alice munro festival short story contest

When they first met, Tang Wan sighed, “The fifth young master of the Jiang family is just as the rumors said. He’s celibate, aloof, prideful, and is a man to be revered. Unfortunately, he’s so smart that he no longer has any will to live, which made him sickly, and he’s going to die soon… Later on, the fifth young master brought her into his room. When she came out, everyone stared at her in shock. Why was she crying? …… Later on, it was said that the fifth young master returned after he recovered from his illness, and he brought a girl back. She appeared pure and harmless, but underneath that harmless appearance, she was actually a spitfire that offended quite a number of people. But the fifth young master just said, “I brought her back, so I’ll let her do whatever she wants. If… anything happens, I’ll take responsibility.” His best friend gave him a reminder. “You’re going to be responsible for someone from the Tang family?” “Since she came back with me, she’s mine. She’s just a young girl and is spoilt. I have to take responsibility.” After Tang Wan married into the Jiang family, she only had one mission. She must give birth to his children before he died! Meanwhile, the fifth young master was puzzled. “You’re a gentle and shy girl during the day, so why are you so different during the night?” Tang Wan thought. ‘I have to make every second count. He won’t be able to live long.’ After she gave birth to his son and he became one year old, Tang Wan was prepared to become a widow. However… ‘Why isn’t he dead yet?’ Much later, the fifth master of the Jiang family asked her, “I heard that you’ve been looking for my death every day. Do you want to kill me by sucking me dry?”

Xu Jinzhi lived a healthy life until she was seventy-five, passing away without much suffering, and seemingly without any major regrets or dissatisfaction. However, looking at her son, daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren beside her bed, Xu Jinzhi couldn't help but think of her late husband who died young in an accident, wondering if she would be able to see him again—if only she could. Upon opening her eyes next, Xu Jinzhi shockingly finds herself transported back several decades in the past, at a time when the Xu and Xie families were negotiating a business marriage. Without hesitation, she mentions the name 'Xie Yanchuan.' In her previous life, marrying Xie Yanchuan was a reluctant choice, but in this life, she chooses him decisively! The Xie family holds significant influence in City A, Xie Yanchuan, however, is the overlooked member of the family, overshadowed by his older brother carrying familial responsibilities and a younger, frail brother. This setup doesn't bother Xie Yanchuan much; he is content with living quietly. One day, the marriage arrangement with the Xu family lands unexpectedly on his shoulders, resulting in his marriage to the woman named Xu Jinzhi! Xie Yanchuan initially prepares for a marriage of mutual respect or non-interference. However, why does Xu Jinzhi always surprise him with her unexpected actions?

LONER MEETS GODDESS Takei Tanaka, an average high schooler, goes about his life in an uninterested manner until he stumbles upon a girl in need of help. That girl turned out to be Akari Akazawa, the number one beauty of his school. Due to some circumstances, they end up spending time with each other which results in their relationship blossoming into something new. A romantic comedy filled with 99% fluff and 1% seriousness is about to start! Written in the style of Japanese web novels. This is the original work of an amateur writer, so feedback would be greatly appreciated. Illustration by @dotturndot Discord server: https://discord.gg/ReZFWxjNS2

