A Delay In Eternity | ONC2026 ✓
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Open Novella Contest 2026
Based on Prompt 65
Round 1, 2 & 3 Qualifier
Longlister
One detour, chaos ensues.
Grim Reaper Lucinda, her assistant Iyra and chauffeur William are a trio of sorts. When their usual routine of collection goes haywire due to an adorable puppy, they never would have guessed it'd lead to that much of a catastrophe!
Watch as they scramble to fix the mess while the Guild breathes down their backs with the promise of countless lawsuits they'll have no escape from!
The danger is a lot more potent that ever anticipated!
Started On: 11th February 2026
Ended On: 30th April 2026
Word Count Complete: 21,030 words
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