#18: Pocketful of Sunshine
Pockets are where we keep items of importance: our keys, cellphone, wallet, or, if you're Bilbo Baggins, the One Ring. (And if you're Natasha Bedingfield, the sun.)
Losing or finding such items can be a strong starting point for a story. Which is why this week, we're challenging you to write a pocket-sized (aka "short") story based on a pocket-themed prompt.
🥇 Winner
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Enchanting” by Tim Law
This week's prompts
Write a story about a character who buys a secondhand coat and then discovers something in the pocket.
Thriller and Suspense
–
100 stories
Your fingers tensed around the object in your pocket, ready to pull it out at a moment's notice.
Science Fiction
–
44 stories
Write a story about a very skilled pickpocket.
Character
–
65 stories
Stories
“Fanboys” by Miles Gatling
“Enchanting” by Tim Law
“Magic Music Box” by Leya Newi
“Ghost Strum” by John K Adams
$50
Prize money
292
Contest entries
0
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Dec 06, 2019 EST
Won by Sam Lauren 🏆
Title: The Price of a Nice Guy
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.
Read the full terms & conditions or check out the FAQ if you have any questions!