#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
“Gurn, Baby, Gurn” by Jim Firth
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“My first Day in the kitchen!” by Debito INC.
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“The Old Weight of Love” by Brittany Mackeown
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“CAF- The Italian Job” by Monu Singh
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“McFood For Thought” by Eshawnial Lowry
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“Something’s Off About Mary” by Kate Lynn
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“The Singing Tree” by Jenna Hudson
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“The Last Technical Truth” by Iona Cottle
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“Feast” by Samuel Shields
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“Empty Heart and Full Stomach” by Sarah Martyn
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“My Grandmother's Love Language” by Antara Srikanth
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“The Escape” by Melissa Taylor
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“The Food Critic” by Greg Gillis
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“A La Carte” by Ross Dyter
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“Stuffed” by John Barron
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$250
Prize money
236
Contest entries
101
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Sep 09, 2022 EST
A winner will be announced soon.
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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