#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
“Stranger” by Daniella Vaugn
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“the ghost of me ” by Orenda .
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“I'll Never Desert You” by Kevin Alphatooni
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“DUST” by Frances Hogg Lochow
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“Oasis in the Sky” by Murray Burns
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“Lady Monique ” by Kimberly Walker
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“Whistle ” by Diamond Keener
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“The Cost of Survival ” by Ruby Pix
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“The Flip-Side” by J.L. (Jesse) DuRona
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“Dance of the Water Bearer” by Janetra Waters
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“Spirits Dancing In The Rain” by Kaitlyn M.
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“keeper of the kettle” by L J
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“Mandatory Training” by Karen McDermott
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“Pouring Blessings” by Cindy Hinds
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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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