#67: The Great Escape
There are times when the world feels so chaotic and out of our control that a break from reality is called for. And what better way to leave everything behind than jumping headfirst into the escapism of stories?
Whether it’s a larger-than-life situation, a comforting old trope, or a genre that’s literally out of this world, stories have been providing people with a way to retreat from their troubles ever since humanity first started telling them around a fire.
To truly keep in the spirit of escapism, make sure you fully immerse both yourself and the reader in the world you’re creating. Use sensory details to really pull us in — make us see, smell, and taste every detail of your story, so that we fully believe we’re standing alongside the characters. After all, the real world will still be here when the story’s over.
🥇 Winner
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Flight Risk” by Ellen Boyd
“Ghost Dreams” by G.b. Singh
This week's prompts:
Stories
“FAKE” by Angelina Tran
“Before you go🖤” by Ari Reynes
“Glass Ceiling” by Lina Ozz
$50
Prize money
867
Submissions
Ended on 23:59 - Nov 13, 2020 EST
Won by Deidra Lovegren 🏆
Title: Your Poor Rick
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