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Hey everyone! The submission period for Operation Race to be Second Best has officially ended, and we got some great works submitted by some talented people! We had twelve submissions from eleven unique redditors! Good job everyone!

This is the official voting thread for the operation, where YOU, the reader, can nominate the submitted short story that you loved the most for a chance to win reddit gold! PogChamp

So here's the deal: 1 point for each endorsement. 1st, 2nd and 3rd most points win reddit gold! Voting period will be open for 48 hours. Additional endorsements will not be counted, only the first in your post history, so no spamming!

Submitters may also nominate any story they wish, although I'd personally recommend they nominate a work other than their owns, for good sportsmanship and to show support to their fellow writers.

Voting period lasts until 0130 UTC on Wednesday, May 2nd. That's 48 hours folks! Make sure you get your nominations in!

Now, for the part you've all been waiting for, our entries!

*What Lies Ahead by /u/abiyoru

*Living Under the Shadow of The BEST by /u/FlaaggTPP

*Stinkiest of Cats by /u/GenericSpider

*Cloudy with a Chance of Castform by /u/Trollkitten

*Staying in the Shadow of Another isn't a Problem...Right? by /u/Raptor_741

*My Real Name is Omicron... But No One Calls Me That by /u/Kelcyus

*A Parting of Many Ways by /u/Duplex_be_great

*The Master and the Heir by /u/CiphriusKane

*The Release by /u/GlaceonMyst

*You Have the Right to Remain Silent by /u/Trollkitten

*Visions by /u/Epicnights

*The Aftermath of Mount Silver by /u/SinR2014

*The One Who Was Hurt by /u/Hajimeilosukna [Late entry coming outta nowhere with a chair! PogChamp ]

Current Standings (Updated 1 May 2018 2223 EST):

1. A Parting of Many Ways (3 votes)

2. Aftermath of Mt. Silver/What Lies Ahead/Visions/The Master and the Heir (2 votes each)

3. My Real Name is Omicron/Living Under the Shadow of the BEST (1 vote each)

4. All the others plus More of You Need to Vote, a story by crimson ( Kappa )