#79: The Family You Choose
They say blood is thicker than water — but is it always?
The truth is that not all families offer healthy relationships to each other, and sometimes the harsh act of cutting them out of your life may be the best course of action. Fortunately, we can still meet people who love us no matter what and become our new families. Not to mention adoptions, blended families, and all the wonderful ways people connect with and support each other, regardless of whether they share any DNA. It's fair to say that family is a lot more than blood!
This week, we’re going to turn family life upside down and examine all the ways that family succeeds — and fails — for our characters.
🥇 Winner
“Puzzle Pieces” by Reha A
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Empty Chairs” by Cathryn V
“Broken Ties” by Emma Ruth
“The Songbird” by Jody Serey
This week's prompts
Stories
“Puzzle Pieces” by Reha A
“Stef's Ethics” by Lemon Lime
“Origami” by Amiable Sorceress
“Dear Cody” by 𝙰𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚢𝚜𝚝 ~
“Morri ” by Rhondalise Mitza
“Paper Cuts” by 【ↇ𝔸𝕂𝕆⇝𝔹𝔼𝔸ℝ 】
“Letting Go” by Maya -
$50
Prize money
915
Contest entries
0
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Feb 05, 2021 EST
Won by Reha A 🏆
Title: Puzzle Pieces
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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