#275: The Witching Hour
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Throughout my childhood, I was terribly afraid of the dark — especially after learning about the “witching hour,” the time of night when supernatural events are supposedly most likely to occur. Between the hours of midnight and 3 a.m., you’d find me either sleeping or hiding under the covers, trying my best to ignore every unfamiliar sound and looming shadow.
While I’m no longer afraid of the dark, I still think about the witching hour every now and then, especially around this time of the year. Could there really be a veil between the spiritual and physical worlds that somehow gets thinner at night, making it easier for spirits to cross over?
For this week’s contest, let’s write some stories inspired by time, witchcraft, and the supernatural. Will you conjure up a cozy, heartwarming tale or weave a darker, more sinister story? The choice is yours!
This week's prompts
Write a story from the point of view of a witch, spirit, or corpse.
Short Story
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129 stories
Start your story with a character being led somewhere by a black cat.
Dramatic
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69 stories
Write a story about someone who’s running out of time.
Angst
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45 stories
Center your story around someone who’s being haunted — by what or whom is up to you.
Dramatic
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100 stories
Write a story that includes the line “Better late than never.”
Short Story
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40 stories
Stories
“F#ck Off, Cat!” by Thomas Wetzel
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“Routine” by Kendall Defoe
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“Payback” by Kevin Keegan
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“Sanctuary” by W. H. Goodwater
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“The Taste of Rot ” by Henri Porritt
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“This Hallowed Night” by Myranda Marie
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“Ghosted” by John K Adams
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“Lala's lust for Life” by Dzhamilia Gasanova
Submitted to Contest #275
“A Box of Forgiveness” by Cindy Calder
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“Shadow Leads” by James Scott
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“Ticking Timebomb” by Fern Everton
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“The Forgotten Hour” by Alexandra Noir
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“Cops and Ghosts” by Jack Bennett
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“Revenge of the Crows” by Jack Kimball
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“Mary Worth” by Kim Olson
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$250
Prize money
383
Contest entries
168
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Nov 08, 2024 EST
Won by Eliza Leonel 🏆
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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