#12: Armchair Detectives
In much of the world, fall is in full swing. Leaves are a vibrant kaleidoscope of oranges, reds, and yellows. A chill is settling in. Days are shorter, and pumpkin spice is, well, everywhere. In other words, it's the kind of weather that simply begs for you to cozy up with a good read. And what kind of book could be cozier than a cozy mystery?
For those of us who enjoy getting spooked, but not terrified, in the lead-up to Halloween, the cozy mystery is a great genre. It provides suspense and mystery, but not horror. The crimes are depicted lightly, and typically take place in idyllic towns where things always ended up working out.
This week, our prompts are inspired by the cozy mystery genre. But that doesn't mean your story needs to involve a mystery! The great thing about fiction is how hallmarks of one genre can weave their way into stories of all kinds. (Want to learn more about the cozy mystery genre or check out some suggested reading? Check out this blog post!)
🥇 Winner
“Annual Reunion” by Dylan Roth
⭐️ Shortlisted
This week's prompts
Write a story that takes place in a small town where news travels fast.
High School
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50 stories
Write a story about a character with a sidekick.
Character
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20 stories
Write a story that features an ensemble cast of characters.
Character
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20 stories
Stories
“Annual Reunion” by Dylan Roth
“Forever ” by Maybe Jupiter
“Grimville” by Stephanie Njoku
“Judge me not” by Yoomi Ari
“Family Dinner ” by Gayatri Varma
$50
Prize money
175
Contest entries
0
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Oct 25, 2019 EST
Won by Dylan Roth 🏆
Title: Annual Reunion
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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