#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
“The Love Letters” by Gingers Mom
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“On the Wrong Case” by Faith Boonstra
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“Et moi, et moi, et moi” by Madeleine Foster
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“Rescue AID” by William Pepper
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“Portraits of Death” by Philip Potena
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“Elliot” by Abbi McDaniel
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“I Played” by Cheryl Pope
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“THE LAMB AND THE LION” by Glenna Agnew
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“M is for Mother” by Rose Willows
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“A Mother's Murder” by Brooke V.
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“Phaedric's Legacy” by Kimberley Connor
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“Of Castles and Cages” by Andrea Krist
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“The Cards We Draw, The Ones We Play” by Monique Lewis
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“Danni” by William Siebold
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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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