#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 – 191 stories
Write a story that includes the line, "I didn't see that one coming."
Dialogue – 42 stories
Write a story using the most clichéd twist of all; it was all a dream.
Narrative – 107 stories
Stories
“I Stand Amid the Roar” by Holly Wild
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“Boiling Point” by Sumayah Y.
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“The Will” by Wendy Rappeport
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“Lilly’s Folly” by Ora Lawrence
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“Solving an Unsolved Mystery” by Brian Bywater
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“The Interrogation ” by Nathan Quinci Kurr
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“The Secret History of Water” by Rich Graces
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“LETHAL COUNTDOWN” by Caroline I.Night
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“Earth 2.0” by David Dean
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“Accidental Encounter” by Gabreal Huff
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“A Summer With the Rockwell's ” by Adelaide Metcalfe
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“Whispers of the Forest” by Rina Kim
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“Shattered Honor” by Rai Patton
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“Criminal Minds” by Paula Mulroy
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“The New Exhibit” by Nina Shylo
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$250
Prize money
435
Contest entries
133
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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