#112: Come Rain or Shine
From melancholy to cathartic to Singing-in-the-Rain-style joyful, rain somehow feels different every time. What’s certain is that rain often forms the backdrop to many of our human dramas — so this week’s prompts invite you to step into that downpour and let it soak you to the bones.
🥇 Winner
“Take that Drink” by Cathryn V
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Korea 2108” by Alex Sultan
“Seeds” by Penni Warford
This week's prompts
End your story with a character standing in the rain.
Angst
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102 stories
Write a story where it’s raining men, literally or metaphorically.
Valentine's Day
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24 stories
Write a story where something magical happens when it starts to rain.
Middle School
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53 stories
Write about a character driving in the rain.
Fall
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57 stories
Stories
“Take that Drink” by Cathryn V
“Korea 2108” by Alex Sultan
“Just Like Me” by Stevie B
“Shenanigans” by Andas Adinoyi
“Broken Ship” by Andas Adinoyi
$250
Prize money
263
Contest entries
182
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Sep 24, 2021 EST
Won by Cathryn V 🏆
Title: Take that Drink
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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