#153: Fighting Talk
Whether you’re hot headed by nature, or the thought of bad blood breaks you out in a rash, arguments are unavoidable. As we age, we all realize that confrontation is often necessary. This week’s prompts explore the world of conflict and resolution — and trying to find the positive in the negative.
🥇 Winner
“Broken” by L. E. Scott
🏆 Winner of Contest #154
⭐️ Shortlisted
“The Thing About Ava” by Jeannette Miller
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #154
“'Green Bean Couch'” by Faith Abbington
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #154
“A Little Off the Nose” by Andrea Mariana
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #154
This week's prompts
Write a story about a character learning to stand up for themselves.
Character – 49 stories
Write about a character trying to heal an old rift.
Sad – 43 stories
Write a story that includes the line “I can’t believe we’re arguing over this.”
High School – 61 stories
Write about a character who settles disputes for a living (a judge, mediator, school counselor, etc).
Middle School – 36 stories
Stories
“Broken” by L. E. Scott
🏆 Winner of Contest #154
“Flawed” by Alex Sultan
Submitted to Contest #154
“Both Sides of the Argument in Two Parts” by Stevie B
Submitted to Contest #154
“Katie” by Brynn Helena
Submitted to Contest #154
“Tetherball” by Deidra Whitt Lovegren
Submitted to Contest #154
“A Scandal in the Lapland Art Contest” by Chris Morris
Submitted to Contest #154
“Sodade” by Michał Przywara
Submitted to Contest #154
“The Thing About Ava” by Jeannette Miller
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #154
“A Proper Feud” by Story Time
Submitted to Contest #154
“The Family Jewels” by Sharon Hancock
Submitted to Contest #154
“The Art of Aestivation” by Claire Lindsey
Submitted to Contest #154
“ You're Just So Intolerant” by Wendy M
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“Never Bribe a Bully” by Damian Frank
Submitted to Contest #154
“How to Disrupt Inertia” by J.C. Lovero
Submitted to Contest #154
“Don't Turn off the Light” by Bonnie Jay
Submitted to Contest #154
$250
Prize money
217
Contest entries
104
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Jul 08, 2022 EST
Won by L. E. Scott 🏆
Title: Broken
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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