#260: A Twist in the Tale
Has a friend ever recommended a book or a movie with the line, "The twist is amazing"? I usually hate when they do that. Even if they don't spill the beans on what the plot twist is, just knowing there is one can spoil the fun. I won't be able to resist trying to pre-empt the plot, and guess what that it might be — but a truly great twist is always rewarding, whether you expect it or not.
Here's a twist I'm sure you saw coming: this week's contest is all about them. Your readers will know there's one on the horizon. Can you still manage to surprise us?
This week's prompts
Write a story with a big twist.
Dramatic
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189 stories
Write a story that includes the line, "I didn't see that one coming."
Dialogue
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41 stories
Write a story using the most clichéd twist of all; it was all a dream.
Narrative
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105 stories
Stories
“The Ghost of Wicker Street” by Sofia Peralta
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“The Beast” by Ceiling Yolk
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“How To Play A Human” by Search Bar
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“A Butcher's Tale” by Tisheia Frazier
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“On the way to Egypt” by Wade Gilbert
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“This Bird’s Gonna Fly” by Michael Jefferson
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“The Lies Between Us” by Angie Lucas
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“Breakfast in Bed” by Nina Shylo
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“A Twist of Destiny” by Rudy Greene
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“The Break” by Hannah Ryerson
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“Unwritten Future” by Derek Macleod
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“Kaleidoscope of Paradoxes” by Samantha McWilliams
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“Sent Packing” by Maggie Jakins
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“The Hero of Plastic Trash” by Jeff Meade
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“Elvis At Work” by JMH Flood
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$250
Prize money
429
Contest entries
131
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Jul 26, 2024 EST
Won by Elizabeth Hoban 🏆
Title: You
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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