#160: A Watery World
August 23rd marks the beginning of World Water Week, an annual global conference that discusses developmental and environmental challenges, with a focus on — you guessed it — water! In the face of record heats and droughts worldwide, it’s more essential than ever to consider the importance of this life-giving resource. That’s what has inspired this week’s prompts – let's dive in!
🥇 Winner
“The Chandelier” by Lee Disco
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Rewind” by Zelda C. Thorne
This week's prompts
Set your story during a drought.
Thriller and Suspense
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72 stories
Write about someone seeking an oasis in a desert — whether literally, or figuratively.
Dramatic
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38 stories
Start your story with the whistle of a kettle.
Dramatic
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61 stories
Write about a character whose job is to bring water to people.
Dramatic
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42 stories
End your story with someone dancing in the rain.
High School
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55 stories
Stories
“The Chandelier” by Lee Disco
“Rewind” by Zelda C. Thorne
“Gifted” by Corey Melin
“Icedriver” by Michał Przywara
“A Tide of Stars” by Shaivi S.
$250
Prize money
268
Contest entries
113
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Aug 26, 2022 EST
Won by Lee Disco 🏆
Title: The Chandelier
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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