Mystery
In a mystery, the characters must solve a puzzle, usually a crime of some sort. The story drops clues and slowly reveals information, turning the reader into a detective trying to solve the case, too. Mysteries start with an exciting hook, keep readers interested with suspenseful pacing, and end with a satisfying conclusion that answers all the of reader's outstanding questions.
Within that framework, there are many subgenres: detective, thriller, noir, paranormal, forensic, etc.
***Write a mystery of at least 500 words. A flash is okay or a longer, more involved work.
***Use any subgenre, as long as it is a mystery.
***Fiction. No poetry.
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 35.00 member dollars. There are 11 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Monday, December 16, 2024.
Full Contest Listing
Within that framework, there are many subgenres: detective, thriller, noir, paranormal, forensic, etc.
***Write a mystery of at least 500 words. A flash is okay or a longer, more involved work.
***Use any subgenre, as long as it is a mystery.
***Fiction. No poetry.
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 35.00 member dollars. There are 11 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Monday, December 16, 2024.
