#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 wasn’t 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.
This week's prompts
Write a story where someone says, “Everything is changing.”
Dramatic – 61 stories
Write about two old friends meeting for the first time in years.
Adults – 61 stories
Write about someone whose desire to constantly improve something borders on obsessive.
Dramatic – 25 stories
Write a story about a brilliant scientist making a startling discovery.
Science Fiction – 46 stories
Stories
“The Natural Machine” by John Merino
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“Old Friends and Bad Guys” by J.C. Vayda
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“My Apology ” by Ruby Pix
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“Correction” by Laurel Hanson
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“Smooth skin ” by Jadeyn Buchholz
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“Deep Sea” by Beth Elliott
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“Amy's Gift” by Cassie Gibson
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“A Bit of Auld Lang Syne” by Denise Mastrocola
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“The Leaf Blower” by Kathryn Fitzsimmons
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“A Monster at Midnight” by Julie Squires
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“Love's Cruel Bite” by John Lindquist
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“Life-Death River ” by Simone Sherron
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“Breathe In” by Susan Williams
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“Martha Johnson ” by Mia Marie
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“The Song of "Someday"” by Shawn Wier
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$250
Prize money
243
Contest entries
98
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Dec 02, 2022 EST
Won by Sam Porter 🏆
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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