#214: The Fall of Summer
For both kids and adults, summer is a time for dreams, freedom, and a break from routine. The scorching summer months offer new beginnings, new experiences, vacations in exotic places (real or backyard imaginings), new friendships, and perhaps even new romance. It’s when memories are created, and when ‘growing up’ happens.
Except there’s never enough time. The days fly by, the memories stack up, and pretty soon Fall’s got a stranglehold. To celebrate the last throes of the season, this week’s prompts encourage you to delve into your memories of the summer we’ve just had, and of summers long past.
🥇 Winner
“Departed, Return” by Emily Holding
🏆 Winner of Contest #214
⭐️ Shortlisted
“The Uninvited” by Karen Corr
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #214
“Three Camels For Your Daughter” by Hannah Lynn
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #214
“The Escapist” by Dorian Edgerly
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #214
“Discover the Fall” by Raquel Belury Rosenberg
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #214
This week's prompts
Set your story on the eve of the first day back at school.
Kids – 34 stories
Now, as an adult, your character looks back on this summer as the summer when they grew up.
Character – 41 stories
Stories
“Departed, Return” by Emily Holding
🏆 Winner of Contest #214
“Potion-making” by AnneMarie Miles
Submitted to Contest #214
“Fimbulwinter's End” by Derrick M Domican
Submitted to Contest #214
“The Village of the Stars” by Michał Przywara
Submitted to Contest #214
“Barbara ” by Kevin Logue
Submitted to Contest #214
“The Uninvited” by Karen Corr
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #214
“The Rules for Crying” by Delbert Griffith
Submitted to Contest #214
“School Refusal” by Michelle Oliver
Submitted to Contest #214
“The Flying Fazzinis” by Jonathan Page
Submitted to Contest #214
“Reserved Park” by Chris Campbell
Submitted to Contest #214
“Please Don’t Leave Me” by Jonathan Page
Submitted to Contest #214
“Fool's Company” by Sol Caine
Submitted to Contest #214
“Ninety Two Birthdays” by Scott Christenson
Submitted to Contest #214
“Pinch the Sun from the Sky” by Tom Skye
Submitted to Contest #214
“Whose Dwelling is the Light of Setting Suns” by Chris Miller
Submitted to Contest #214
$250
Prize money
203
Contest entries
94
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Sep 08, 2023 EST
Won by Emily Holding 🏆
Title: Departed, Return
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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