#227: Snowed Under
As the nights grow longer and the air turns colder, winter is just around the corner for those of us on the Northern hemisphere. Some people hunker down and prepare to weather the storm, while others welcome the snow and icy wind with great excitement. Even if you can’t wait for the coming spring, you have to admit — there’s something magical about winter. The buzz of the holidays, or even just that particular feeling of sitting in front of a fire for warmth while the wind howls outside, can’t be beat.
Whether you’re planning on hibernating or embracing the cold, this week’s prompts evoke everything we love about winter.
This week's prompts
Start your story with a description of the cold, using lots of sensory detail.
Winter – 65 stories
Write a story where someone shares a cup of hot chocolate with a friend.
Holiday – 55 stories
Stories
“First Snow” by Paromita De
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“Trivia” by Audrey Knox
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“The Accidental Christmas” by Mark Burns
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“The Snow Walker Who Couldn't Win” by KC Fetch
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“The Magic of Christmas Past” by Meg Lagares
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“Jane, Null and Void” by Hannah Lynn
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“Hot Cocoa With Brendan” by Vanessa Severino
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“Caramel Eyes” by Trudy Jas
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“ The Last Harsh Winter” by Brandi Yetzer
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“Xocōlātl” by Martin Ross
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“Franny and Alice ” by Chelsey B
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“Time To Rise” by Christina Fanelli
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“Mending a Shattered Dream” by Larry M2
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“Jackal Snow” by Maureen MacLennan
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“Navigating Grief at My Window” by Sarah Martyn
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$250
Prize money
300
Contest entries
130
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Dec 08, 2023 EST
Won by Warren Keen 🏆
Title: The Winters of My Discontent
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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