#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
“All Good Things...” by Dom Murph
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“Fluffy’s Remorse” by Richard Morris
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“The Ring” by Esther Aardsma
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“The Flying ” by Daniel Unda
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“All Dolled Up” by Brandon Ohl
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“The Perfect Partnership” by Mackenzie Mohnacky
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“A Rage To Burn ” by Timothy Holland
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“Twin Adventure: A Spirit, A Dream, A Deliverance” by Claudine Bailey
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“Dragon Dialog No. 1 (From the foundational documents of the Church of the Meaningless Coincidence)” by Drew Herman
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“The Hidden Future ” by Arnav Janeesh
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“Build A Husband” by Nan Qu
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“Fatima Meets A New, Old Friend” by Ebhoni Sanders
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“No, Not Surprised” by Odiseo Quintin
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“Is Memory Lane Always This Bumpy?” by Jeff Meade
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“No dog, dog.” by Jan Holley
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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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