A short story always needs a twist to accompany it, and personally, I love that.
I want a story with a twist [an abrupt and unexpected situation]
If you want references, I suggest you read some of Roadl Dahl's work - he is a Master when it comes to the twist in the tale.
This story can be any genre you like.
RULES:
1] No vampires.
2] No werewolves.
3] No chapters.
4] Erotica and gore is accepted, as long as it is not the main 5] focus of the story.
6] Gay/bi/les/trans stories are accepted.
7] Nothing below 500 words.
8] Nothing above 3000 words.
9] Please correct your grammar and punctuation.
10] I will critique - keep that in mind, and check your ego at the door.
Happy writing and good luck!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 18
- Rewards: Gold: 250, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: Hi everyone! Due to my recent absence from Storywrite (for valid personal reasons) my good friend Farhan has judged this contest on my behalf.
Congratulations to the winners and my sincerest apologies for the delayed judging.
=)
Contest Winners
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by lavanya 3000 words, 17 comments, on Aug 10 9:55 AM. In Depression, Fiction, First person, For contest, Gay, Life, Love
Gold trophy winner
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A government representative arrives at a house to inform a soldier's mother about a horrible accident.by WritersEffigy 2300 words, 25 comments, on Nov 24 7:02 PM 2008. In Fiction, Science fiction
Bronze trophy winner
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December 23rd 1944 - west of St. Vith, Belgium.1
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The day my wife left me she said what we were both thinking.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Nothing will ever compare to the moment I first killed someone; the way the blood spilled into such pretty patterns or how the knife slicedby silent dances 2600 words, 40 comments, on Jan 28 7:11 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Was this the end? Could I never come back?
Can you figure out this mystery ending?
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Silver trophy winner
Honorable mention
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On the High Street Kensington Asif noticed a black cocktail dress at Marks & Spencer shop. He was going to his dormitory from the QueenRby Sabir Abdus Samee 600 words, 6 comments, on Dec 6 6:13 AM 2006• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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From the first moment that he understood the meaning of getting presents, he began asking for them.by Luci Ferraris 600 words, 34 comments, on Feb 6 12:31 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Today, I watch the young couple, my new neighbors, kiss each other on their porch as they enter the yellow house laughing, and can’t help b• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I lit the cigar and placed it in the corner of my mouth, sliding the lighter back into my pocket. My fingers groped around the cigar as I tby CelesteSanford 1100 words, 7 comments, on Aug 15 1:21 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I move slowly through the deserted rooms and passages of this stately home. It’s grand ballroom, silent now in the depths of a moonless nigby Tomereader 1600 words, 16 comments, on Sep 1 3:09 PM. In First person, Hope, Mystery, Sad, Short story, Strange, Supernatural• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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THE LAST STAND / On the corner of 178th Street and Fort Washington Avenue, diagonally across the street from the old YMWHA, on whose site i• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by lesbian-in-love 900 words, 5 comments, on Aug 2 6:39 PM. In Adult, Erotica, Fiction, Gay, Life, Love, Pain, Sex, Short story• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The car screeched to a halt and two men jumped out and ran towards the bank.1by gopher dude 300 words, 2 comments, on Aug 12 5:31 AM. In Brotherhood, Dark, Death, Depression, Fiction, Life, More• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Messy, unfiltered sorrow.by Play Pretend. 600 words, 14 comments, on Jan 31 2:27 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A stand up comic “kills,” or tries to.by drsconti 1900 words, 1 comment, on Aug 23 4:58 PM. In Dark, Depression, Drama, Fiction, First person, Hope, Humor, Life, Short story• Commented on by judge.
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"What if- if, I decided to take a job offer in Indiana?" Julie said to me, that cold, winter day in January. It'd just be one sentence, oby sabb.writer 1200 words, 44 comments, on Jul 31 12:30 AM. In Depression, Fiction, Love, Romance, Sad, Teen• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I wish they hadn’t told me.1
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An icy Atlantic breeze gave life to Sara's hair as she walked along the sandy beach near her Salem home. There was really no point to her sby Flightwing 600 words, 5 comments, on Aug 22 4:32 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The air was cold, freezing you could say, the branches of the trees were moving and some leaves landed on the muddy ground. I was behind aby Stars-are-Blind93 1000 words, 19 comments, on Feb 26 8:04 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I remember driving. Driving down I-96 at 1'o clock in the morning, on my way home from work. Then, I remember the truck.1
by NiteEnjoysGolfBalls 300 words, 16 comments, on Sep 2 10:26 AM. In Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Hmm, Science fiction• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
An eerie story about things that happen and things that don't, on long drives mostly.by nobbyskypekiller 1700 words, 14 comments, on Jul 25 11:52 AM. In Dark, Fiction, First person, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Short story, Strange• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A fantasy adventure with magic, monsters, and thievesby I Write naked 2500 words, 53 comments, on Oct 20 2:21 PM. In Action, Contest, Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, Murder, Short story, Third person• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Nice contest idea
Unfortunately, I can't enter because of your rules
But that's alright I hope that you get many great entries and lots of 
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I can not enter eaitheras I am a noveslest XD Not short stories here that actully are good. My short stories suck,or end upo turning into novels...just not my cup of tea. Good luck with your contest. -
Aww, I was all set to enter until I saw the no vampire rule.
Ah well, good luck in your contest!
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Picture prompt please?
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Shame, my two best twist stories are under and over the word count limits.
Ah well.
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If it's a hundred words over I'll allow it ... or 50 words under ...
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Well, that's the thing, the short one is two hundred words under, and the long one is three hundred over. I found another story and entered that.
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