A Classic Gothic Whodunit
The topic for this contest is: Murder Mystery. The time period used can be either historical or modern-day. The setting should feature a spooky, old gothic mansion. Romantic suspense is desired, although not required.
These lines, spoken by the detective, must be incorporated somewhere within the story: "Someone in this room is a murderer. At the stroke of midnight, I will reveal who it is and why they did it."
Minimum length 700 words. Maximum Length 7,000 words. Recommended length 2,000 - 3,500 words.
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 55.00 member dollars. There are 7 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 Thursday, February 18, 2016.
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These lines, spoken by the detective, must be incorporated somewhere within the story: "Someone in this room is a murderer. At the stroke of midnight, I will reveal who it is and why they did it."
Minimum length 700 words. Maximum Length 7,000 words. Recommended length 2,000 - 3,500 words.
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 55.00 member dollars. There are 7 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 Thursday, February 18, 2016.
