Pull The Rug 3 | UniK-21

Prompt: Write a story in whatever the way you want, only to shatter the reader’s expectations in the final paragraph, line, or sentence.

Note: Now, do not make this last part longer than 100 words since making it any longer will lose the essence of the prompt.

Hosted by Ranjit Narayanan, Kruti Bharadva, Shankar Hosagoudar and Mithru Rachamalla

Event Rules:

1. Word Limit: 950 to 1000 words

Endnotes: Only independent endnotes are excluded from the word count. Examples:

  • Excluded: Glossary, Credits, Reference links
  • Included: Epilogue, Author Notes (if required to clarify the story), PostScript

2. One Entry Per Person

  • Each participant is allowed one entry.
  • Entries should not be edited until the last day of the month.
  • Submissions must be original and unpublished.
  • Writers below the age of 14 are not eligible to participate.

3. Where and How to Submit Your Entry

Post your entry on the ArtoonsInn Writers Room website at www.prowritersroom.com:

  1. Sign up if you haven’t already.
  2. Click the ‘Publish’ button to submit your writing.
  3. Select the most relevant categories (Genre/Theme).
  4. Upload a non-copyrighted cover picture (thumbnail). Use www.unsplash.com and include photographer credits at the bottom of your story.

Technical Support: For any issues signing up, or anything related to the website, contact us on WhatsApp: +91 90598 11 895.

Approval: Once you have submitted, your submissions will be approved within 1 to 12 hours on the website. 

Sharing: Once approved, share the link to your story in the Writers Room Facebook group using the hashtags: #ArtoonsInn #PullTheRug3.

Alternative Submission:

  • If you have a personal website hosted by ArtoonsInn Geeks Room, you can publish your story there and directly share the link in the Writers Room Facebook group.
  • If you don’t have a website, we recommend starting one with ArtoonsInn Geeks Room for just Rs. 7200. Here are some of the writer websites currently powered by Geeks Room. Click Here. No technical knowledge? No worries. The Geeks Room team handles all technical aspects at no extra cost. WhatsApp: +91 90598 11 895 | Email: ge***@ar********.com | Website: www.thegeeksroom.com

4. Deadline

Share your story in the Writers Room Facebook group before 23:00 IST on 20th March 2025. Late entries may not be approved.

5. AI Content

To ensure fair competition, any participant found using AI tools for writing stories will be banned from the Writers Room without prior notice.

6. Keep It Green

We encourage creating a friendly and supportive community. Anyone exhibiting inappropriate behavior would be removed from the community without any notice.

7. Rewards & Prizes

Winners and Runner-ups (if applicable) will be announced on Recognition Day –celebrated on the last day of the month. Here’s what they’ll receive:

  • Winner: Rs. 1500 cash prize and additional Rs. 1500 if they entry was posted via their own ArtoonsInn hosted website.

    • Important Note: Cash prizes are awarded only if there are a minimum of 20 entries in this writing event. If there are fewer than 20 entries, the winner receives two books instead.

  • Runner-Up: One book.

  • Certificates: The winner will receive a Winner certificate. Participation certificates are sent to all participants on request.

8. Enjoy Writing

Above all, enjoy the process of writing and participating in ArtoonsInn events. 

Need help understanding the prompts. Read “How to Read and Understand a Prompt” by Mithru Rachamalla.

We can’t wait to read your stories. Let’s keep the spirit of creativity alive! 

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