Unexpected Uncovering

The Prompt

Write a gripping fiction story about a person who unexpectedly discovers an unsavory truth about their partner. What dark secret did they uncover, and how did they react? Will they take matters into their own hands by calling the police, seeking revenge, providing solace and aid, or simply leaving without a trace? Will they confront their partner, or will they keep the discovery to themselves? Will it be something as innocuous as liking pineapple on their pizza, or something far more sinister such as an affair, a secret double life, an ex-spouse missing under suspicious circumstances or plans for world domination?

This challenge was inspired by Aphotic’s contribution to Shape the Future of Vocal Challenges. Thank you, Aphotic!

In order for your submission to qualify, it must be:

• Between 600-5,000 words.

The Prizes

• Grand Prize: $1,000
• Second Place: $250
• 10 Runners-Up: $25

For your story to be eligible, it should be between 600 and 5,000 words, and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Stories published on Vocal and entered into the contest up until 11:59 PM ET on May 17th will be entered for consideration. Official Rules for the Challenge can be found here.

The Unexpected Uncovering Challenge is open to all Vocal+ members.

To be eligible to win the grand prize, second place, or runners-up prizes, you must be over the age of 13 and residing in a country where Stripe is available at the time of entry. A complete list of countries where Stripe is available can be found here—winners will need to have a Stripe account created and connected in order to receive the prizes. For this reason, entrants located outside of any of these countries will not be eligible to win.