#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
“Warabe Jizo” by David Kolf
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“What it Means to be a Monster” by Hanna Walker
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“My Best Friend, The Ghost” by Kimberly Talisse
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“A father for Niamh” by Jeffrey McDonald
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“Wasted Vacation” by Tyler Basti
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“Happy Birthday” by Nox Koven
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“A Crow's Business” by Kay Martin
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“Three cats.” by Rose Lind
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“Being a Champion” by Amber Sayer
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“Amongst the Wind and Waves” by Charlotte Li
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“Fire” by Fatima Aladdin
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“Patient 27 ” by Olivia Rose
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“The Comedians” by Caleb Patstone
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“Copycats” by Derrek Carman
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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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