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Note: The Kerth Awards have long aimed to have 5 nominations per category, but when competition is especially fierce in a category, the K-Com has to make some hard decisions on where that cutoff should be. Because of this, you\u2019ll see that this year\u2019s categories have a range of nominee tallies\u20144, 5, 6 or even 3 or a whopping 7! For a more detailed explanation, see the official nominee list post on the MBs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are this years nominees …<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Micro-Short Story (1-5kB)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Chance Meeting in A Parking Lot<\/strong> by Queen of the Capes \u2013 5 kB (805 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
The Cold Treehouse<\/strong> by SuperBek \u2013 3 kB (490 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Dessert<\/strong> by 90stvfangirl \u2013 3 kB (512 words) \u2013 Story<\/a><\/a> | Story (AO3)<\/a>
Krypto Meets A New Friend<\/strong> by Morgana \u2013 5 kB (896 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
The Ring<\/strong> by Toomi8 \u2013 5 kB (814 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
The Story I’ve Never Seen<\/strong> by Shallowford \u2013 2 kB (244 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Walk The Dog Challenge 4: A Walk In The Park<\/strong> by bakasi \u2013 3 kB (486 words) \u2013 Story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Super-Short Story (6-10kB)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

IBM: All Fallen Down<\/strong> by JadedEvie \u2013 9 kB (1,431 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
An Icy Reception<\/strong> by Queen of the Capes \u2013 9 kB (1,484 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Love, Houdini<\/strong> by bakasi \u2013 9 kB (1,572 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Out Of The Fire<\/strong> by Toomi8 \u2013 9 kB (1,640 words) \u2013 Story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Short Story (11-50kB)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

110 Kisses: You Made Your Choice (1\/1\u2014a standalone in collection of ficlets)<\/strong> by KSaraSara \u2013 11 kB (2,130 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
2023 Ficathon: Culinary Mayhem for bakasi<\/strong> by Blueowl \u2013 14 kB (2,443 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
2023 Ficathon: No Small Thing for Blueowl<\/strong> by KSaraSara \u2013 20 kB (3,469 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
A Conversation Long Overdue<\/strong> by bakasi \u2013 15 kB (2,752 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Here I Am<\/strong> by Toomi8 \u2013 18 kB (3,300 words) \u2013 Story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Mid-Length or Long Story (51-200kB or 201+kB)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

2023 Ficathon: Planes, Trains and Deep Fried Mars Bars for Queen of the Capes<\/strong> by lovetvfan \u2013 97 kB (18,241 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Advent Calendar for folcs<\/strong> by Kathryn84 \u2013 83 kB (14,483 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Falling For a Farm Boy<\/strong> by Female Hawk \u2013 354 kB (64,184 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Undercover Reporter: Resurrection<\/strong> by JadedEvie \u2013 213 kB (38,275 words) \u2013 Story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Comedy Story<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

2023 Ficathon: Culinary Mayhem for bakasi<\/strong> by Blueowl \u2013 14 kB (2,443 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
The End<\/strong> by Queen of The Capes \u2013 6 kB (917 words) \u2013 Story<\/a><\/a>
Man of Steal<\/strong><\/strong> by 90stvfangirl \u2013 4 kB (588 words) \u2013 Story (AO3)<\/a>
A Personal Favor<\/strong> by Queen of the Capes \u2013 3 kB (447 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
The Story I’ve Never Seen<\/strong> by Shallowford \u2013 2 kB (244 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
True Hates Kiss<\/strong> by 90stvfangirl \u2013 4 kB (721 words) \u2013 Story<\/a> | Story (AO3)<\/a>
You’re not a wizard, Clark<\/strong> by 90stvfangirl \u2013 6 kB (860 words) \u2013 Story<\/a> | Story (AO3)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Dramatic Story<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

2023 Ficathon: Don\u2019t Let Me See You Hurt for lovetvfan<\/strong> by bakasi \u2013 44 kB (8,235 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Breaking Point<\/strong> by Kathryn84 \u2013 100 kB (17,070 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
IBM: All Fallen Down<\/strong> by JadedEvie \u2013 9 kB (1,431 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Undercover Reporter: Resurrection<\/strong> by JadedEvie \u2013 213 kB (38,275 words) \u2013 Story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Waffy Story<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

110 Kisses: You Made Your Choice (1\/1\u2014a standalone in collection of ficlets)<\/strong> by KSaraSara \u2013 11 kB (2,130 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
2023 Ficathon: Christmas Lights for KSaraSara<\/strong> by JadedEvie \u2013 102 kB (18,128 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
2023 Ficathon: Planes, Trains and Deep Fried Mars Bars for Queen of the Capes<\/strong> by lovetvfan \u2013 97 kB (18,241 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Falling For a Farm Boy<\/strong> by Female Hawk \u2013 354 kB (64,184 words) \u2013 Story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Revelation<\/strong><\/span> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

