#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
“Daymare” by Connor Lindsay
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“Rude Awakening” by Daniel R. Mangru
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“It Was All a Dream” by Simona Sordoni
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“Devil's Game” by Grayson Chilcote
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“Nocturne” by Parimmaphatra W.S.
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“My Mind is the Axe” by Sofia Lin
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“Deep Red Relief” by Nevada Gay
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“The Great Baby Bust: Operation Newborn” by Josephine Damm
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“Through the Willows” by Cassie Varney
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“The Weatherman's Elephant” by A. Lea Frost
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“Closet. Mahogany. Keyhole.” by James Kulp
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“Mary” by Catherine Robertson
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“Filling in the Blanks With Giraffes” by Alex Rohling
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“The Greatest Dream of All” by Eccles Garstang
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“Deep Waters” by Alan David Pelcastre Trejo
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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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