#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
“Downfall” by April Schofield
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“Cloud Chaser” by Will Lianti
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“The King of Bones” by B R
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“Promise of the Garden of Eden” by Marty B
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“Mermaid of the Oasis” by Murry Lee Haithcock
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“Allusive Oasis” by Keila Aartila
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“A FRESH WATER SPRING” by Mara Masolini
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“Bone Valley Dragons” by Kelly Sibley
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“Becoming the Wind ” by Isa C
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“The water bearer” by Salmah Ahmed
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“Beauty in the Mundane” by Katelyn Davies
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“Keep Digging” by Joseph L Floyd
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“The Dreamers” by Blake Hill-Saya
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“Turpi's Water” by Scott Dutkus
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“Little Drop” by Colin Strivelli
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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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