#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.
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 – 40 stories
Stories
“First Day Back” by Jonathan Page
Submitted to Contest #214
“Three Camels For Your Daughter” by Hannah Lynn
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #214
“All In A Name” by Mary Bendickson
Submitted to Contest #214
“The Escapist” by Dorian Edgerly
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #214
“Crazy Cate” by Nina H
Submitted to Contest #214
“Captain Dave’s Folly” by Jonathan Page
Submitted to Contest #214
“Dixon Street” by Story Time
Submitted to Contest #214
“Greatest Enemy ” by Livana Teagan
Submitted to Contest #214
“The Mentor” by Murray Burns
Submitted to Contest #214
“Divorcing Sky from Ocean” by Éan Bird
Submitted to Contest #214
“Warped” by Khadija S. Mohammad
Submitted to Contest #214
“Good Night Sun: A Mike Dodge Mystery” by Martin Ross
Submitted to Contest #214
“I Prefer a Regular Joe.” by Rachael Parks
Submitted to Contest #214
““Twilight’s Tango: The Unforgettable Sunset,”” by Gary Fondaumiere
Submitted to Contest #214
“A Train to Nowhere” by Jonathan Page
Submitted to Contest #214
$250
Prize money
202
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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