#148: The Lease I Can Do
Most of us at one time or another will live in an apartment building. Whether you live in a dorm while at college, or you live in a high-rise in Manhattan, sharing a wall or two with your neighbors certainly keeps things interesting. And living in such close proximity to other people has its pros and cons â youâre never too far from help if you need it, but youâre also never too far from the party your downstairs neighbors seem to throw every weekend.
What are some of your fondest (or least fond) memories of apartment living? Use these five prompts to explore what itâs really like to live in an apartment building â or just a little too close to your neighbors for comfort.
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âTwo Stubborn Womenâ by S.K. Wulf
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âThe Threads that Hold Us Togetherâ by Zelda C. Thorne
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #148
âThe Storm of the Decadeâ by Zack Powell
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #148
âLike Clockworkâ by J.C. Lovero
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #148
âDust in the Airâ by Shawn Wier
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #148
This week's prompts
Write about two neighbors who cannot stand each other.
Sad â 43 stories
Write a story involving a noise complaint.
Sad â 47 stories
Include a character in your story that is often in an apartment building, but doesnât actually live there.
High School â 38 stories
Write about a couple touring an empty apartment they might rent.
Narrative â 27 stories
Write about an apartment building being demolished.
Sad â 42 stories
Stories
âTwo Stubborn Womenâ by S.K. Wulf
đ Winner of Contest #148
â9 Marinesâ by Alex Sultan
Submitted to Contest #148
âNo Class Roomâ by Deidra Whitt Lovegren
Submitted to Contest #148
âThe Threads that Hold Us Togetherâ by Zelda C. Thorne
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #148
âThe Storm of the Decadeâ by Zack Powell
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #148
âA Perfect Lieâ by Beth Jackson
Submitted to Contest #148
âThree Loud Bangs on the Doorâ by MichaĹ Przywara
Submitted to Contest #148
âLike Clockworkâ by J.C. Lovero
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #148
âReleasing the Spirits of The Websterâ by Sharon Hancock
Submitted to Contest #148
âEvery Breath You Takeâ by Rebekah Jordan
Submitted to Contest #148
âSinatra on the Lawnâ by Story Time
Submitted to Contest #148
âDoctor, Heal Thyselfâ by Glen Gabel
Submitted to Contest #148
âThe Taming of the Prudeâ by Shuvayon Mukherjee
Submitted to Contest #148
âMay We Start?â by PJ Aitken
Submitted to Contest #148
âA Sad Songâ by Kelsey H
Submitted to Contest #148
$250
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Contest entries
90
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Jun 03, 2022 EST
Won by S.K. Wulf đ
Title: Two Stubborn Women
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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