#106: Periergia
Ever found yourself experiencing a newfound appreciation for something you see or do every day? Maybe you think fondly of how many people have stood on the same street corner as you, or appreciate the centuries of craftsmanship that it took to develop the humble coffee mug you hold in your hand.
When you feel like waxing lyrical about the everyday, you might call it periergia — using flowery language to describe something trivial. While this is usually a writing no-no (purple prose, anyone?), there's something irresistible about romanticizing the mundane once in a while. So this week, we’re looking for beauty in unexpected places, whether that’s a character, something they see, or anything in-between.
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⭐️ Shortlisted
“No Time At All” by A.G. Scott
This week's prompts
Write a story about a character who takes nothing for granted.
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21 stories
Write a story about a character who’s secretly nobility.
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17 stories
Stories
“downpour” by 𝔹𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒 𝕁𝕒𝕕𝕖
“snowfall” by Alex Sultan
“No Time At All” by A.G. Scott
“Pantologia” by Beth Connor
“Just Business” by Jon Casper
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218
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Aug 13, 2021 EST
Won by A.Dot Ram 🏆
Title: I Was Always Good at Taboo
Submissions must be between 1,000 - 3,000 words and will be approved and published on Reedsy Prompts within 7 days of the contest closing.
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