#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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54 stories
Start your story with the words: “Grow up.”
Angst
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63 stories
Write about a character sowing seeds for the future (literally or figuratively).
Spring
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39 stories
Stories
“Summer Loving” by Amanda Lieser
Submitted to Contest #139
“Wendy, Never After” by Story Time
Submitted to Contest #139
“Memorium” by Connor Greene
Submitted to Contest #139
“Dear Diary” by Shelby B
Submitted to Contest #139
“Dancing Seas, Quaking Earth, Rocking Beds” by Graham Kinross
Submitted to Contest #139
“A Very Brief Meeting” by Jared Lenover
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #139
“Adam and Evelyn” by Zack Powell
Submitted to Contest #139
“Growing Up is Optional” by Christina B
Submitted to Contest #139
“Herb's 5-Day Crash Weight Loss/Conditioning Program” by Murray Burns
Submitted to Contest #139
“Measurements” by Lavonne H.
Submitted to Contest #139
“Freezer” by Theodora Kovacich
Submitted to Contest #139
“The house with Living Walls” by Darby Walker
Submitted to Contest #139
“Flowers of the Sun” by Chris Campbell
Submitted to Contest #139
“The House I Called Home” by Greg Gillis
Submitted to Contest #139
“Stop Growing ” by Lavonne H.
Submitted to Contest #139
$250
Prize money
240
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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