#174: Evolution
On November 25th, 1859, Charles Darwin published his groundbreaking book, On the Origin of Species. The idea of evolution was controversial; to claim that the world wasnât unchanging and had not always been the same chafed against human ideals of perfection. But as we well know, nothing in life is truly static.
In the spirit of this anniversary, this week we want to explore evolution and new discoveries; because sometimes change can be terrifying, but it can also be freeing.
đĽ Winner
âPlaying Godâ by Sam Porter
âď¸ Shortlisted
âThe Defectâ by MichaĹ Przywara
âCanky Topsâ by Edward Latham
âExact Change Onlyâ by Chris Campbell
âDiary of a Scientistâ by Jack Bell
This week's prompts
Write a story where someone says, âEverything is changing.â
Dramatic
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61 stories
Write about two old friends meeting for the first time in years.
Adults
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61 stories
Write about someone whose desire to constantly improve something borders on obsessive.
Dramatic
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26 stories
Write a story about a brilliant scientist making a startling discovery.
Science Fiction
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46 stories
Stories
âPlaying Godâ by Sam Porter
âThe Defectâ by MichaĹ Przywara
âCanky Topsâ by Edward Latham
âExact Change Onlyâ by Chris Campbell
âStupid Prizesâ by Antonio Jimenez
âJelly Stickâ by Kevin B
âMotor Mouthâ by Scott Christenson
âDiary of a Scientistâ by Jack Bell
âGood and Wild and Wonderfulâ by Aeris Walker
$250
Prize money
244
Contest entries
102
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Dec 02, 2022 EST
Won by Sam Porter đ
Title: Playing God
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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