Right. So it appears that The Vats take second place. Congratulations. I was quite pleasantly surprised by this entry, especially when it sprung the trailer on me.
So that means that the final order is thus:
(1st)Elfstone, with her awkwardly romantic piece about treasure.
(2nd)techant, having given me the biggest laugh of any of the entries.
(3rd)nabla, with a very arty piece about private drama.
mxvladi, showing how computer game censorship isn't something restricted to earth.
zwetschenwasser, with his piece of social commentary, that, in true fashion, wasn't properly understood.
(I suppose he could have added some more clues that the slayer didn't move because he couldn't comprehend a builder rebelling.)
brian_s, with an interesting investigation into the evil eye.
And hyperme, telling the tale of a slayer tricked.