#209: Road Trippin'
The open road is a beacon of possibility. Who knows what you’ll discover as you navigate across boundaries, familiar and unfamiliar: maybe it’s the world’s biggest ball of twine, a hidden gem of a diner, or a new truth about yourself. Whatever it may be, a road trip provides the opportunity to indulge your curiosity, going wherever the wind may blow you. There’s no limits or obstacles, only what you’re willing to do.
After all, road trips are hardly ever about the destination. The journey is what matters most, and what you discover along the way, whether you're taking a vacation or setting out into the unknown. This week, we want to explore those unique feelings that only a good, long road trip can conjure.
This week's prompts
Set your entire story in a car.
Dramatic – 96 stories
Write a story about someone going on a life-changing journey.
Adventure – 57 stories
Start your story with someone walking into a gas station.
Dialogue – 53 stories
Stories
“A Stop on the Road to Nowhere” by Treva Sabin-White
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #209
“Too Late for Whale Watching” by Jane Andrews
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“The Valentine” by Heather Eldridge
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“Local Tongue” by Chris Campbell
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“The Champion” by Frances Gaudiano
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“Dinner and a Movie” by Steven Smith
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“SUPPER FOR TWO” by Charles Corkery
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #209
“She Always Wore Blue” by Katharine Widdows
Submitted to Contest #209
“Let's Play a Game...” by Kendall Defoe
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“The Commute” by Audrey McKenna
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“Burning Down the House” by Joe Smallwood
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“The Back Road to Bagdad” by Arthur McNamee
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“The Drive In Time” by Hansi Saputhanthri
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“Riding Shotgun” by Jed Cope
Submitted to Contest #209
$250
Prize money
272
Contest entries
154
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Aug 04, 2023 EST
Won by Kyle Sager 🏆
Title: The Driving Snow
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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