June Romance Writing Contest
Theme: Romance The Prompt: "He should have been mine!" Word Count: Maximum 5000 words Whether it’s a quiet realization at a rain-slicked wedding, a fiery confrontation in a crowded ballroom, or a whispered regret years too late, we want to see how you handle the sharp edge of romantic claim. Is it a story of betrayal? A comedy of errors? Or a soul-crushing tragedy of "the one who got away"? The air is already thick with potential. This prompt invites a delicious brand of chaos. The kind where characters lose their composure and secrets spill across the page. We aren't just looking for "love stories"; we want the friction, the yearning, the pain, and the raw human ego that comes with wanting someone who belongs to another. The ink is wet, and the stakes are high. Show us exactly why he belonged to your protagonist, and make us believe it. Submissions Open June 1st! More information to follow closer to the submission date. Good luck.