#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.
This week's prompts
Write a story about a character learning to stand up for themselves.
Character
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49 stories
Write about a character trying to heal an old rift.
Sad
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43 stories
Write a story that includes the line “I can’t believe we’re arguing over this.”
High School
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61 stories
Write about a character who settles disputes for a living (a judge, mediator, school counselor, etc).
Middle School
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36 stories
Stories
“The Accuser ” by Seán McNicholl
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“Danielle the Dragon Slayer” by Graham Kinross
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“You Will Never Fight Alone” by Graham Kinross
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“Emperor, Do You Back The Coup?” by Scott Christenson
Submitted to Contest #153
“The Small-timers” by Suma Jayachandar
Submitted to Contest #153
“'Green Bean Couch'” by Faith Abbington
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #153
“A Little Off the Nose” by Andrea Mariana
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #153
“The Carnival” by Joe Ke. Fuman
Submitted to Contest #153
“Dearest Clarice” by Jared Lenover
Submitted to Contest #153
“The Last Scupper” by Chris Campbell
Submitted to Contest #153
“Caleb's Hungry” by Randy Murrell
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“Gingerbread Mafia” by John K Adams
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“Sarah's Conundrum” by Mike Panasitti
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“What's a Judge to do?” by Mavis Webster
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“More Than Just Another Wedding” by Charlotte Morse
Submitted to Contest #153
$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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