#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.
This week's prompts
Write a story about a character in search of something or someone.
Angst
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94 stories
Start your story with someone trying to read a map.
Fiction
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36 stories
End your story with someone finding themselves.
Character
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40 stories
Set your story in a labyrinth that holds a secret.
Dark
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31 stories
Stories
“The Way West” by Leotie Review
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“The Dream Job” by Isaiah Ramos
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“What Was Left Behind” by Bryan Rye
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“Finding Mr. Evans” by James Kappas
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“The Amusement of Roses” by Kathleen Kralowec
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“The Elf Labyrinth” by Bati Cruz
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“A Twinkle in His Eye” by Danielle Willsher
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“Labyrinth of the Mind” by David Ajala
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“The Labyrinth Of Belle Harbor” by Melinda Madrigal
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“Escape” by Hannah Ridley
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“Abject” by Jarrel Jefferson
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“The labyrinth and the shadow” by Red Dragon
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“Lost in the Neighborhood” by HM Schierloh
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“Missing” by Sarah Rich
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“Jaak” by Jay Duquette
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$250
Prize money
228
Contest entries
150
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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