CLOSED - #STB Contest 9 & Wk 8 Winner "Video" Announcement

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Hello Everyone,

Welcome to Week 9 of our #SPILLTHEBEANS Contest. The past weeks have been excellent, and last week we were entertained with some creative stories of mischievous rebellions in fighting for coffee. Well done all, you all presented some excellent stories!
Thank you to everyone who has participated so far, and we invite those of you who might be thinking about it to join in.


Please watch this short video to discover the winner of last week's contest :)


All the entries showed creativity and originality which made it a great contest! Some stories stood out, but these final two had elements that made them a beautiful read.

Thanks for raising the bar peeps!




See this week's topic below, with a countdown timer that needs to be observed. The entry deadline for posts ends on Wednesday, with the countdown timer at the top and the bottom of this post, guiding you to the cut-off time.
Late entries will be muted!

Have fun peeps!



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⚠️ GUIDELINES:

How do I qualify for entry and what are the guidelines to follow?

Answer:
  • Post to Cinnamon Cup Coffee Community

  • Use #spillthebeans as the first tag

  • Vote for this post

  • Write ONLY on the topic presented

  • No less than 250 words and no more than 1000 words MAX!

  • English Words ONLY

  • Post within the Countdown Timer. (No late entries)

  • Photos must be of coffee, or coffee shop setting.

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    Create your own story title in English only #spillthebeans must be the first tag for your post to qualify.
  • Invite at least one other person to enter (optional)

  • One entry per person each week.

  • Drop a link to your entry in the comments section of this post.

  • Adhere to general community rules

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So, without further ado, here's the topic for the week.

⚠️Please see a General Notice from the community in the comments reiterating the need for you to ONLY present in English. ⚠️NO LESS THAN 250 WORDS, 1000 WORDS MAX. Thank you!
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Create your own unique story title in English ONLY

#spillthebeans MUST be your first tag, and if your story does not cover any of the relevant scenarios presented, your post will be muted for fairness to other competitors.

Create a Story based on one of the following scenarios:

Scenario1: You are dining alone in a cafe, and the person next to you turns their mobile phone music on to high volume.
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Scenario 2: You are single in a new city. On your third visit to a Coffee Shop, you recognize the same attractive person dining alone every time.

OR
Scenario 3: You recently broke up with your partner, and you are now working as a Barista at the Coffee Shop that you and your now ex used to dine at frequently. You see your ex enter the Coffee Shop with a new lover.


Remember, it's a "Creative Writing Contest" - Be imaginative and original. Cover all the elements that make a good story.
Have Fun!

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Here is a link with some Creative Writing Tips and #Spillthebeans Writing Tips.


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IF ALL GUIDELINES ARE NOT MET, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE CONTEST. JUDGES WILL NOT ASK ANYONE TO EDIT THEIR POSTS. WE ARE PASSED THAT TEETHING STAGE.


Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about #spillthebeans



1. Can I Enter?

Answer:

Yes, you can! One entry per person.

Everyone is free to post regular coffee posts in the community at any time. However, if there's a post using the #spillthebeans tag, that is NOT a response to the question, the post will be muted without notice.

N.B. #Spillthebeans entries will not be included in the selection of weekly curated content for #THEGRIND


2. Why should I participate and what will I gain?

Answer:
  • Improve your writing skills
  • Be an active community member
  • Engage with community members and other authors across Hive.
  • A chance to be creative
  • A chance that your post might be curated for upvotes
  • Best post entry would receive beneficiary rewards from the following week's contest announcement post rewards.

3. How do I win or what criteria are you looking for?

Answer:
  • Clarity and readability
  • Creativity of the story
  • Originality and personality in the story
  • Quality of photos
  • Presentation of your post
  • Engagement on your post and other authors' posts within the community

4. How do I know if I am a winner?

Answer:
  • There will only be ONE WINNER
  • If you are that lucky person, you will receive a banner on your post entry on Monday, notifying you that you won the contest.
  • Your post will be highlighted in the topic announcement post, the following week.
  • You will receive a 20% beneficiary reward from the new post topic announcement post the following week.
  • Your post would have already been upvoted by the community team, commented on by the community team, and curated and upvoted.


C'mon, put your creative caps on!

And ...


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Don't forget! Please take the time to drop a congratulatory message and perhaps a vote or a tip to last week's winner, and here's the story 🎉

IF ALL GUIDELINES ARE NOT MET, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE CONTEST. JUDGES WILL NOT ASK ANYONE TO EDIT THEIR POSTS. WE ARE PASSED THAT TEETHING STAGE.


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Please see a General Notice from the community in the comments reiterating the need for you to ONLY present in English. ⚠️NO MORE THAN NO LESS THAN 250 WORDS, 1000 WORDS MAX. Thank you!


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Hi friends
Great contest
My congratulations to the winner of this week @itsostylish

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There were some amazing entries last week. Thanks for your support:)

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Thank you! What a nice surprise. There were so many fabulous entries. 🤩🤩🤗❤️💕

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You're very welcome!
It was a week of great entries, but yours really stood so, so CONGRATULATIONS once again 🙌

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Congratulations itsostylish. Well done.
Good luck to everyone for this week's contest. 😁👍

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Excellent that once again you bring us your wonderful contest where you make our creativity fly. It is already week 9 and I am sure that I will soon share my publication creating a story with one of the 3 scenarios described. Congratulations to @itsostylish.

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Thanks for your support of the contest:)

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I boil my coffee if someone has the music blaring!!! poor thing, I visualize it all and get angry hahaha!

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Congratulations to @itsostylish for her first place, to the community for another week of contest and to all the participants for their amazing, funny and witty stories.
Happy start of the week

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Awesome, I love this week's contest, it has evolved quite well :D

To create something unbelievable, by the way congratulations @itsostylish for your achievement, you deserve it :D

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Congratulations to @itsostylish 👏👏👏👏 . I look forward to participating in this week's contest 👍 .

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Hello friends!
My congratulations to the winner @itsostylish, for her achievement in the contest and to all the participants, who shared her great stories too. Success!

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An absolutely crazy week for me here; but was glad to get in an entry before the deadline. Looking forward to seeing what others have come up with this week - and, it certainly warmed my heart to see my stylish friend, @itsostylish walk away with the win last week. Well done mate!

This week, I was all about Scenario 1 - and, trying to do something a bit unexpected with it. ;)
https://peakd.com/hive-152524/@lordtimoty/gladys-could-have-said-pipe-down-young-folk-but-she-didnt

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Thanks for your support and participation:))

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Hello dear @cinnccf team, I extend my congratulations for these initiatives that you propose week after week and that invite you to let your imagination fly based on the scenarios that you propose.

I haven't been here for several weeks, but the important thing is that I'm back. Here is my entry
https://peakd.com/hive-152524/@sidalim88/the-cafeteria-of-my-yearnings#comments

Ah I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the winner of the week @itsostylish

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Thank you so much for all your support, and your lovely feedback:)

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Congratulations @itsostylish I am honored to be in the selection of our stories. Yours was a great entry. 👏👏🥳

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Congratulations too @miriam11.
Your presented an excellent story. Thanks for your support of the contest:)

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