As part of the inaugural Key West Mystery Fest, the Waterfront Playhouse is excited to announce a Mystery Short Story Contest.  Entries must be submitted by May 4 and winners will be announced at an “Island Breakfast” on Sunday, May 13 at the Westin Key West Resort & Marina.

Hy Conrad (writer/producer of the hit TV series Monk and White Collar) has written a brief cliff-hanging introduction called “Check-Out Time.”  Contestants must complete the story in 500 words or less.

Prizes will awarded for Best Story, Most Creative and Best Student Entry.  Some of Key West’s most prominent mystery writers will act as judges for the contest.

No writing experience is necessary – just an active imagination and a devious mind.

PRIZES

• Best Story:  $200 + trophy + 2 tickets to awards breakfast on May 13 + 2 tickets to Home Exchange at the Waterfront Playhouse
• Most Creative:  $100 + 2 tickets to awards breakfast on May 13 + 2 tickets to Home Exchange at the Waterfront Playhouse
• Best Student Entry: Most Creative:  $100 + 2 tickets to awards breakfast on May 13 + 2 tickets to Home Exchange at the Waterfront Playhouse

HOW TO ENTER

• Entries are due via email by May 4, 2012
• Please email your entry (500 words or less, not including the introduction) to [email protected] along with:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
• Indicate whether or not you are a student

CHECK-OUT TIME

 PLEASE COMPLETE THIS STORY IN 500 WORDS OR LESS