#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!
This week's prompts
Set your story during a drought.
Thriller and Suspense – 72 stories
Write about someone seeking an oasis in a desert — whether literally, or figuratively.
Dramatic – 37 stories
Start your story with the whistle of a kettle.
Dramatic – 60 stories
Write about a character whose job is to bring water to people.
Dramatic – 42 stories
End your story with someone dancing in the rain.
High School – 55 stories
Stories
“No Bumps, Pal” by Sean Sorce
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“Love between the Synagogue and the Assembly” by Susie Helme
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“Day Zero” by Sheehan Karamitas
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“When The Dry Spell Ends or: The Myth of Maggie” by Lauryn Gibson
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“Thirst” by Liam Hartt
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“One foot in front of the other” by Lucia Whitely
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“Curse or Miracle?” by Bernadette Beauchamp
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“The Pluviophiles ” by Kirstin Bennett
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“Hope Like Water” by J.J Park
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“My Texas Drought Part One” by Laura Eliz
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“Leaving Oklahoma ” by Madeline Honig
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“A Dying Grin” by Quinn Cavanagh
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“Metallic Duo” by Silas Fried
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“The last days of Earth” by Zachary Mumbower
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$250
Prize money
266
Contest entries
110
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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