#58: Lights Out
Whether it’s a summer storm or a blizzard, we’ve all had the “pleasure” of going about our day when suddenly the lights flicker out. No matter what you were doing before, it’s fair to say your plans are now disrupted — and may be for quite some time.
In the modern era, electricity is the backbone of pretty much everything we do. From keeping our food fresh to helping us stay connected, it powers our daily lives. These days, it’s even how many of us get to work.
This week’s prompts invite you to consider what happens to your characters when those routines are broken. Do they flounder, or do they thrive? And what lengths will they go to in order to return to normal?
🥇 Winner
“In the Dark” by Julie Bissell
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“This week's prompts
Write about someone who purposefully causes a power outage.
Thriller and Suspense
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150 stories
Write a story where the power goes out on a spaceship or submarine.
Adventure
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89 stories
Write about a character who’s stuck in an elevator when the power goes out.
Thriller and Suspense
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255 stories
Write a story about someone feeling powerless.
Narrative
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292 stories
Stories
“In the Dark” by Julie Bissell
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“Leaving you” by Paige Mackey
“For Your Sake” by Jade Young
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“Shattered” by Doubra Akika
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“Drip, Drip” by ☆ Ariadne ☆
“Bloody Thrones” by Lynn Penny
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“Jupiter” by Zilla Babbitt
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Prize money
900
Contest entries
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Sep 11, 2020 EST
Won by Julie Bissell 🏆
Title: In the Dark
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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