#124: Seeking, Finding
Have you ever noticed how common it is for fictional characters to embark on their adventures in search of something? From an Odyssean longing for home to Hero’s-Journey-style quests, many great tales begin with the potent act of seeking.
Let these prompts guide you along your own journey of creative discovery — I’m curious to see what you find.
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⭐️ Shortlisted
“A Long Way” by Sharon Harris
“The Box” by A.G. Scott
This week's prompts
Write a story about a character in search of something or someone.
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101 stories
Start your story with someone trying to read a map.
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38 stories
End your story with someone finding themselves.
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42 stories
Set your story in a labyrinth that holds a secret.
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34 stories
Stories
“Relic Hunter” by Alex Sultan
“Basilica” by Dustin Gillham
“A Long Way” by Sharon Harris
“The Box” by A.G. Scott
“Latitude” by Kendall Defoe
“Party Animal” by Pj Aitken
“Pay Me Reedsy” by Matt P
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Contest entries
165
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Dec 17, 2021 EST
Won by Amanda Lieser 🏆
Title: Birth Mother
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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