#119: Listen
It’s November, and with that come some familiar sounds: the pitter-patter of rain, the rustling of leaves, and the hysterical typing of writers attempting NaNoWriMo. This week, let’s throw the windows open and listen closely. And if you need company while you write, join the Reedsy team for a live Write-In on November 10th!
🥇 Winner
“Suzanne ” by Rachel Dzengelewski
⭐️ Shortlisted
“1 A.M.” by Zack Powell
This week's prompts
Start your story with an unusual sound being heard.
Horror
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42 stories
Start your story with a character saying “Listen, …”
Valentine's Day
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58 stories
Write a story inspired by a piece of music (without using any lyrics).
Middle School
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43 stories
Write a story that involves eavesdropping.
Fluff
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35 stories
Set your story in a silent house by the sea.
Dystopian
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64 stories
Stories
“Suzanne ” by Rachel Dzengelewski
“[Ok.] ” by Deidra Whitt Lovegren
“Father And Son” by Jon Casper
“Bloody Steel” by Mark Shoe
“1 A.M.” by Zack Powell
“Eternity” by Mina Ramey
“Until Owen” by Mariah Heller
$250
Prize money
242
Contest entries
163
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Nov 12, 2021 EST
Won by Rachel Dzengelewski 🏆
Title: Suzanne
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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