#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.
This week's prompts
Write about a pirate captain obsessed with finding a mythical treasure.
Adventure – 144 stories
Write a thriller about someone who witnesses a murder… except there’s no evidence that a murder took place.
Thriller and Suspense – 219 stories
Write a space adventure story that features a visit to an alien marketplace.
Science Fiction – 123 stories
Stories
“How love found them” by Bem George
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“The Lies of Dan and Terry” by Karin Naude
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“Two love tale” by Hannah Etete
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“The Fake Couple” by Hassan Bin Arshad
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“The Last Beat ” by Makennah Cugini
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“COUPLES NEXT DOOR” by Martin Buckell
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“Contractual” by Chelsea Minjarez
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“A Death and a Broken Heart” by Katherine Lockey
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“Unknown Betrayal ” by Saphyre Miller
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“Is there any other answer?” by Paula Pont
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“Scandal at Pennsylvania Avenus” by Apsara Rodrigo
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“Behind You” by Allyssa Agliam
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“Make Your Escape (Before it's too late)” by Carole Cobos
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“The Princess in My Tower ” by Sybil Goodheart
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“Homeward Bound ” by Rebecca Welch
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$50
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Nov 13, 2020 EST
Won by Deidra Whitt Lovegren 🏆
Title: Your Poor Rick
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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