#110: Hit the Road, Jack
On September 5th, 1957, Jack Kerouac published On the Road — a hugely influential novel, swelling with jazz, heat, and Americana, that follows free-spirited mavericks Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty on their travels across the States. To celebrate its 64th anniversary, this week’s prompts all take place on the long and winding road (or right next to it). Safe travels!
🥇 Winner
“My Mother's Dreams.” by JanetthePlanet 66
🏆 Winner of Contest #110
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Before His Time” by Cassidy Lewis
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #110
“Off the Road” by Tim Roberts
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #110
This week's prompts
Set your story in a roadside diner.
Dystopian – 59 stories
Write about a couple who fall out on the road.
Valentine's Day – 16 stories
Start your story with a vehicle pulling over for a hitchhiker.
Horror – 47 stories
Write about a character on the road — and on the run.
Adventure – 40 stories
Stories
“My Mother's Dreams.” by JanetthePlanet 66
🏆 Winner of Contest #110
“Little Casanova Town Diner” by Allie Mae Sakry
Submitted to Contest #110
“Kerfuffle in Yazoo County” by Deidra Whitt Lovegren
Submitted to Contest #110
“Before His Time” by Cassidy Lewis
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #110
“Too close for comfort ” by Abigail Airuedomwinya
Submitted to Contest #110
“Joel's Diner” by Mister X
Submitted to Contest #110
“Off the Road” by Tim Roberts
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #110
“But Do We Have Time” by Shelby Schwartz
Submitted to Contest #110
“The Travelers ” by Daniel R. Hayes
Submitted to Contest #110
“Dangerous Drive” by Jesse Maurer
Submitted to Contest #110
“a convincing illusion” by F.O. Morier
Submitted to Contest #110
“Promoted” by Michael Martin
Submitted to Contest #110
“Danny and the Tin Snail” by Katharine Widdows
Submitted to Contest #110
“Death Comes to Maxie's” by Charlene 🧙♀️✨ Boyce
Submitted to Contest #110
“Gene's Hitch” by Graham Kinross
Submitted to Contest #110
$250
Prize money
209
Contest entries
144
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Sep 10, 2021 EST
Won by JanetthePlanet 66 🏆
Title: My Mother's Dreams.
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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