#256: Going for Gold
We're entering into a major summer of sports. From the Euros and the Copa America, through Grand Prix and grand slams, to the Olympics and Paralympics, you can barely switch on the TV without catching something. Even those of us who aren't usually sports fans seem to be finding ourselves caught up in the fever-pitch of excitement.
And there's a reason for this: sports bring us together. Whether we're viewing for the spectacle, for tales of heroism and tragedy, or for a feeling of community, there's just something about it. This week's prompts invite you to channel the experience of athletes and fans, and to capture that atmosphere in writing. We look forward to seeing who takes gold!
This week's prompts
Set your story in the stands at a major sporting event.
Fiction – 40 stories
Write about someone who has trained all their life for one moment.
Character – 46 stories
Write a story about an underdog, or somebody making a comeback.
Character – 44 stories
Write about a moment of defeat.
Angst – 54 stories
Write a story about two sporting rivals having to work together.
Funny – 24 stories
Stories
“Straight and True” by Lily Page
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“Remembering the Old Memories and Making New Ones” by Grace Stone
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“Cash In” by Joey Madden
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“A PLACE ON THE HILL” by David D'EttoreUser
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“The Final Match” by Jonathan Chen
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“Hand-Me-Down” by K Quinn Van Develde
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“Fly On, Granddaughter!” by James DeMaio
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“The price of being ambitious” by Kirte Pärila
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“A Moment We're Made For ” by Mariah Wright
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“Chlorine Curse” by Kaelie Goss
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“My Father's Son” by Emily McDonnell
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“Games We Played” by M B
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“Final Duet” by Olivia Rose
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“A Breeze in Phuket” by Minh Le
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“The Innocent Hero” by Hank Landry
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$250
Prize money
208
Contest entries
103
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Jun 28, 2024 EST
Won by Melissa Van Rensburg 🏆
Title: Injury Time
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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