This Sentence Starts The Story

Write a story that starts with this sentence: The house was empty.

Your story must start with the sentence above. You have the option to put it in quotes (for dialogue) and to change the punctuation at the end for proper grammar. Your story can be about anything.

Example:
"The house was empty!" screamed John. "The dialogue or story can continue..."

The winner takes away a $100 cash prize. All writers will receive feedback for their submission.

Deadline:




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If a word count is not specified above there is no word count requirement. Recommended length is 5,000 words or less.

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Click the link above to submit your entry. Members with reservations can use the link provided in their contest profile. Cash prizes delivered by PayPal. Winners also have the option to choose a Visa Gift Card (US residents only) or Amazon Gift Card (where available). Reserve Your Spot.

Deadline: Friday, June 16, 2023 at 11:59pm EST.

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