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This week's contest:
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Words, Words, Words

69 contest entries /
45 stories

05

days

11

hours

37

mins

50

secs

Closes at 23:59 - Mar 21 EST

Win $250 in our short story competition 🏆

We'll send you 5 prompts each week. Respond with your short story and you could win $250!

Contest #294 LIVE

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This week's theme: Words, Words, Words


$250

Prize money

69

Contest entries

45

Stories

05

Days

11

Hours

37

Mins

50

Secs

Closes at 23:59 - Mar 21, 2025 EST
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