#165: The Blame Game
Blame-shifting, finger-pointing, and messenger-shooting are among our worst impulses — but we’re all guilty of them. It can be hard to accept the roles we play in our own or others’ misfortunes, but it’s also vitally important to our growth as people.
With that in mind, this week’s contest is all about the blame game. Whether your characters are taking the fall for someone else, or finally getting their deserved comeuppance, we’re talking about guilt, responsibility, and justice with this week’s prompts.
🥇 Winner
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Ronald” by Kaila Janae
This week's prompts
Begin your story with somebody getting (or taking) the blame for something they didn’t do.
High School
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41 stories
Write a story that includes the phrase “This is all my fault.”
Adults
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102 stories
Write a story about a corrupt politician trying to avoid blame at all costs.
Adults
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10 stories
Stories
“A Loaded Gun” by Ivy Genesis
$250
Prize money
208
Contest entries
108
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Sep 30, 2022 EST
Won by Scott Christenson 🏆
Title: Liability in Lingotto
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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