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Mar 25

Key West Mystery Fest Announces Short Story Contest (Solares Hill)

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By Mark Howell

As part of the inaugural Key West Mystery Fest, Waterfront Playhouse has announced a Mystery Short Story Contest. Entries must be submitted by May 4 and winners will be announced in Solares Hill and at a brunch 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 fewer.

Prizes will be awarded for Best Story, Most Creative and Best Student Entry.

Some of Key West’s most prominent mystery writers will be judges for the contest.

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

Prizes:Best Story: $200 plus a trophy plus two tickets to the awards brunch on May 13 plus two tickets to “Home Exchange” at Waterfront Playhouse. Most Creative Story: $100 plus two tickets to the awards brunch plus two tickets to the play at the Playhouse. Best Student Entry: $100 plus two tickets to the awards brunch on plus two tickets to the play at the Playhouse.

How to enter: Email your entry to [email protected] along with name, email address and phone number; indicate if you are a student.

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