I'm not sure specifically as I don't know which 'the contest short story' you are referring to. It could be about a competition, perhaps a writing contest where the story itself is either the entry or about the experiences within the contest.
Shen Yanbing's Short Story Magazine was not the same magazine as the current Short Story Magazine. Although their names were similar, their publishing cycles, content styles, and readership groups were very different.
" Fictional Magazine " was a famous novel magazine that mainly targeted novel lovers and experienced readers. Its content covered all kinds of novels, including suspense, science fiction, reasoning, love, history, and so on. Fictional Magazine was known for its unique literary taste and in-depth analytical ability. It was known as the " king of monthly newspapers " in the Chinese novel world.
On the other hand, the current " Short Story Weekly " was a comprehensive literary magazine that covered a variety of literary types and styles, including novels, essays, poems, and reviews. It was targeted at a wider range of readers, including literature lovers, critics, scholars, and many other professions and identities.
Well, for a YA short story contest, common requirements include a word count range, like 3,000 to 8,000 words. Also, the story might need to fit within a given genre or topic. And often, there are rules about originality and submission format.
First, have a clear understanding of the contest theme. Then, do extensive research if needed. Polish your writing, check for grammar errors, and make the story emotionally resonant with readers.
The Harvest Literature List is a literary list created by Harvest Literature Magazine. Every year, the most noteworthy short and medium-length novels are selected. Among them, the compilation of Harvest Literature List 2021 Short Stories contained 10 short stories, and the authors included Zhong Qiushi, Zhao Song, Tie Ning, and so on. On the other hand, Harvest Literature Rankings 2022 Short Stories compilation consisted of 10 short stories, and the authors included Yi Zhou, Chen Ge, Li Chao, and others. These works had all been selected and approved, and could be recommended as short stories to read.
Flying Magic Magazine was a very popular fantasy magazine that had published many excellent short stories. The following is one of the short stories that I have published. I hope you will like it:
The Forgotten Treasure
Legend has it that a forgotten treasure was hidden in an ancient temple. However, the people who searched for the treasure had never been able to find its true location.
One day, a young adventurer came to this temple, believing that this treasure was his only hope. He began a difficult search, but no matter how hard he tried, there was no progress.
Until he met a mysterious old man who told him that the true location of the treasure was in the depths of the temple and not on the surface. The young adventurer decided to go deep into the temple to find this treasure.
In the depths of the temple, the young adventurer discovered an ancient trap. He had to solve this trap to find the treasure. In the process of unlocking the trap, he encountered many dangers and challenges, but he persevered and finally succeeded in finding the treasure.
When he opened the treasure box, he saw an ancient gold coin. Some mysterious symbols were carved on the gold coins, which shocked and mysterious the young adventurer.
The young adventurer brought the gold coin back to his hometown and handed it to the local museum. He realized that this treasure was not only a treasure but also a spiritual power that motivated him to continue taking risks and pursuing his dreams.