#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
“Finding My Freedom” by Alessandra Mejia
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“Death of a Planet” by Kendra Lindholm
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“Kate and Chloe” by Sara Breugelmans
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“Benny Bitter and the Cree Three” by Zach Shapiro
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“To the Mountains” by Louise W
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“The Doldrums” by Todd Crickmer
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“Wages of Sin” by Scott Skinner
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“If a tree falls...” by W.E. White
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“Drowning” by Rama Shaar
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“Dust-An Audio Transcript” by Seaver Chester
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“The Rules” by Alex Con Foo
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“BLOODY ON HONEYMOON” by Alex Byanyiko
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“Water, Water, Everywhere - and Lots of Drops to Drink ” by ER Castaneda
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“At 3.05 the Cuckoo Ceased to Chime” by Lisbeth Tull
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“Washing with Newah” by Robyn Murray
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$250
Prize money
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Contest entries
111
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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