#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
“Road to Serendipity” by Seyma Tuyluoglu
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“Hubris and Red Portals” by Cecilia Englishby
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“Invasion of the Tongue Bugs” by Jeff Paolino
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“The Gas Station” by John-Paul Cote
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“Beyond the End of the Road” by Karen Corr
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“A Different Kind of Trip” by David Knickmeyer
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“Release the Karen!” by Randy Lewis
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“Trapped” by Ed Friedman
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“Driving Hildy to School” by Robert Ford
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“Cage Rider” by Jed Cope
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“Occasional Signs” by J.J. Erwin
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“The Division” by Sarah Cox
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“Last Ride” by Vincent Paiement Désilets
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“The Rainstorm ” by Misti Silvers
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$250
Prize money
273
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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