#162: Bon Appétit
With National Tofu Day, International Bacon Day, Cheese Pizza Day and World Salami Day (I promise I’m not making these up) coming up in the next 7 days, it’s only fitting that this week's prompts take inspiration from one of our greatest sources of happiness — food.
From being barely nibbled on over a first date, to being wholesomely prepared and wolfed down at a family gathering, or shared between friends meeting for the first time in years, food sits right at the heart of our cultures, relationships, and memories. So, time to dish out your most delicious story — after all, some of the best ones are told over a plate of food!
This week's prompts
Start your story with someone looking at a restaurant menu.
Middle School – 80 stories
Write about a character whose love language is making food for others.
Adults – 38 stories
Stories
“Tap, Tap, Tapping” by Elliot Moss
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“Flavored People” by Jarrel Jefferson
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“How Junior Mints Changed My Life” by Jeannette Miller
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“Dinner in the Looking Glass.” by Mary McClarey
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“Job Done” by Hazel Turner
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“Dinner at Carelli's” by Ron Smith
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“A story bite” by Ela Mikh
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“A Meal of Memories” by Francois Kosie
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“01110100 01101000 01100101 00100000 01101101 01100101 01101110 01110101” by Karen McDermott
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“01001001 ” by Ann Walker
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“Death Wish ” by Kim Walker
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“Calibrated For Two” by Alex Flores
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“The Eatin' Table” by Travis "John Bill" Peek
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“Frank's Third Gift” by Daniel Rains
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“Newborn” by AnneMarie Miles
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$250
Prize money
236
Contest entries
101
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Sep 09, 2022 EST
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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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