#262: Turn Up the Heat
What’s not to love about summer? There's something so wonderful about spending lazy afternoons taking a stroll in the sunshine or cooling off with an ice-cold drink by a pool. I can still remember how excited I would feel on the last day of school, just hours away from barbecues, beach days, and family picnics.
With summer in full swing for many of us, let’s write some stories that center around long, sweltering days. Will your tale take place at a fancy resort or a crowded park? How about a county fair or an island getaway? No matter what you choose, make sure to bring on the heat!
This week's prompts
Write about a summer vacation gone wrong.
Summer – 66 stories
Start or end your story with a heatwave announcement.
Summer – 34 stories
Write about a character who is allergic to heat.
Summer – 26 stories
Center your story around an unexpected summer fling.
Summer – 55 stories
Set your story during the hottest day of the year.
Summer – 90 stories
Stories
“MARISOL” by David Gold
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“Stationary ” by Cailey Tebow
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“Cliff Jumping” by Juliet Colyer
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“One hot summer” by Daniel Ward
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“1500 Feet” by Phil Martin
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“Hottest Day of the Year” by M.J. Sumner
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“Redefining Tradition: Amina's Awakening” by Mara Rouge
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“Thirst for Courage” by Aurora Aurea
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“Don't Feed the Birds” by D.C. Wright
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“Climb the Ladder” by Ray Tennison
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“The Traditional Summer Crime” by Caylen Kampen
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“"Girl of the Dark Baths in the Sun"” by Stephvon Dames
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“Helter Swelter” by Cat Lockhart
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“Chance Meeting in Dogenzaka” by Jessica Yamaguchi
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“I Saw The Light” by Misha Tuesday
Submitted to Contest #262
$250
Prize money
271
Contest entries
91
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Aug 09, 2024 EST
Won by Tess Ross-Callahan 🏆
Title: Hair-Dryer Day
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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