#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 – 100 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 – 40 stories
Make a character’s obsession or addiction an important element of your story.
Dramatic – 130 stories
Write a story that includes someone saying, “Be careful what you wish for.”
Character – 55 stories
Stories
“Dielight” by Joshua G. J. Insole
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“Compulsion” by Devon Cano
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“Getting to Know You” by Ty Warmbrodt
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“The Chase” by Ty Warmbrodt
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“ELIM CIVOLUDAR'S MEMOIRS - OLD FLAMES” by Darvico Ulmeli
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“Ten Furry Friends” by Ty Warmbrodt
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“A Matter of Conscience” by Murray Burns
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“Spilling the tea” by AnneMarie Miles
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“Take Me” by Brian Haddad
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“One more decision” by Laura Camacho Frias
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“Beyond The Sea ” by Giovanna Ramirez
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“Twenty One, A Mermaids Tale” by Scott Taylor
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“Books--The Food of Life” by Beverly Goldberg
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$250
Prize money
360
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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