Be a prince or princess, a duke or duchess, or the heir of a powerful family. The heir has to be unhappy with taking on the throne or their family legacy. They runaway, new name, new past, guarded, and cold. They attend high school and are bullied terribly with no one knowing who they are. Until they meet someone special and they feel safe and understood for the first time since they were younger. Despite pushing the person away time and time again they are still here and aren’t willing to leave. Or are they? It’s up to you.

Must be at least 500 words or longer.

Can be set in a modern setting or an older setting, it’s up to you.

They don’t have to attend high school but I would prefer if they were high school to college student in age.

LGBTQIA+ and straight characters are welcome.

Romance.

A few backstory ideas:

Abused secretly their entire life.

Picture perfect family cracking at the edges.

Upon finding out who they are, their lover contacts their parents for the money.

Rich mafia family heir who doesn’t want to kill or commit crimes.

I hope these help. Remember this is just for fun! Keep to the age rating please!

Write a story about a girl who is falsely accused of a love affair she never had. The twist? The accusation is a carefully planned setup by her own friend. Your story should explore how she discovers the betrayal, why her friend plotted this scheme, the emotional impact it has on her, and how she fights back or clears her name. Feel free to add any surprising twists that make the story more engaging.

Word limit:no word limit but it should be best even a paragraphTone:Dramatic, suspenseful, and emotionally charged

Judging Criteria:

Entries will be judged based on these key points:

Plot development:Does the story flow logically and keep the reader hooked with interesting twists?

Character depth:Are the emotions, motives, and reactions believable and well-explored?

Originality and creativity:Does the story bring a fresh and engaging perspective to the theme of betrayal and false accusation?

Language and style:Is the grammar clean? Does the writing have a smooth flow with vivid descriptions?

Emotional impact:Does the story make the reader feel strong emotions like empathy, anger, or suspense?

Tips to win:Start with a strong hook to grab attention. Show the girl’s inner turmoil clearly. Build suspense by revealing the friend’s motives bit by bit. Use realistic dialogue and actions to bring characters to life. Finish with a powerful or unexpected ending that sticks with the reader.

✨ Welcome to a royal-themed writing contest full of drama, mystery, and lost identity!

Write a short fictional story about a young prince who was abandoned or banished from his kingdom at a young age.

He grows up far from the palace, raised by his uncle—a commoner, a farmer, a drunk, or maybe a wise old man. He lives a normal life, unaware of his royal blood, until something happens that reveals his true identity…

Will he return to reclaim his throne? Will he seek revenge? Or will he walk away from it all?

🖋️ Story Guidelines:

Genre: Fiction (fantasy, historical, or modern)

Word Count: 3,000 – 5,500 words

Language: English only

Point of View: First-person or third-person

Must be original work (no plagiarism, no AI-written stories)

🗳️ Winner Selection Method:

🏆 The winner(s) will be determined by the number of Likes received!

The top 3 stories with the highest like counts by the deadline will be the winners. So share your entry, invite readers, and let your story shine!

📅 Deadline:

August 8, 2025

🎁 Prizes:

🏅 Top 3 stories with the highest number of Likes will receive:

Recognition as contest winners (Top 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)

Pinned comment of congratulations on their story

Shoutout in the comment section and contest description after the deadline

And most importantly… bragging rights! 🎉

As a new Penana host, I may not have big rewards yet—but your talent deserves to be seen. Let’s grow together as writers!

🔎 Judging Criteria:

(Even though likes decide winners, keep this in mind for quality writing)

Creativity & plot structure

Character development

Emotional impact

Descriptive power

🚫 Rules:

No profanity or explicit content

Stay within the theme and word count

No copied content — originality only

🧠 Prompts to Inspire You:

What if the prince’s uncle was once a royal guard?

What if a villager recognizes the prince’s face from an old painting?

What if the prince must choos

e between revenge and forgiveness?

📖 Prompt:

Write a serial fictional storythat follows a wealthy young woman who defies her parents to marry a humble, Christian farmer from a lower-class background. Her family—concerned with status and appearances—insist she marry a man from their social circle. That suitor, though wealthy, is trapped in a destructive life of drugs and alcohol.

Pressured to comply, the girl runs away—only to return home and discover the death of a beloved, faith-filled family member. Devastated, she questions God. But through trials and unexpected grace, she begins to seek Him anew.

Her journey deepens when she travels somewhere sacred with her unapproved boyfriend—her parents secretly follow, only to be confronted by a life-changing experience that leads them to Christ. In the end, redemption touches every heart, and the girl marries the man she truly loves.

💡 Requirements:

Must be serial format(multiple chapters or entries)

Should emphasize faith, emotional growth, and character transformation

Open to all genres—romance, drama, faith-based fiction, or literary storytelling

Word count flexible per chapter (suggested 500–1500)

🖊️ Judging Criteria:

Emotional resonance and narrative depth

Integration of spiritual themes

Creative use of setting and dialogue

Character development across chapters