#185: Hoarding Away
Much like dragons, people love a good hoard. Whether it’s money, objects, or even people, collecting can be a hobby — or an obsession. Our collections might be a maximalist hodge-podge shoved into every nook and cranny, a meticulously organized catalog with every item neatly labeled, or they may not even be tangible at all. Junk or riches, thoughts or feelings, even if we don’t know it, we might be unconsciously clinging on to something.
This week’s prompts evoke treasure troves, keepsakes, and whatever it is that compels us to hold on tightly.
This week's prompts
Write a story about someone who doesn’t know how to let go.
Dramatic – 121 stories
Someone’s beloved collection is destroyed. How do they react?
Adults – 25 stories
Start a story with someone saying, “It’s mine, and you can’t have it!”
Dialogue – 25 stories
Write about a dragon who doesn’t know what to do with their hoard anymore.
Fantasy – 63 stories
Set all or part of your story in a jam-packed storage unit.
Mystery – 46 stories
Stories
“Dragon Hoard” by Nell Benton
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“Dragon Labyrinth” by Keith Maynard Jr
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“Hoarder of Hridaya” by Samantha McWilliams
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“A Dragon's Sale” by Prithviraj Suryawanshi
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“The Old Dragon” by J.J. Erwin
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“The Dragon That Lost Himself” by Nancy Quintos
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“The Dragon's Stash” by Kristen Dees
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“The Last Treasure” by Piper Jenne
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“The Treasure” by Tarnisha Tull
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“Fallen: Encounter” by N O
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“Tesoro” by Anne Riley
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“The Long Con” by Meredith McNown
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“Of Bounded Days” by 姐 姐
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“Polka Dot” by Simon Elia
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“To Our Firsts And Lasts” by Leo Kayne
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$250
Prize money
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Contest entries
138
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Feb 17, 2023 EST
Won by Lynda Williams 🏆
Title: Jesus and Jockeys
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