#173: Giving, Receiving, and Return Receipts
Yikes! The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s almost time for me to panic-shop for gifts. Even if you aren’t a big fan of Black Friday (when mega discounts and hard-won bargains are up for grabs) you might still be thinking about what to give to your loved ones, or what you might ask for yourself.
This week’s prompts are in the spirit of gift-giving. Whether your characters know just what to get, are scrambling for ideas at the last minute, or are the lucky (or perhaps unlucky) recipient of their own gift, it’s time to gather those wishlists and prepare for the upcoming festive season.
This week's prompts
Write about a character going to great lengths to return an unwanted gift.
Funny
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22 stories
Write a story starring a store cashier, during the busy pre-holiday season.
Holiday
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27 stories
Write a story that includes the phrase “Thank you! It’s just what I wanted.”
Holiday
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31 stories
Stories
“Training Day” by Marcia H.
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“A Damn Fine Martini” by Sean Smith
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“A chosen prisoner” by Corina P
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“The Mezuzah Eaters ” by R. Naomí
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“For my Very Best Friend in the Entire Realm” by Cora Weaver
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“Recapturing the Joy of Christmas” by Caissa Powell
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“The Stuffy Fluffy Buddy Polar Bear Heist” by Teresa Freeland
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“The Sapphire Necklace” by Kimberly McFetridge
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“Exchanging Secrets” by Bettina Karpathian
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“The Smile” by Anna Frederiksen-Washington
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“It's the Thought That Counts” by DEBORAH CLARK
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“Conquer Him With Love” by K. M. Jacobs
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“By the Colour of Your Dreams” by Michael Jefferson
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“Of Giving and Getting ” by Rehana Mithwani
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$250
Prize money
168
Contest entries
77
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Nov 25, 2022 EST
Won by Jacob Brown 🏆
Title: How to Return a Book Titled "How to Improve Your Writing in Five Easy Steps" in Five Easy Steps
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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