#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
“Besties” by Renie Smith
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“A quiet suburban community” by Noemi Csokas
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“Mama said, Dad said” by Poppy LaC.
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“The School Bus ” by Megan DuPree
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“The last day” by Atr Sep
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“Guess what? I’m related to Frankenstein” by D. Rohan Rowal
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“Choices” by Abby Powers
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“The Wheel of Dùghall” by Even Andrews
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“The Prostitute Princess” by Robin Tillman
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“There she was, just a-walkin’ down the street, ” by Stewart McLeish
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“Agincourt: Ungrateful Courage” by Tony Smith
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“Vampire, Esquire” by Jamila M.
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“Stop And Blow The Dandelions” by Ananya Bhalla
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“The Girl Who Wanted To Go To Princeton” by McKenna Harris
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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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