The requirements for a short story competition can vary. It could be that you have to submit your story by a certain deadline, stick to a particular style of writing, and make sure your story hasn't been published elsewhere before.
I found a list of recommended novels, including books with strong stories. The following are some short recommended novels:
1. Three sets of Neapolitan tetralogy books: My Genius Girlfriend, The Story of a New Name, What Left, What Left, and The Missing Child.
2. [2023 Story Club Combined Volume 150: This volume contains the April and March 2023 Story Club magazines with rich and varied content.]
3. Marquez's collection of short stories, Eternal Death Beyond Love, the most valuable of which was The Colonel to whom no one wrote.
4. Calvino's collection of works, The Castle/Restaurant of Intertwined Fates + The Invisible City + The Curiosity of the Universe: This set of books contains many wonderful short stories.
5. Although it is recommended to read the original text directly, the collection of short stories by Shanghai Translation Press is also a good choice.
6. Borges Collection: This collection published by Zhejiang Literature and Art Press contains many of Borges 'short stories.
Please note that the recommended book list above may only be part of the answer. If you need more recommendations or other types of book lists, please provide more relevant information.
To win, you need a compelling opening to hook the judges. Develop complex characters they can relate to. And, proofread carefully to eliminate any errors.
First, come up with an interesting idea. Make it unique and something that will catch the judges' attention. Then, focus on creating well-developed characters and a clear plot. Also, pay attention to your writing style - keep it engaging and easy to follow.
Once upon a time, there was a pistol competition in a small town. The competitors were all kinds of characters. One guy showed up with a really old - fashioned pistol that looked like it was from a cowboy movie. When he fired, instead of hitting the target, it made a huge puff of smoke and the bullet went flying off in a completely wrong direction. Everyone burst out laughing, even the serious judges couldn't hold back their smiles.
Well, to judge a short story competition, you first need to look at the plot. Is it engaging and coherent? Also, check the character development. Are the characters believable and well-rounded?
The following are a few recommended short stories that conclude the competition:
1. " You're Beautiful When You Smile ": This sweet pet esports novel tells the love story between the female lead, nursery rhyme, and the esports player, Lu Sicheng. They disliked each other at first, but they slowly developed feelings for each other and participated in the competition together and won the championship.
2. " After Falling in Love with the E-Sports God, I Become Sweet ": This novel was about the female protagonist Lin Youduo, who became famous after winning the most popular e-sports competition, and the number one " God of Killing " Lu Yinan in the e-sports world, who pursued her fiercely.
3. << Full Time Expert >>: This was a very popular online gaming competition novel, known as the " Glory textbook." The novel had already been adapted into an anime and a TV series, and it was widely welcomed.
4. " A Wise Man Doesn't Eat Dark Candy ": This novel tells the sweet story between a mid-laner young master and a cute little female translator. After the male lead met the female lead, he kept smiling sweetly at her.
5. " You, You ": This is an eSports novel. It tells the story of the female protagonist returning to the eSports circle in a male disguise and starting a sweet relationship with the eSports god.
I hope that the short stories recommended above will meet your reading needs.