#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.
This week's prompts
Write about two neighbors who cannot stand each other.
Sad – 43 stories
Write a story involving a noise complaint.
Sad – 47 stories
Write about a couple touring an empty apartment they might rent.
Narrative – 27 stories
Write about an apartment building being demolished.
Sad – 43 stories
Stories
“The Caterpillar Gang” by Tony Coppo
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“Banned Practice” by Graham Kinross
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“The Final Thoughts of the Building at the Corner of 2nd and D” by Jay Gautier
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“You Can Check Out Anytime You Like...” by Kelsey Fish
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“The last song” by Caesar Who
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“In My Dreams” by Zi Poromon
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“The Good Book” by Murray Burns
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The Good Book(Perhaps a tad crude in places.)“Love your neighbor as yourself.” &nb...
“Time to Let Go” by Lee Disco
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“If the Walls Could Talk” by Carter Msilisi
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“The Tattooed Man in Apartment 2B” by Shelby B
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“A Deadly Noise” by Lucas Savard
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“What Happened to the Door? Part I of The Tony Chronicles” by Lisa H. Owens
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“Hotspot” by Sue Hunter
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“All's Fair in Love and War” by Shelby B
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$250
Prize money
198
Contest entries
91
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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