#137: Albert Einstein
On March 14th, 1879 one of the greatest physicists of all time was born. Of course, Einstein is known for his theory of relativity and his Nobel Prize. But Einstein lived a full (and often dramatic) life outside of the world of physics.
He fell in love with a professor’s daughter while at school, and years later — while married to another woman — confessed his love for her, and the mistake he made not courting her when he had the chance. In 1933, he emigrated to the United States, knowing he’d not be able to return to Germany while Hitler was in power — he and his family were Jewish. After Einstein legally renounced his German citizenship, his Berlin cottage was turned into a Hitler’s Youth camp.
In light of his upcoming birthday, this week’s prompts are a reflection on the complex and storied life of this remarkable man.
This week's prompts
Write a story about a scientist.
Science Fiction – 40 stories
Write about a character who gets called an Einstein ironically.
Middle School – 18 stories
Write a story about somebody in love with someone from their past.
Romance – 79 stories
Write a story about someone forced out of their home.
Narrative – 54 stories
Stories
“To Whom It May Concern” by Zack Powell
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“Puppy Love” by Yvonne Clarke
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“The Many First Dates of Mia ” by Bonnie Jay
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“The Summoning and the Sacrifice” by Sydney Moses
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #137
“Bark In Time 🐕⏱” by PJ Aitken
Submitted to Contest #137
“Laura's Bee Diary” by Michał Przywara
Submitted to Contest #137
“You Were My First Love” by Chezka Quinola
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“The Rabbi's Lament” by Thomas Giorgione
Submitted to Contest #137
“The Never Ending Chase” by Tanvi Rajesh
Submitted to Contest #137
“One Year for Ginny” by Kendall Defoe
Submitted to Contest #137
“Loan Shark” by Graham Kinross
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“The Shivering Skeleton” by Laura Pamenter
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“The Breakthrough” by Clark Graham
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“Cutting Tension” by Graham Kinross
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$250
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Stories
Ended on 00:59 - Mar 19, 2022 EST
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Title: The Boy in the Pink Tuxedo
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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