#277: Something Wicked This Way Comes
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ďťżIf youâre a musical lover like me, youâve probably marked your calendar for the release date of the upcoming Wicked film adaptation. With gorgeous costumes, a superstar cast, and new renditions of beloved songs like âDefying Gravity,â the movie is sure to be a treat for Wicked fans around the world.
I first saw the Wicked musical in my late teens, and although more than a decade has passed since then, Iâll never forget how much it moved me. In addition to its breathtaking special effects and impressive performances, the musical also has heart. It shows the origin story of a notorious fictional character, the Wicked Witch of the West, and explores relatable, resonant themes â from identity and self-acceptance to the notion of âgoodâ versus âevil.â
This week, letâs conjure up some stories inspired by Wicked. Set your story in a fairy tale land, write about a misunderstood, overlooked character, or do something completely unexpected with the prompts⌠itâs up to you!
đĽ Winner
âThe Three Little Pigs Incident: A Building Inspectorâs Reportâ by Troy Phillips
đ Winner of Contest #277
âď¸ Shortlisted
âLonging for Youth Lostâ by Ghost Writer
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #277
âA Tale of the Roseâ by Caroline Hope
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #277
âThe Moral of the Storyâ by Ian Gonzales
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #277
âThe Rehabilitation of Professor Greymaneâ by Manning Bridges
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #277
This week's prompts
Write a story about an outsider or social outcast who will do anything to fit in.
Angst â 42 stories
Start or end your story with two friends who become enemies/rivals, or vice versa.
Dramatic â 23 stories
Write from the POV of a fairy tale character sharing their side of the story.
Short Story â 109 stories
Center your story around a character who longs for something theyâve lost.
Dramatic â 90 stories
Write a story with the word âwickedâ in the title.
Short Story â 66 stories
Stories
âThe Three Little Pigs Incident: A Building Inspectorâs Reportâ by Troy Phillips
đ Winner of Contest #277
âWicked Musingsâ by Harry Stuart
Submitted to Contest #277
âA Wicked Walkâ by Brynn Helena
Submitted to Contest #277
âTears For A Lost Loveâ by Shirley Medhurst
Submitted to Contest #277
âThe Pod and the Purposeâ by Tom Skye
Submitted to Contest #277
âRoarâ by Beth Jackson
Submitted to Contest #277
âLonging for Youth Lostâ by Ghost Writer
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #277
âWicked theft. A cautionary tale.â by Trudy Jas
Submitted to Contest #277
âWicked Heartâ by Donald Haddix
Submitted to Contest #277
âThe Mirrorâs Lamentâ by Darvico Ulmeli
Submitted to Contest #277
âPiped to Freedomâ by Corey Melin
Submitted to Contest #277
âYou Don't Like Me?â by Alex V. Mortis
Submitted to Contest #277
âJohnny's Questâ by Trudy Jas
Submitted to Contest #277
âHe's Pointing a Cookie at Meâ by Daniel Rogers
Submitted to Contest #277
âWhat's in a Name?â by Murray Burns
Submitted to Contest #277
$250
Prize money
330
Contest entries
123
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Nov 22, 2024 EST
Won by Troy Phillips đ
Title: The Three Little Pigs Incident: A Building Inspectorâs Report
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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