#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
“What Once Was ” by Sahasra Labhala
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“I didn't see that one coming” by Helen Tokley
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“A Big Deal” by CJ Larsen
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“The League of United Planets” by Lonnie Larson
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“It felt so real” by Lapanda Mason
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“The uprising has begun!” by Moosky M
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“Mind The Gap” by Mara M
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“i had a dream (i got everything i wanted)” by Solstice Polaris
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“Thanks-taking” by Kng. Zay
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“A Tip” by Kirk Nelson
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“Filling Empty Shoes” by Cedric Herman
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“Awake At The Wake” by Judi Wallower
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“Mr. More-ph” by Douglas R
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“Animal instincts ” by Willie Tee
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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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