#116: Permission vs Forgiveness
As the old saying goes, “It’s easier to ask forgiveness than to get permission.” It’s not a policy to adopt too often (if you want to keep your friends, that is). But there will probably be times when — whether out of expedience, impulsivity, or sheer laziness — you throw caution to the wind.
Whether your characters are seeking another’s blessing or begging their pardon, this week’s prompts focus on the complex dynamics between permission and forgiveness.
This week's prompts
Write about a character breaking a rule, but for good reason.
Teens
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39 stories
Start your story with someone being forbidden from doing something.
Dark
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44 stories
Write a story that centers around a parking permit.
Fluff
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11 stories
Stories
“The Picnic” by Amanda Lieser
Submitted to Contest #116
“The Forgiveness Permit” by Harken Void
Submitted to Contest #116
“Letters for Delores ” by Dave Bolin
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #116
“MIXTAPE” by Andrea Rabinal
Submitted to Contest #116
“Of Ashe & Aether” by Vince Salamone
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #116
“This Time Will Be Different” by Theresa Fox Turner
Submitted to Contest #116
“With Love From Above” by Kate Winchester
Submitted to Contest #116
“Remorse” by Greg Gillis
Submitted to Contest #116
“Seeing Red Over Her” by Eliand Belfaire
Submitted to Contest #116
“HE WHO IS IN A HURRY ALWAYS ARRIVES LATE” by Nancy Malcolm
Submitted to Contest #116
“Driven” by John K Adams
Submitted to Contest #116
“States of Matter” by Goblin King
Submitted to Contest #116
“We Will Miss You, Uncle Miltie” by Bruce Friedman
Submitted to Contest #116
“40 years” by Hebrizs 26
Submitted to Contest #116
$250
Prize money
175
Contest entries
112
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Oct 22, 2021 EST
Won by Story Time 🏆
Title: Straw, Sticks, and Brick
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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