#7: Scrumdiddlyumptious
Did you know: September 13th is Roald Dahl's birthday — so a "gloriumptious" Roald Dahl Day to you!
Roald Dahl was a children's book author, best known for classics like Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Gian Peach, and, well, the list of his beloved children's books goes on and on.
Dahl not only created whimsical worlds within his stories, he also created new diction, inventing words such as "gloriumptious" (pure marvelousness), "biffsquiggled" (being confused or puzzled), "churgle" (gurgling with laughter), and "ringbeller" (a really good dream).
This week, our prompts are all elements pulled from Roald Dahl's phizz-whizzing (splendid) books.
🥇 Winner
“Don't Drink The Stars” by Adriana K. Maxwell
🏆 Winner of Contest #7
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Enlightened” by Dana Schellings
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #7
“The Sun Went Down Some Time Ago” by Joe Glocke
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #7
“Skipping Stones” by Sydney Ling
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #7
“The Last Cacao” by Chynna Pace
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #7
“The Chase” by Steve Roberts
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #7
“Hear my voice” by Chris Casburn
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #7
This week's prompts
Write a story with a child narrator.
Kids – 37 stories
Write a story that mixes everyday situations with surreal surroundings.
High School – 26 stories
Write a story where a chocolate cake plays a significant role.
Funny – 34 stories
Write a story about a person longing for family.
Angst – 44 stories
Write a story infused with dark humor.
Funny – 15 stories
Stories
“Don't Drink The Stars” by Adriana K. Maxwell
🏆 Winner of Contest #7
“The Comicbook Kid” by Joshua G. J. Insole
Submitted to Contest #7
“Living Bomb” by Cam Croz
Submitted to Contest #7
“Pills” by Erin Green
Submitted to Contest #7
“Annoying Homework” by Holly Pierce
Submitted to Contest #7
“Dreaming Reality” by Donart Zymberi
Submitted to Contest #7
“Enlightened” by Dana Schellings
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #7
“The Sun Went Down Some Time Ago” by Joe Glocke
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #7
“Skipping Stones” by Sydney Ling
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #7
“A Blazing Beginning ” by Lourdes Cruz
Submitted to Contest #7
“Lollipop ” by Holly Pierce
Submitted to Contest #7
“The First Date” by Unknown User
Submitted to Contest #7
“A Killer Friendship” by Courtney Langevin
Submitted to Contest #7
“My Afterlife” by Sally Lee
Submitted to Contest #7
“The Sword of Mord Thal” by Ryan Lieb
Submitted to Contest #7
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Sep 20, 2019 EST
Won by Adriana K. Maxwell 🏆
Title: Don't Drink The Stars
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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