#263: Heroes and Villains
If you’re an avid cinemagoer, you’ve probably seen trailers or posters for the recently released superhero comedy film Deadpool & Wolverine. Personally, I’m looking forward to seeing two beloved characters set aside their differences to save the world — and potentially start an unlikely friendship along the way.
Inspired by Deadpool & Wolverine, this week's prompts center around protagonists and antagonists. Create a new kind of hero or villain, parody a character who already exists, or go totally off script and interpret the prompts in a creative, unexpected way… the choice is yours!
This week's prompts
Write a story from the antagonist’s point of view.
Character – 84 stories
Start or end your story with a hero losing their powers.
Character – 42 stories
Write about two mortal enemies who must work together.
Character – 29 stories
Center your story around someone facing their biggest fear or enemy.
Character – 71 stories
Write the origin story of a notorious villain.
Character – 89 stories
Stories
“Leave ” by Chloe Pierce
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“Cracked Under Pressure” by Ellie Northrop
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“And Then He Killed My Minion” by Iona Cottle
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“The Origin of Mr.Riddles: The World’s Greatest Thief. ” by Alex Solomon
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“THE ARTIST'S CHOICE” by Glenna Agnew
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“Layla and the Dream Competition” by Kathryn Minicozzi
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“Replay” by Christine Richardson
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“Mere Woman” by Lonnie Russo
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“The Voice of Hate” by Rudy Greene
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“A Matter of Happenstance” by David Elkind
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“"Broken Heart of Red"” by Stephvon Dames
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“The power of time” by Laura Camacho Frias
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“TRADITION” by Josiah Mporampora
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“The Ashen Phoenix: The Rise and Fall of Alara Thorne” by Yanna Khaleel
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“The Door” by Paul Hellyer
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$250
Prize money
315
Contest entries
109
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Aug 16, 2024 EST
Won by Eliza Entwistle 🏆
Title: Petrified
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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