International Story Writing Category

Grand Prize (1) $5,000

Theme Caught between a cop and a detective in a thrilling love triangle.

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Please write your story using the characters and plot summary below.
Each of your three scenes should be 800-1200 words.
The story should be based on the specified theme.

Descriptions of the characters

Name:
Eve(main character, heroine)
Job:
Special investigative
Age:
31
Personality:
Doesn’t like to lose,
high level of curiosity,
realistic
Height:
5'5"
Weight:
120lbs
Appearance:
Blonde, green eyes, fair skin
Name:
Tony
Job:
Police officer
Age:
29
Personality:
Egotistical,
short-tempered,
passionate
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
230lbs
Appearance:
Brown hair, blue eyes, tanned
Name:
Harrison
Job:
Detective
Age:
33
Personality:
Cool, serious, by the book
Height:
5'10"
Weight:
170lbs
Appearance:
Black hair, brown eyes, fair skin

Plot

Scene1
The conversation between Eve and Harrison during their stakeout is becoming quite close. Tony arrives late on the scene and argues with Harrison over a murder they are investigating.
Scene2
The three are tailing a suspect. The suspect runs into a late-night market, hiding amongst crowds of people. Eve, on shooting the suspect in the leg and saving Tony from danger during the pursuit, realizes that she is falling for Tony.
Scene3
While Harrison is filling out the paperwork at the police station, Tony asks Eve out for a drink. Eve says she’d prefer a drink at her place rather than a bar. The two engage in romantic conversation at her place. Tony confesses his love for Eve, to which Eve admits her liking for Tony without resistance. They kiss passionately.
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Download the application file templates below.
*Letter size(8.5 x 11.0 inch / 216 x 279mm) Word file

  • Docx format(Word 2007 or subsequent versions)
  • Doc format(Word 2007 or subsequent versions)
  • Scenario sample(PDF)
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Please read the following cautionary points carefully.
Submit in the format of a scenario.

  • - Entry is limited to original, unpublished works.
  • - Dramatized scripts or works entered into other contests are not allowed.
  • - Submissions from both professional writers and amateurs are welcomed.
  • - Other Points:
    1. (1)All the copyrights (including the rights prescribed in Article 27 and Article 28 of the Copyright Act) of the entered works of winners will belong to Voltage.
    2. (2)In this contest, personal information collected from applicants and users for the My Romance Series Story Writing and Illustration Contest is used within the limits required for the following purposes and will not be provided to any third parties other than members of the selection committee: (i) application confirmation contact, (ii) selection, (iii) announcement of finalists, (iv) contact and awards announcement.lease contact the My Romance Series Story Writing and Illustration Contest selection committee to specify or correct personal information.
    3. (3)We cannot reply to inquiries concerning the selection process and results.
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Follow the format in the template file you downloaded to write your story using Word or a similar program.

  • - Your story should be three scenes long (each scenes should be 800 to 1,200 words)
  • - The title page should have the title of your story and your name (include your real name if using a penname), as well as your occupation and email address. We will contact the final selectees for their address and phone number)
  • - The second page should contain the title alone.
  • - The actual story text should start from the fourth page.
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When you have finished your story, submit it using the application form.

Attach your story to the application form and fill out the required items before submitting it.
We will send you an email on receipt of your application form for you to confirm its arrival.


Applications for the contest have now closed.

Thank you for your entries.

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Now you must wait until the announcement of the result in December.

  • - After careful adjudication by the screening committee, the selected individuals will be contacted by the secretariat via the email address supplied with their submission.
  • - Those not selected will not be contacted.
  • - We will not answer any queries as to why people were not selected.
  • - The latest information will be kept up to date on our website.