When you have two stories started that seem a little light, sometimes merging them together works nicely, and increases the depth in your project.
Writing contest links:
https://fireflycreativewriting.com/contests-for-canadian-writers
https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-contests/
https://sablebooknight.ca/submissions/
https://www.papertrue.com/blog/writing-contests-2025/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/64-writing-contests-may-2025-entryfees-erica-verrillo-jfpje/
https://intercompetition.com/writing
https://www.karenosman.com/writingcompetitions2025