The story includes a Gay romantic relationship developing between two men.

Yes, you are correct.

Hello, PO,
did you choose the design already or can I submit within 2 days?
If designs are accepted, please let know which character is shorter in story.
Thank you.

Yes, you can submit in two days.

Eleny, did you still want to submit?

Hello,
yes, i'm going to submit today. Thank you.

Very disappointed that several designers are now telling me that I will need to purchase the stock photo licenses in addition to the $300 I am paying for this DesignCrowd project. This seems like unethical behavior. DesignCrowd stipulated I would have full copyrights for the finished design. Based on this, we will likely have to cancel this contest and start all over again, perhaps with another service. If your design doesn't require me to spend hundreds of dollars for additional licensing, you will go to the top of the list.

I've uploaded new images. Since a number of designers were using the images I uploaded or other unlicensed images, I've decided to select stock photos, upload the lo-res samples for you to design with and if it works out, I will purchase the hi-res images for you to insert into the design.

Hi,
I just have received an invitation to submit a design, but your contest is closed, pending of selection.
If you want to receive more design I think you should re-open the contest.
Thanks.