#119: Listen
Itâs 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, letâs 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!
đĽ Winner
âSuzanne â by Rachel Dzengelewski
đ Winner of Contest #119
âď¸ Shortlisted
âMy Grocery Store Hobbyâ by Bruce Friedman
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #119
â1 A.M.â by Zack Powell
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #119
This week's prompts
Start your story with an unusual sound being heard.
Horror â 41 stories
Start your story with a character saying âListen, âŚâ
Valentine's Day â 57 stories
Write a story inspired by a piece of music (without using any lyrics).
Middle School â 39 stories
Write a story that involves eavesdropping.
Fluff â 34 stories
Set your story in a silent house by the sea.
Dystopian â 61 stories
Stories
âSuzanne â by Rachel Dzengelewski
đ Winner of Contest #119
âListen the ears of my heart â by Mercy Ineke
Submitted to Contest #119
âIt was the quietest house, it was the darkest seaâ by Flore Lazcano
Submitted to Contest #119
âCeiling/Floorâ by Kendall Defoe
Submitted to Contest #119
âMy Grocery Store Hobbyâ by Bruce Friedman
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #119
âBloody Steelâ by Mark Shoe
Submitted to Contest #119
â1 A.M.â by Zack Powell
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #119
âNo Roses In the Gardenâ by Lilith Colbert
Submitted to Contest #119
âWhich Witch Is Which Witch?â by Elizabeth Fenley
Submitted to Contest #119
âThe Intruder (Warning: Some parts contain graphic content).â by Greg Gillis
Submitted to Contest #119
âUntil Owenâ by Mariah Heller
Submitted to Contest #119
âGrocery Listâ by Amanda Lieser
Submitted to Contest #119
âEternityâ by Mina Ramey
Submitted to Contest #119
âThe Celebrationâ by Renda Brooks
Submitted to Contest #119
âObliterate Meâ by Devika G
Submitted to Contest #119
$250
Prize money
232
Contest entries
161
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Nov 12, 2021 EST
Won by Rachel Dzengelewski đ
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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