Short stories to accompany you.. STORY-1: Falling For The Antagonist, Mr. Choi! Seeing her father getting killed right in front of her eyes, Na Ae Ra swears that she will avenge her father. 12 years later, she finds the person who killed her father, was none other than her first love, Choi Yu Shik. What will Na Ae Ra do? Will she avenge her father or not do anything? STORY-2: Love Me Harder Song Yu Qi, a high school graduate gets married to a man whom she barely knows. Without knowing much about him, she soon falls in love with him. Since then, a cute give and take relationship starts in between the two. STORY-3: The Promise Baek Ji Ah and Kang Minhyuk were living happily married for a year until, Baek Ji Ah's long-lost childhood friend, Lee In Joon appears and their married life crumbles. Will Ji Ah be able to amend her broken heart by finding love in her childhood friend's embrace or get back with her husband? STORY-4: An Unexpected Proposal Han Sora always had a crush on Lee Yi Kyung since high school and she even encourages herself to propose him on the graduation day but instead gets proposed by Yi Kyung's elder brother, Lee Junsu... Will Sora's heart melt with Junsu's flowing love? Or Does Junsu's heart gets broken into pieces? STORY-5: Love Amidst Investigation Park Ji Hyun is a detective who has been framed for killing her own brother. While running away from being caught, she meets a handsome young man, Han Seo Jun, who helps her all the time. She falls in love with him and investigates the murder of her brother. STORY-6: I Travelled Into A Comic and Made The CEO Fall For Me Son Mina is a young university students who gets body shamed for being fat and ugly. One day while reading her favorite comic, she travels into that comic world. Her soul gets swapped with the comic's female lead's body. And with that she makes the CEO fall for her.... STORY-7: I Hate You, I Love You Park Ji Sang always loved Kim Yeon-Ah but never expressed his feelings towards her and they remain friends. Due to a certain incident, Yeon-Ah slaps him and starts to hate him. Five years later, they meet again and this time Ji Sang tries his best to express his feelings towards her. STORY-8: Forbidden Relationship Despite of being married, Choi Ah-Yeong cheats behind her husband’s back. Not because he is a bad person but because she again has feelings for her ex who returned back. Will Ah-Yeong leave her husband, Jung Sang Hoon for her ex, Kang Dae Hyun? STORY-9: Feelings Rekindled Byeon Da-Jung and Yang Woo-Jin were married to one another but they divorced soon after four years. Four years later, they meet again due to some circumstances and realize the mistakes they did and that they still have feelings for one another. Will they get back with one another or go separate ways? NOTE: This book is still under progress so, I apologize to make you all wait! Thank you for your love and support! Stay safe and take care y'all!!!

A series of short stories, of different genres. Simple yet thought-provoking reads.

A story of adventure and discovery. A story of bonds and fellowship. A story of mysteries and mantras. A story of a world only the brave dare to brave. The adventure of a simple young man, brave and strong. A seeker of fun, one who understand the beauty of creation. A creature shrouded in enigma, as deep as the universe. The pursuit of mankind and all creatures in existence. A game of survival, a struggle for dominance. A contest of the braves. Additional tags: Realistic fantasy, Mature, Ecchi, Faction Creation, Romantic Subplots.

Alice Ruby was a Princess who resides in Wonderland peacefully, a wonderland is a place for in-born magicians and witches. Her everyday life is normal until her mother decided to make her marry a Prince that lives in east-faction in their kingdom because of the Power and Rank, although Alice doesn't want to get married off. She can't do anything but one of her Faerie friends suggested that if she doesn't want to get married, then the only solution for it is to go where the Wicked-Magician is. Alice went to the wicked witch of the west to make a selfish wish. By then, A cat-human named Chesire Cat faced her and eligibly ministering to Alice's decision who wants to leave the wonderland but to do that, Chesire needs to devour Alice's magical power. In their kingdom, magic is the most important thing in their life. If they lost their magic, they will get exiled in the Human-realm. Alice agreed just to escape from her future husband, and because of that. Chesire and Alice formed a contract that shouldn't able to be broken for eternity. (This story was inspired by the story of Lewis Carroll's Alice in wonderland.)

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In a land of blood and rust, a girl with no memory of her past awakens to horrible nightmares beyond her imagination that only she can see. Whimsical creatures straight out of a twisted fairy tale relentlessly stalk her, each calling the name 'Alice'. With no idea of what is transpiring, the young girl must battle to survive. In a world with no hope, the girl must struggle in a nightmare that she may never wake from. -------------------------------------- Hello! Thanks for checking out my novel! This story will be a dark and twisted take on Alice in Wonderland. I hope to make this story about how a innocent girl gains the strength to survive in a twisted world filled with death and nightmares. How will she come out in the end of it all? My Goal is around 5 chapters a day or so. Maybe more if i can but we shall see. Till Then enjoy! :)

A collection of stories from another word