2023 Ficathon: Christmas Lights for KSaraSara<\/strong> by JadedEvie \u2013 102 kB (18,128 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
2023 Ficathon: Culinary Mayhem for bakasi<\/strong> by Blueowl \u2013 14 kB (2,443 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
2023 Ficathon: Dancing With Superman for BlindPassenger<\/strong> by Toomi8 \u2013 22 kB (4,030 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
2023 Ficathon: Planes, Trains and Deep Fried Mars Bars for Queen of the Capes<\/strong> by lovetvfan \u2013 97 kB (18,241 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
The Cold Truth<\/strong> by Queen of the Capes \u2013 36 kB (6,233 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
A Friend In Need<\/strong> by bakasi \u2013 19 kB (3,593 words) \u2013 Story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Episode Adaptation (rewrite\/fix-it\/in-betweenie)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

110 Kisses: You Made Your Choice (1\/1\u2014a standalone in collection of ficlets)<\/strong> by KSaraSara \u2013 11 kB (2,130 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
2023 Ficathon: No Small Thing for Blueowl<\/strong> by KSaraSara \u2013 20 kB (3,469 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Fade to Black: Never on Sunday But Maybe Just For Tonight<\/strong> by lovetvfan \u2013 57 kB (10,600 words) \u2013 Story (nFanfic)<\/a>
A Friend In Need<\/strong> by bakasi \u2013 19 kB (3,593 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Smart Kids Revisited<\/strong> by AmandaK \u2013 41 kB (7,390 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Undercover Reporter: Resurrection<\/strong> by JadedEvie \u2013 213 kB (38,275 words) \u2013 Story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Elseworlds\/AU Story<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

District K: Injustice<\/strong> by AmandaK \u2013 19 kB (3,409 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Falling For a Farm Boy<\/strong> by Female Hawk \u2013 354 kB (64,184 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Lois and The Spaceship<\/strong> by 90stvfangirl \u2013 6 kB (995 words) \u2013 Story<\/a> | Story (AO3)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Kiss<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

110 Kisses: You Made Your Choice (1\/1\u2014a standalone in collection of ficlets)<\/strong> by KSaraSara \u2013 11 kB (2,130 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
2023 Ficathon: Christmas Lights for KSaraSara<\/strong> by JadedEvie \u2013 102 kB (18,128 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Falling For a Farm Boy<\/strong> by Female Hawk \u2013 354 kB (64,184 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
First Kiss<\/strong> by AmandaK \u2013 7 kB (1,133 words) \u2013 Story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Original Character\/Supporting Character<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Steward & Gemma: 2023 Ficathon: Planes, Trains and Deep Fried Mars Bars for Queen of the Capes<\/strong> by lovetvfan \u2013 97 kB (18,241 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Martha: Falling For a Farm Boy<\/strong> by Female Hawk \u2013 354 kB (64,184 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Houdini: Love, Houdini<\/strong> by bakasi \u2013 9 kB (1,572 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Jimmy Olsen: A True Friend<\/strong> by Kathryn84 \u2013 6 kB (1,009 words) \u2013 Story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Challenge Response<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

2023 Ficathon: Christmas Lights for KSaraSara<\/strong> by JadedEvie \u2013 102 kB (18,128 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
2023 Ficathon: Culinary Mayhem for bakasi<\/strong> by Blueowl \u2013 14 kB (2,443 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
2023 Ficathon: No Small Thing for Blueowl<\/strong> by KSaraSara \u2013 20 kB (3,469 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
2023 Ficathon: Planes, Trains and Deep Fried Mars Bars for Queen of the Capes<\/strong> by lovetvfan \u2013 97 kB (18,241 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Out Of The Fire<\/strong> by Toomi8 \u2013 9 kB (1,640 words) \u2013 Story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Author<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

AmandaK<\/strong>
Aurore<\/strong>
CalliopeWayne<\/strong>
drdeathdefying<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Overall Story<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

2023 Ficathon: Christmas Lights for KSaraSara<\/strong> by JadedEvie \u2013 102 kB (18,128 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
2023 Ficathon: Don\u2019t Let Me See You Hurt for lovetvfan<\/strong> by bakasi \u2013 44 kB (8,235 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
2023 Ficathon: Planes, Trains and Deep Fried Mars Bars for Queen of the Capes<\/strong> by lovetvfan \u2013 97 kB (18,241 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Falling For a Farm Boy<\/strong> by Female Hawk \u2013 354 kB (64,184 words) \u2013 Story<\/a>
Undercover Reporter: Resurrection<\/strong> by JadedEvie \u2013 213 kB (38,275 words) \u2013 Story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Commenter\/Feedback Giver<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bakasi<\/strong>
Darth Michael<\/strong>
JadedEvie<\/strong>
Morgana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Original Fanart<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Music Video: I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston<\/strong> by Aurore \u2013 Fanart<\/a>
Graphics: 2024 Kerth Banners<\/strong> by Carrie Rene \u2013 Fanart<\/a>
Music Video: Elevator Shenannigans, a compilation to Stricken by No Doubt<\/strong> by Krista \u2013 Fanart<\/a>
Music Video: Dream Worth Keeping by Sheena Easton (from the Fern Gully soundtrack)<\/strong> by lovetvfan \u2013 Fanart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Published on April 1st.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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