#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
This week's prompts
Set your story in a roadside diner.
Dystopian
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60 stories
Write about a couple who fall out on the road.
Valentine's Day
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16 stories
Start your story with a vehicle pulling over for a hitchhiker.
Horror
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49 stories
Write about a character on the road — and on the run.
Adventure
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43 stories
Stories
“Shortcut” by Alex Sultan
“Joel's Diner” by Mister X
“Off the Road” by Tim Roberts
“The Travelers ” by Daniel R. Hayes
“Promoted” by Michael Martin
$250
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Contest entries
154
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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