#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 – 95 stories
Start your story with someone trying to read a map.
Fiction – 36 stories
End your story with someone finding themselves.
Character – 40 stories
Set your story in a labyrinth that holds a secret.
Dark – 31 stories
Stories
“Mary's Girl Child” by Michael Regan
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“The Power of the Rainbow” by Deborah Elliott
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“A Summer Rain” by Miriam Esessien
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“Lansky's Project” by Howard Seeley
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“As Children Do” by Kerry-Anne Furno
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“Tiger print” by Scott Skinner
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“The Hungry Christmas Tree” by Tanya Humphreys
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“Roads Paved in Gold” by M.C. Romero
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“One One-Thousand” by Andrew Ball
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“Her” by Jamie Kleppestø
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“A Journey of a Single Miles” by Zach Martz
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“River Rat” by George Georgerfrost@gmail.com
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“True Evil” by Emily Snyder
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“Tiny Bangle Where Are You?” by Kimberly Seyboldt
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$250
Prize money
229
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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