#143: Beautiful World, There You Are
Today (April 22nd) is Earth Day, and since it’s far too easy to doomscroll our way through discussions about the climate crisis, I thought we could also find more positive ways to show our appreciation for this planet. This week’s prompts are inspired by the beautiful world we live in, and the ways we can reconnect with it.
This week's prompts
Set your story in the woods or on a campground.
Summer – 83 stories
Write about a character who loves cloud gazing.
Fluff – 56 stories
Start or end your story with a person buying a house plant.
Fluff – 63 stories
Write about a trip to see a natural sight that’s usually only ever seen in photos.
Adventure – 9 stories
Write a story involving a friendship between two different species.
Vampire – 44 stories
Stories
“Deep Woods” by George Georgerfrost@gmail.com
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“Catch and Release” by Susanne Perry
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“The Saga of Scout Ken and Trapper Mike” by Michael Jefferson
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“She Could Simply Walk Away” by Harriett Ford
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“Cloud Gaze With Me” by Laura Eliz
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“Happiness comes in Fiddles” by Carla Carvallo
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“Unlikely Companions” by Greg Gillis
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“The Rankalank” by Hamzah Malik
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“Forgetting to Forget” by Ema Fancher
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“Cup of Tea” by Cajek Veilwinter
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“The Frozen God ” by Adam S. Karofsky
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“A Fresh Start” by Shelby B
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“Great Uncle Anton” by Laura Doerfler
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“I Love it When We Bloom Together” by JJ Robinson
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“Saturday Morning Nostalgia” by Laura Eliz
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$250
Prize money
255
Contest entries
139
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Apr 29, 2022 EST
Won by Zack Powell 🏆
Title: What Happens in Vegas
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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