#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
“ROMANTIC COUPLE” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN
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“Scrolls of Betrayal” by Lexy A.P.
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“Curiosity Killed the Cat” by Evander Lovell
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“The Last Full Moon” by Martina Leslie
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“Perfect” by Marie ONeal
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“Amy” by Frances Benjamin
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“Kiwi Version Of Omerta” by Anna Rogers
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“Identical” by Ludy Loony
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“I'm in Love With Him” by Stephanie Pillars
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“DEALING WITH DORA” by Claire Tennant
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“The Mafia Trial” by A.K. Truss
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“Truths Untold” by Mathic M
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“Weakest Link” by Mildred Achoch
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“The Lunar Marketplace ” by Bethany Henrich
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“A Spot of Trouble - Part 1” by Riva Darva
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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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