Hello! This is my first contest I'm making!

The power is always in the writer when it comes to determining who to kill off! The prompt for this contest is to write a short story that at some point, a known character dies. They can die in ANY way you want as the author, and the short story can have any theme or genre. BUT YOU NEED TO have clearly identified that character before they die and they should have at least some role to play in your story that's significant.

Gore and violence is okay with this kind of contest, just try to make it something people will actually want to read. You don't have to kill off your character violently.

The point of this contest is to make it suspenseful and something that nobody will see coming. Everyone reading knows somebody is going to die. Just not who. Keep that in mind, because this contest's winners will be determined by like count of the readers.

Readers! Remember to like your favorite stories so the winner can be determined!

So I want to see if you can make me cry. Feeling confident? Give it a go! Whichever story makes me cry the most wins!!

Hello writers!

My name is Alice and welcome to my first ever contest I'm hosting here on Penana! I hope to start running monthly writing contests here in the future, should this contest go well. To be notified of new updates, feel free to follow my account here!

This is The First Sentence Challenge! How this works is I give you all the first sentence, which you must use as the first sentence in your entries. It is then up to you to write whatever you want. Whether it is a spooky story, a love story, anything! This contest will be open for entries for three weeks and only one entry per writer is accepted! I will be the sole judge for this contest, here is what I'm looking for:

- Characters that are relatable

- Story-lines that are creative

- Good plot twists that I personally wouldn't have seen coming

- Good use of correct spelling and grammar

RULES:

Entries must be written in English!

No gore, violence or erotica accepted!

Swearing must be kept to a minimum!

Word Count: 500-3,000 words (would be really handy if you disclaim somewhere in your entry the total word count!)

There will be a first, second and third place entry. You are more than welcome to read and comment on other entries submitted. You may edit your entry up until the closing date. After the closing date, you won't be allowed to edit. Judge's decision is final.

The First Sentence is: 'When the door slammed, I had to run.'

Thanks again for stopping by. If you have any questions, feel free to DM me or comment here and I'll get back to you as quick as I can!

Alice x