Talk:The Endeavor/@comment-25052433-20150719225242

Okay, let's break it on down now with The Endeavor.

Creativity: This one certainly ranks very high on the creative scale. I enjoyed the idea of a horror writer essentially having to write for his soul's sake. Certainly adds a new dimension to writing under preasure. The visuals were outstanding and you certainly captured the emotional nuances that a creative type might experience if faced with hellfire and damnation. The twist with the writing/vs typing though didn't hit as hard as I think a better twist could have. It came across as more of a simple play on words rather than something that the devil would come up with. In short, it made the twist feel a bit forced rather than Faustian, and left me a little deflated in that department.

Quality of Story and Plot: The plot was awesome, and you certainly wrote it well. You stepped out and took a cool chance, almost breaking the 4th wall considering that this is a horror fiction group that you wrote for. It was a gamble, but you pulled it off perfectly. You also did a good job keeping the pace and length of the story just about perfect. It was shorter than the others, but every word worked and fell into place just right. This was an awesome accomplishment and is a true standout in this contest.

Quality of Charcters and Development: It was a short story, so there wasn't much room for you to really flesh out the characters. I get that, and I think you did exceptionally well in the time and space that you did give yourself. The writer seemed real and organic, even in the short period of time we got to know him, and the devil was, well, the devil, a ruthless trickster delighting in the misery of others. This was done very well.

Creepiness: This story wasn't terribly scary or creepy, but you certainly made up for it with campy and humorous, which, in many aspects can be just as difficult, if not more difficult, in a place where blood and gore is usually the norm. This showcased your abilities as a writer and a creative thinker, as you certainly went off base a bit and wrote a true unique story. This only further demonstrates how much talent you possess.

I will award this one an even 70 points. Combined with Grim's 90 points, you get a total of 160 points.

Final Score: 160 points.