#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 – 192 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 Blotting” by Brian Haddad
Submitted to Contest #260
“I'm Broken” by Jason Basaraba
Submitted to Contest #260
“Night Watchers of the Rain” by Carol Stewart
Submitted to Contest #260
“Dangerous Article” by Karen Hope
Submitted to Contest #260
“The Frost's Embrace” by W. H. Goodwater
Submitted to Contest #260
“Locket” by Kendall Defoe
Submitted to Contest #260
“Well, Sh*t. I'm Dead” by Beau Danner
Submitted to Contest #260
“The Lesson” by TE Wetzel
Submitted to Contest #260
“O Mother, Please Send My Father Across” by Anshu Yadav
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #260
“My Girls” by James Scott
Submitted to Contest #260
“The Farm” by Scott Christenson
Submitted to Contest #260
“Easy Money” by Eddie Whitlock
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #260
“Awake” by Sherri Moorer
Submitted to Contest #260
$250
Prize money
436
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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