It was a very difficult decision, since there were so many great stories. In the end, we narrowed it down to three. Selecting one was difficult, since any of the three could have been selected. Therefore, I have decided to mention the other two stories, and to zap them an additional 10k sats each:

The Talent Show Shakeup, by @realBitcoinDog

The Last Miner, by @GreaterthanFiction