#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
“Bear” by AnneMarie Miles
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“Hide and Seek” by Pamela Lockwood
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“Have a Great Trip!” by Theresa Anna
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“Identity is Confusing and Involves Losing” by Daniel Brown
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“The Strength of a Sister” by Solstice Stone
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“LOOKING FOR HER” by Brian Hastie
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“The Secret Cave” by Rob H
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“The Fight of the Century” by John Valentino
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“Peek-a-boo” by Mary Gregoriy
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“The Painter” by Chris Winters
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“The Collapse of the Humanities” by Ash Simons
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“Day Drinkin'” by Michael Danyluk
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“Blackwater” by Lexie Russon
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“Adept of ADNI” by Minerva Noiropp
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“Faces” by Rita Squalli
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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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