Essay Contests 2023 Novels & Stories

“She says she’s fine. Don’t you think there’s something else we should share with her instead of all this constant worrying like she’s nine years old?” I look between all their faces, a small frown forming. “What’s that?” Instantly, my brothers’ faces brighten with excitement. “Check your email.” Lucas says, literally beaming. My frown deepens, but I still pull out my phone and refresh my inbox. A new email pops up. Dear Lorette Sterling, Congratulations. You have been selected as one of the trial participants for the Twelfth Edition of the Quills On Fire Art Competition. Further details, instructions, and information regarding the trial test will be shared in our next email.

APRIL Excitement buzzed through me as I looked through my application one last time. Competitions were my favorite part of schooling, it had always been so since I was a toddler and nothing changed up till now. We didn’t have much competitions at Enigma, but the few we had were always bloody, students would go to any length to win and one couldn’t blame them because the school always put up pretty amazing cash prizes to be won. This time around, we were gearing up for the Jaw Wars, an annual oratory competition where the winner went home with a ten thousand dollar cash prize, an all expense paid summer trip, and free tutoring sessions.

Terrence took the tray and pulled out all the food. Terrence fed me. I grumbled that the tofu was still superheated. I thought he was purposely pissing me off “Have you heard of an exciting contest?” Terrence asked me. “What kind of contest is that?” Terrence frowned. “I don't understand, but some students at Miracle Academy talk about this contest non-stop. Maybe you can check your email. You're still using the old email, right? We do promotions via email as well.” “Wow. looks like it's a great contest. Is it a contest to catch rabbits or a power struggle between werewolves?”

ARDEN “So, we’re going to have an assessment today,” Miss Loveson announced, her gaze lingering on me from time to time. It seemed that the teachers were aware of the tension in the air as well. “Two weeks after the Ivory Solstice, we will hold a competition in our school, inviting every eligible university to participate in various contests ranging from sports to academics.” “This assessment will be focused on general knowledge—it’s the main event of all the quiz bees. From both the freshman and senior levels, four representatives will be chosen for this category.”