#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 — you’re never too far from help if you need it, but you’re 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 it’s really like to live in an apartment building — or just a little too close to your neighbors for comfort.
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Write about two neighbors who cannot stand each other.
Sad
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44 stories
Write a story involving a noise complaint.
Sad
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48 stories
Write about a couple touring an empty apartment they might rent.
Narrative
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27 stories
Write about an apartment building being demolished.
Sad
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43 stories
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“9 Marines” by Alex Sultan
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“Love Bites” by Riel Rosehill
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“A Sad Song” by Kelsey H
$250
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Contest entries
93
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Jun 03, 2022 EST
Won by S.K. Wulf 🏆
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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