Not all of us like cliffhangers while reading stories. But they do build a sort of excitement in our guts which leaves us wanting MORE...

So write a story - any genre - which ends with a CLIFFHANGER.

Some examples of cliffhangers are (these are all made by me, so it's okay if you don't want to use them; these are just examples):

(i) It did not take a genius to realize that this was just the beginning.

(ii) And the words transpired out of her mouth like a petal falling on the ground, slow and soft, "He's coming back."

(iii) As he stared up at the dark clouds, death on the verge of consuming him, only one thought ran in his mind. The secret's gone. Forever.

(iv) And there she was. Her expression that of grief, anguish and above all - fright. But what rooted him to the spot was the little being in her hands. A baby. His baby. As he loomed over the little creature even he couldn't suppress the gasp that escaped his lips as the baby stared back at him with his dark abyss of blackness in place of eyes.

So we hear a lot of quotes said by people and try to relate ourselves with it. But can we make a story out of a quote? Hmm...

Now, that requires some serious imagination and creativity.

Well, if you like a little bit of twist then join this contest and let your creative juices flow! You have to make a story on any one of the following quotes (don't worry these are popular quotes and you must have heard of at least one):

1. You can do anything, but not everything.—David Allen

2. You must be the change you wish to see in the world.—Gandhi

3. When hungry, eat your rice; when tired, close your eyes. Fools may laugh at me, but wise men will know what I mean.—Lin-Chi

4. Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together.—Georg Christoph Lichtenberg

5. Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.—Oscar Wilde

6. Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.—Lily Tomlin

7. The person who reads too much and uses his brain too little will fall into lazy habits of thinking.—Albert Einstein

8.I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it.—Edith Sitwell

9. The best way to predict the future is to create it—Abraham Lincoln

10. If we wait until we're ready, we'll be waiting for the rest of our life—Lemony Snicket

Word limit: 1000 to 2500 words

Usage: You must use that quote at least once in your story as a punch line or in between talks, anything.

Requirements: If you cannot create a story based upon the quote then just use it as a line said between dialogues, but it should make sense. The title of your story should be the quote you're using.

Deadline: Since its a difficult task, the deadline is 4 weeks.

Judging: By me

Rating: G

~The only way love can last a lifetime if it is unconditional~

First love. True love. One love. Only love. Forbidden love. Unexpected love. One-Sided love...

These are the main themes we find in the topic of love - which makes our heart race, our feels overflow.

So this contest is to write about anykind of love story or poem (sad, mysterious, happy, humorous), no erotics included. The word count should be between 1000-2000 words and the time limit is two weeks and the judging will be done by me, which I promise would be fair and just.

Thank you!

All the best!

Have a great day!

OK I am bored and I am likely to be bored later so I would like people to finish the following quote,

Lex the galaxy burn as we....

The quote can be finished however you see fit

Example's,

Let the galaxy burn as we use the fire to cook popcorn

Winner will be chosen by me Hybrid Kitten the bored guy on the internet

Retell a story. 

Or, if that's not your type, write romance or fantasy.

Pick one.

Tip: if you decide to retell a story, like Snow White or something, try writing it based on the villain's point of view to make it more interesting.

Important: it must start with "Once upon a time".

No word limit.

No entry limit.

Please do enter!

Thanks!

For you who like poems, this is a great place for you. 

Now you have to write a poem, just one. Minimal four rows, but if you want more than four rows, it's better. It can be any genre. You're free.

Make it creative.

You have two weeks for this. So, happy writing!! :)

Create an alternate version of Harry Potter!! Have fun with it and be creative. Enjoy! 😃

Btw, you can write up to three entries.

Every story needs a good opening line or paragraph to begin with. For example some of my favourites include:

“One minute the teacher was talking about the Civil War. And the next minute he was gone.” –Goneby Michael Grant

“Newborn #485GA18M died on June 30, 2076, at 6:07 in the morning. She was three days old. The average lifespan of a human child, in the time since the break, was fifty-six hours.” –Partialsby Dan Wells

“The end of the world started when a pegasus landed on the hood of my car.”–The Last Olympianby Rick Riordan

“First the colors.Then the humans. That’s usually how I see things.Or at least, how I try.” -- The Book Thiefby Markus Zusak

"Mr and Mrs Dursley, of number four Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much." -- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling

All of these are great books that I highly recommend.

But now its your turn.

Make up a fake title for a book then write the opening first line or paragraph.

Some Rules:

Nothing too excessive, the rating is PG.Characters from other books/movies can be used. But keep them in character please!Two entries per person.If you choose to write a paragraph rather than a sentence, please keep it within two.

Sounds easy? Hopefully it should be.

Good luck!

Additional note: I am going to be away for the next week, so when I get back I will read and comment on all the entries then!

Write a nice romantic story. I look forward to your entries. Thanks!

Prompt:

Write a quote that represents yourself as a writer or reader now. The great part of doing this is that your quote may change when you revisit it as you become a more experienced writer!

Be Concise and Original!

Max 3 entries per person!

Remember to put your pen name next to the quote!:)

P.S. This contest is the continuation of 'Create Your Own Writer's Quote 4.'

Welcome to Romance Fest! This contest is all about a lot of people's favorite genre, romance. Now, the rules are simple, the story has to be at least 1,000 words long, and no erotic stories. You can have whatever ending you want in your story, happy, sad, bittersweet, or somewhere in the middle. Can have other genres in it too, like action, horror, adventure, etc. Hope you enjoy writing, and let the contest begin!