I’ve been obsessed with tragic love stories since I first read Romeo and Juliet. I guess all of us are afraid of happiness because we know it will never last forever, so we don’t want our characters living happily ever after either.

Here is a contest from Shonda Brock for all those who love to write about doomed lovers. Submit your best 690 words on CURSED LOVE for a chance to win $100 and publicity on Shonda’s blog and social media profiles.

Be sure to check the rules before writing and entering your submission … and good luck!

Contest rules:

1. Contest is open to all amateur and professional writers.
2. Piece can me now more than a year old.
3. Piece can not have won any other contests.
4. Entrants must be 18 years or older.
5. All genres are welcome excluding erotica and those with extremely graphic scenes, fetish themes, and/or overly-explicit language. Such entries will be disqualified at the discretion of the judges.
6. Contest begins 10/30/2017. Entries will close on 2/14/2018.
7. Winner will be announced 3/14/2018.
8. Top five entries will be published on Shonda Brock’s websites and social media profiles.
9. Winner will receive a VISA gift card in the amount of $100. If winner is outside North America, they will be given the equivalent in an Amazon eGift card.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER YOUR STORY!