Allocation Mismanagement

I woke up feeling anxious to check the results of the story competition, only to discover that only two accounts had won. I initially thought it might be a glitch in the network or an issue with the website. But it turned out that wasn't the case. I waited patiently for my turn, hoping for good news, but ultimately, I found myself left behind like the black sheep of the group. While others celebrated their winnings of 2,000 and 3,000, I watched from the sidelines, feeling disheartened.
I had poured my heart into writing "Brink of Sting", convinced it was a strong story worthy of recognition. Now, I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of disappointment. I wasn't sure who to blame—should I be upset with myself for not focusing more on the story instead of chasing likes? Or should my frustration be directed at the website managers, who unexpectedly changed the contest rules without warning, altering the selection criteria without giving a fair chance to those who had previously claimed rewards?
I honestly don’t know who to blame for what happened, but my disappointment runs deep. What frustrates me even more is the lack of communication regarding the changes in the reward system. There wasn’t a single post or announcement addressing the modifications, leaving us in the dark about the new rules. It feels incredibly unfair.
I had grown accustomed to the expectation of claiming 2,000 Naira for my efforts, but now even the most talented writers were left with nothing, or far less than they deserved. We were given no explanation for the slashed amounts, no warning about the changes—it was as if our hard work and creativity were suddenly worth much less.
This silence from the website managers only adds to my frustration. They could have at least acknowledged the alteration, offered an explanation, or provided a chance to adapt. Instead, we were left with a sense of betrayal and confusion.
I had poured my heart into writing "Brink of Sting", convinced it was a strong story worthy of recognition. Now, I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of disappointment. I wasn't sure who to blame—should I be upset with myself for not focusing more on the story instead of chasing likes? Or should my frustration be directed at the website managers, who unexpectedly changed the contest rules without warning, altering the selection criteria without giving a fair chance to those who had previously claimed rewards?
I honestly don’t know who to blame for what happened, but my disappointment runs deep. What frustrates me even more is the lack of communication regarding the changes in the reward system. There wasn’t a single post or announcement addressing the modifications, leaving us in the dark about the new rules. It feels incredibly unfair.
I had grown accustomed to the expectation of claiming 2,000 Naira for my efforts, but now even the most talented writers were left with nothing, or far less than they deserved. We were given no explanation for the slashed amounts, no warning about the changes—it was as if our hard work and creativity were suddenly worth much less.
This silence from the website managers only adds to my frustration. They could have at least acknowledged the alteration, offered an explanation, or provided a chance to adapt. Instead, we were left with a sense of betrayal and confusion.