#190: Eras
To quote Brooklyn 99, Taylor Swift âmakes all of us feel things.â With her honest and reflective accounts of growing up and searching for yourself and your place in the world, sheâs managed to trace her remarkable coming-of-age arc in a way that millions of people can still relate to.
This week, letâs remember what growing up feels like, or take inspiration from Taylor Swiftâs master storytelling to come up with a new story. But remember â using lyrics isnât allowed!
đĽ Winner
âDear Coldplay, I Love You. Wait. Scratch That.â by Ăan Bird
đ Winner of Contest #190
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âKiller Ratingsâ by Darryl Roberts
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #190
âFlightlessâ by RJ Holmquist
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #190
âMuggle Magicâ by V. S. Rose
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #190
âColorâ by James Freeh
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âSpeak to Meâ by Frances Gaudiano
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âIT'S A HELL OF A TOWNâ by Kajsa Ohman
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #190
âThe Second Symposiumâ by Alasdair Perry
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #190
âMr. Stockerâ by Benja Catton
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #190
This week's prompts
Start a story that begins with a character saying âSpeak now.â
Dialogue â 86 stories
Write about someone who decides to make their own version of something old.
Character â 36 stories
Set your story in New York, where someoneâs been waiting for your character.
Adventure â 39 stories
Write a story about a fandom
Funny â 27 stories
Start your story with someone vowing to take revenge.
Dark â 62 stories
Stories
âDear Coldplay, I Love You. Wait. Scratch That.â by Ăan Bird
đ Winner of Contest #190
âA Bride in the Hand is Worth Two in the Booksâ by MichaĹ Przywara
Submitted to Contest #190
âThe New Languageâ by Zack Powell
Submitted to Contest #190
âGrace and Mercyâ by Thom With An H
Submitted to Contest #190
âI Swear I Loved Youâ by Amanda Lieser
Submitted to Contest #190
âAmazing Graceâ by Cecilia L. Maddison
Submitted to Contest #190
âMitzeeâs Revengeâ by Michelle Oliver
Submitted to Contest #190
âKiller Ratingsâ by Darryl Roberts
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #190
âAn Artificial Admission of Sinsâ by Chris Campbell
Submitted to Contest #190
âFlightlessâ by RJ Holmquist
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #190
âMuggle Magicâ by V. S. Rose
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #190
âSPEAK NOW!â by Viga Boland
Submitted to Contest #190
âDemeterâ by Story Time
Submitted to Contest #190
âThe Beautiful Gameâ by Howard Halsall
Submitted to Contest #190
âThe Silver Spearâ by Edward Latham
Submitted to Contest #190
$250
Prize money
250
Contest entries
114
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Mar 24, 2023 EST
Won by Ăan Bird đ
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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