#139: Growing Up
As March reaches its conclusion and nature comes into full bloom (at least in the Northern hemisphere), it’s a time to reflect on growth. While shoots are emerging and flowers start to bud, it’s inspiring to think how big things flourish from such small beginnings.
This week’s prompts are about just that. Whether your characters have already gone through big changes, or are just beginning them, it’s time to get growing. I’ll see you back here for the next contest, when we’ll all be one week older and, hopefully, one week wiser.
This week's prompts
Write a story that involves a character donating a box of clothes which have been outgrown.
Middle School
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49 stories
Start your story with someone having their height marked on a door frame.
Middle School
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36 stories
Format your story in the style of diary entries.
Middle School
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52 stories
Start your story with the words: “Grow up.”
Angst
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62 stories
Write about a character sowing seeds for the future (literally or figuratively).
Spring
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38 stories
Stories
“How Darkness Grows” by Schrodinger Penning
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“Please Don't Cry When I'm Gone” by Jessica Hayes
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“Queen of the Hearth” by Kate Armentor
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“Pulling Weeds” by Georgia Blanc
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“WALKING FLOWERS WILL GROW IN THIS LAWN and TREES WILL FLY S” by Mara Masolini
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“Father-Daughter Walks” by T. Powers
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“It's All in Your Head” by Annette Perez
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“Keepers” by Katherine Rager
Submitted to Contest #139
“Backward Spiral: A short story by M.J. Palladino” by Kara Palladino
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“Bear” by Cordy Ranald
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“Kids Clothes” by Brandon Zarycki
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“The Growth Doorway ” by Danielle Roach
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“Dimitro's Diary” by John Steckley
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“Journal Entries 2” by Rowan Legend
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$250
Prize money
236
Contest entries
135
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Apr 01, 2022 EST
Won by Alex Sultan 🏆
Title: buried in saipan
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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