#244: Oh Snap!
Photography is the art of capturing light, and moments; a way to freeze time and observe the ever-changing nature of life, if only in a small way. Pictures serve as a testament to our experience, helping us remember, understand, and share it. From cherished childhood snapshots to historical photographs, artistic compositions, and even selfies, some pictures truly are worth a thousand words.
This week’s prompts are all about photographs and the stories and meanings behind them — just remember that, in this case, a picture is worth between 1 and 3 thousand words.
This week's prompts
Center your story around a photo that goes viral.
Funny – 29 stories
Start your story with a character staring at a picture they don’t remember taking.
Mystery – 73 stories
Write a story about a character who risks their life to take a photo.
Adventure – 39 stories
Write about a character who sees a photo they shouldn’t have seen.
Dramatic – 66 stories
Begin or end your story with a character taking a selfie.
Fluff – 33 stories
Stories
“A Double Whammy” by Cara Fidler
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“A Fall Toward Grace” by Sarah Eaton
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“Haunter of the Blackest Depths” by T.J.E. Hostetter
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“Snapped” by Glenys Yaffe
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“The Unexpected Contestant” by Patricia Parent
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“Captioned Photograph” by Shinga Shinga
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“Stained” by Kim Meyers
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“The Photo” by James Butz
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“The Only Three I'll Ever Need” by Samuel Jackson
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“The Selfie That Will Not Die!” by Chip Kirkpatrick
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“Project Genesis” by Nancy Schilbe
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“OLIVIA” by Jay Taylor
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“Welcome To The World Again” by Farai Gotora
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“Three Smiles from Heaven. ” by Markeda Landrum
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$250
Prize money
239
Contest entries
91
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Apr 05, 2024 EST
Won by K.A. Murray 🏆
Title: The Party
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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