
Warnings [if applicable]:
Reason for Nomination:

Rules for Nomination: 

1. To be eligible for nomination, a story must have been updated sometime within the past 12 months. 

2. Stories can be any genre, character type, fandom, or length.

3. No NC-17 rated stories.

4. Any story nominated must follow site guidelines.

5. All nominated stories must be posted on the HPFT Archives.

6. You may only nominate ONE story.

7. Stories do not have to be complete to be nominated. WIP's are acceptable.

 

Nominations will close on June 11th at 11:59 pm EST

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Previous Months' Winners:

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January '19 - You Are a Light by RoxiMalfoy

February '19 - A Place Not Far From Here by CrimsonQuill

March '19 -  NOT HELD | FROGS

April '19 -  how long? by crestwood

May '19 - Inheritance by Bunbury

June '19 - 9.9 Out of 10, Highly Recommend by down-in-flames

[crestwood]

Title: All The Waves Resounded
Author: BookDinosaur
Link to Story: here
Warnings [if applicable]: Consent Issues (Mild/Moderate), Derogatory Language, Hate Speech, Substance Abuse, Violence.
Reason for Nomination: This story is written with such care and consideration that I find myself returning to it more than anything else. It's immediately obvious that you're reading something special and I want everyone to have a chance to come across it. 

[grumpy cat]

Title: blood in the water
Author: @belgian quaffle
Link to Story: click++
Warnings [if applicable]: Derogatory Language, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Content, Substance Abuse, Violence
Reason for Nomination: uhm, it's like, totally the fic to get hooked on and not stop reading it??? sarah has created compelling characters in her next gen trio of james, freddy and their friend charlotte - all of them have layers just waiting to be uncovered and all of them are involved in a crime ring, with james as the 'mob boss'. the stakes are high, the story twists very twisty and after you read the chapters posted you'll be anxiously waiting for more (wink wink nudge nudge, sarah)

[Predictable Chaos]

Title: June Bug
Author: ReillyJade
Link to Story: here
Warnings [if applicable]: Consent Issues (Mild/Moderate), Derogatory Language, Sexual Content, Substance Abuse
Reason for Nomination: ReillyJade has written a very heartful, sweet story about a very challenging topic. Her characterization of Louis is amazing as he shifts from this laid-back, enjoying life "kid" to a responsible adult who learns about the wonders of parenthood. Reilly kept me on my toes throughout the story has I tried to predict the decisions that Louis and Tessa would make. In the end, she shows the joys and the regrets of life's hard decisions. 

 

Excerpt:(Warning: This except gives away a bit of the story, but I couldn't resist because it's so good.) 

Spoiler

 

It was the most powerful thing Louis had ever felt. As he gazed down at the sleeping baby, his breathing seemed to stop. His chest grew incredibly tight, yet it didn’t hurt one bit. When he ever-so-gently brushed his hand against her cheek, his eyes began to sting, and he didn’t even bother trying to fight it. She was so beautiful.

Every reason he’d ever had for not wanting to be a father, every doubt he’d ever cast upon himself, was washed away with each tear. In that moment, all he felt was an overwhelming desire to care for the baby girl in his arms. He wanted to make it his personal mission to ensure she was never cold, hungry, or scared. He wanted to spend every day showing her that she was loved… because she was.