#109: Working Hard, Hardly Working
For better or worse, a lot of our identity (or at least, how people perceive us) is tied to what we do for a living. As well as making up the daily rhythm of our lives, a lot of our goals and aspirations are career-based. Whether you’re a workaholic or living for the weekend, this week we’re diving into the world of work, writing about dream jobs — and the not-so-dreamy jobs.
This week's prompts
Start your story with a character quitting their job, or getting fired.
Angst – 35 stories
Write about a character who leads a secret double life outside of their day job.
Thriller and Suspense – 16 stories
Set your story during the night shift.
Dark – 53 stories
Stories
“Dream Disaster” by Gaynor Lewis
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“Escaping the Nightmare” by Ashley Barrett
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“Lorraine” by Olivia Lake
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“Digital Body Snatcher” by Jennifer Clark
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“Disillusioned” by Shaun Brown
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“Birds” by Ferran Plana
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“Resignation” by Barbara Alfaro
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“The Bright Red Dress” by Barbara D
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“The slide” by Ruth Zschoche
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“The Ghost Trap” by Lorraine Evanoff
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“Dasvidaniya” by McKeon Gardella
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“The Hero” by Shantal Darby
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“Sounds like Perfection” by Emma McManus
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“Pearls and Portfolios” by Harlow Jones
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“The Applicant” by Nick Jordan
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$250
Prize money
162
Contest entries
152
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Sep 03, 2021 EST
Won by CJ Rodgers 🏆
Title: Diner At The End
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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