#233: Dry January
Like many of my friends, I'm participating in Dry January this year. After the end-of-year indulgences (which, alongside many enjoyable beverages, included far too many forms of potato), spending a month abstaining from drinking feels well overdue. May as well slay one dragon at a time, right?
With that in mind, this week's prompts are inspired by Dry January, and other challenges of endurance — whether taken on by choice, or by chance.
This week's prompts
Write a story about a character participating in Dry January.
Character
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33 stories
Your character, having abstained from their worst vice (big or small), finds new clarity.
Character
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50 stories
Set your story in a bar that doesn’t serve alcohol.
Fluff
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61 stories
Set your story during a month of drought — whether literal, or metaphorical.
Dramatic
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38 stories
Stories
“The Modern Addict: A Case Study” by Angela M
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“ONCE UPON A TIME IN LABARCA” by Jolanta Polk
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“Dear Journal, I might Go Crazy ” by Caitlin Morris
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“INFERNO” by Kacie Foos
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“Wine Wednesday” by Elli Price
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“Home Cooking” by Joseph Manopello
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“November” by Madison Swann
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“The Drought” by Anne Perry
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“O For April” by Michael Jefferson
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“Pray for Rain” by Laura Rayne
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“Zone Defense” by Gregg Voss
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“The End of the Drought” by Trudy Jas
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“The Dry Realization ” by Jenna Shuck
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“Day One ” by Kerriann Murray
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“To Wish Upon A Fairy” by Vivacity Rex
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$250
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Contest entries
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Jan 19, 2024 EST
Won by Ariana Tibi 🏆
Title: Vegan Hamburgers
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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