#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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188 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
“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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“Refocusing” by S.G. Williams
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“The Wheel of Dùghall” by Even Andrews
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“Unpredicatable, irresistable, you” by Pearly D'Souza
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“Either Way” by Nick Physick
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“The Birthday of Joy” by Rudransh Sharma
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“ToyzNStuff” by Emily Grace
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“Orion's Time” by Jeanine Rogers
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“Vampire, Esquire” by Jamila M.
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“The Wedding” by Grace McKibbin
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“TSA Restraint at Puerto Rico on Vacation” by Myra Cook
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“Car Guys” by Aleah McCallum
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$250
Prize money
428
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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