#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
“letter to Death” by Page Jenkins
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“A Perfect Date ” by Jennifer Greenwood
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“The Greatest Foe” by Jed Cope
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“Private Fears in Public Places” by E. H. Main
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“The Door” by Paul Hellyer
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“Hebron” by 𝔊𝔲𝔞𝔡𝔞𝔩𝔲𝔭𝔢 𝔗𝔢𝔩𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔞𝔯
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“"Broken Heart of Red"” by Stephvon Dames
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“A Tattered Flag” by N Martin
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“Mere Woman” by Lonnie Russo
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“The Villain's Hero” by Liz Reda
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“My Family's Murder” by Tessa Hanna
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“BREAKING NEWS: Local Nuisance Sends In Annoying "Manifesto"” by Lily Barnes
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“The Architect in the Shadows” by Cheryl Martin
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“Live and Let Live” by Jeff Raderstrong
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“A wolf in sheep's clothing” by James Little
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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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