Love transcends time and space in this contest where writers are challenged to weave a tale of romance that spans different eras or dimensions. Your story should feature two characters who are destined to meet despite the barriers of time or reality. Whether they communicate through letters across centuries, find each other in reincarnated forms, or bridge the gap between parallel worlds, their love story should resonate with emotion and overcome the challenges of their circumstances. How does their connection defy the odds and shape their lives across different times or realms?

Guidelines:

• Genre: Romance, with elements of fantasy or science fiction.
• Word Limit: 2,000 - 6,000 words
• Submission Requirements: Submit your entry as a chapter on Penana, tagged with "HeartsAcrossTimeContest". Include a brief author's note detailing the inspiration behind your characters and the unique challenges they face in their romantic journey.

Judging Criteria:

• - Creativity and originality in the portrayal of love across time or dimensions.
• - Development of characters and their relationship dynamics.
• - Emotional impact and depth of the romantic storyline.
• - Writing style and narrative voice.

• Eligibility:

• The contest is open to all Penana members worldwide.
• Participants must have a valid Penana account.

• Submission Deadline:

• All entries must be submitted by July 25, 2024.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.

Awarding:

• 1st Place: Virtual Badge
• 2nd Place: Virtual Badge
• ​​​​​​​3rd Place: Virtual Badge
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Rights and Permissions:

• Participants retain copyright to their submissions.
• By entering the contest, participants grant Penana permission to feature their entries on the Penana platform for promotional purposes related to the contest.

Disqualification:

• Entries that do not adhere to the submission guidelines.
• Plagiarized or previously published works.
• Inappropriate content or violations of Penana’s community guidelines.

Announcement of Winners:

• Winners will be announced on the 27th of JULY.
• Winners will be notified via email and/or Penana platform message.

Additional Terms:

• Penana reserves the right to amend contest rules or cancel the contest if necessary.
• Participation in the contest constitutes acceptance of these rules.
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