#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
“Memories & Time; Love Doesn't Have a Face” by Stephen Laviera
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“I'd Like To A-Freud That In The Future” by Jasmine Johnstone
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“A 2024 JATAKA TALE” by Antoine Polgar
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“The Assassin” by William Allfree
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“And Never To Return” by Gregg Voss
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“Tina's Knitting” by Andre B. Corbin
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“The Roles We Play” by Debbie Wingate
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“You Are What You See ” by Heather Congrove
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“A Promise Sewn, A Promise Hewn” by Jesse Michael Berryman
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“Risen” by Laura Camacho Frias
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“Candlestick Kingdom ” by Liv Chocolate
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“Twice Fractured Fairy Tale” by Joseph Ellis
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“The Scandalous Expulsion of Jason Palmer” by Alex Solomon
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“Who's the Ugliest of All” by Kay Reeves
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“Break” by Heidi Selig
Submitted to Contest #260
$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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