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Jun-7-2006 16:32

OK, we've had a Biography Contest. We've had a Beauty Pageant. Why not write our own mystery fiction?

Listen up everyone! Starting today, all detectives here in Sleuth are now entitled to participate in the First Annual Sleuth Mystery Fiction Contest! The rules are simple: create a good mystery story, submit it before the deadline, and wait. Three/four judges (including myself) will judge the entries, and the winner will be announced on either June 19th or 20th (the date still needs to be confirmed).

SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR ALL INTERESTED...
>>The story itself needs some specific components. First, it needs to be a mystery story. Second, it MUST include your detective as the sleuth. Suspects - you can have as many as you want, and their names should "reflect" the city your story takes place. You MUST choose one of the four Sleuth cities (New York, London, Shanghai, Delhi) as a setting. The minimum number of words should be at least 750. Maximum is up to you, but nothing too long. The murderer's identity should definatly be revealed in the end. Clues should be innovative and must point to the killer. Victim must die in an "old-fashioned" way (i.e stabbing, poisoning, strangling etc.). Victim should be included in the story in some way. The title must be appealing an appropriate for your piece of fiction. You CANNOT plagiarize a plot from a book, nor can you plagiarize a title. Not even one of the Featured Mysteries. Any questions concerning the outline of your fiction can be directed to me with PM.

>>Submission deadline is June 18th. No submissions can be accepted after that date.

>>PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ENTRIES TO THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL ADDRESS: mystery_submissions@hotmail.com Include your detective name, entry, and number of words used. If we have accepted your entry into the contest, we will send your confirmation by e-mail, or PM. If not, we will send you an e-mail or PM telling you this and explaining why it wasn't accepted.

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Jun-17-2006 09:27

I"m writing as fast as I can and time will allow. *smile*

Jun-17-2006 11:11

I would have taken part too, but 10 days is definitely too short time to write a story in English for me. I have a sort of plot written but completing and translating it.........
Maybe next year ;)

Jun-18-2006 08:39

BTW, I'm hoping that the deadline is by midnight tonight? :)

Jun-18-2006 15:12

The contest will be extended by an extra few days...

THE NEW SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21.

I'm afraid I cannot extend this time any further...

I will update the website to reflect this and send PMs to the contestants making them aware of the alotted day.

I'm sorry if I caused anybody a hassle... these extra days should be enough. If not, feel free to send me a PM.

Jun-20-2006 07:36

Oooo, it's tomorrow then - looking forward to reading the stories :)

Jun-20-2006 13:48

STORY, if nobody else submits a piece of writing to me...

Jun-21-2006 11:27

My entry is in -- hopefully just under the wire - I know today was the deadline.

Jun-21-2006 13:06

Almost done. Will have it in today

Jun-21-2006 13:30

Also, there is no time mentioned on today's deadline. and I just lost 2 hours work because of a glitch at work. *sigh* maybe this just wasn't meant to be.

Jun-21-2006 13:46

I have received Elicere's entry, and I have approved it as the second entry into the competition.

I'm sad to hear of your bad luck, Rhiemma. Try and get your entry in by midnight, and if not, I will allow you to send it in tomorrow if nothing goes well and you cannot finish the story.

So far (still waiting on Rhiemma), I have two entries. Please PM me if you are planning to send an entry in, but cannot reach tonight's FINAL deadline.

Best of luck Rhiemma!