#252: Obsession
The Netflix series Baby Reindeer, inspired by a real-life stalker story, has garnered millions of views over the past month while receiving both critical acclaim and heavy backlash. In the show, a chance encounter between a barman and a total stranger descends into a chaotic tale of stalking, destruction, and mutual obsession. Delving into themes of personal boundaries, power dynamics, identity struggles, and mental health problems, the show depicts some of the complexities and contradictions inherent in human psychology.
Inspired by Baby Reindeer, this week's prompts are an invitation to explore some of the nuances of human behavior. Whether you write a witty story, a heartwarming tale, or something tense and gripping is up to you!
This week's prompts
Start your story with a character being followed.
Dramatic – 99 stories
Write about a character who struggles to do the right thing.
Character – 35 stories
Write a story in which one of the characters is a narcissist.
Character – 39 stories
Make a character’s obsession or addiction an important element of your story.
Dramatic – 129 stories
Write a story that includes someone saying, “Be careful what you wish for.”
Character – 55 stories
Stories
“Indispensable Lust” by Tyra Litten
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“A Life For A Life.” by Ernie-Rose Wayer
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“Chasing Shadows” by Tirzah Young-Miles
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“Who Watches” by D R
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“Knocked Out of End Zone” by Paul Grayson
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“House of Mirrors” by Jae Po
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“All it takes is one moment” by Eline Pols
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“Do You Question Life” by Chanel QUIVES
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“Twisted Wishes ” by Sharra Gilbert
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“The Gift” by Maylissa Noel
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“Good Things Come to Those Who Wait ” by Savannah Wagner
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“AI Meets Internet Dating” by Grace Solo
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“The Regent’s Canal” by Emma R
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“The Hellish Hound ” by Naya's A Writer
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“Love or Obsession?” by Liv Mags
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$250
Prize money
357
Contest entries
143
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - May 31, 2024 EST
Won by Danielle LeBlanc 🏆
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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