#82: How App-ropriate
Love it or loathe it, there’s no denying that modern technology has reshaped literally every aspect of our daily lives. From the way we stay in touch with family and friends, to the ready access of information (or misinformation), to how we work and then spend our hard-earned cash, there’s no part of modern life that isn’t impacted by technology.
And it’s safe to say the advancement of tech is only accelerating. But while some characters welcome — or even help usher in — this changing world, others won’t be so accepting. This week, let’s take a look at some of the highs and lows of a world run by algorithms.
🥇 Winner
“ALN23061912RK” by Cyndy Reads
🏆 Winner of Contest #82
⭐️ Shortlisted
“My Toaster Hates Me” by Joshua Trockel
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #82
“Emotional Intelligence” by Zelda C. Thorne
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #82
“Osteoarthritis” by Nina Chyll
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #82
“Bethany Blooms” by Emine Beasley
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #82
“Maladroit” by Anne McSommers
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #82
“The Device” by Rachel Girard
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #82
This week's prompts
Your character has just realized the app they’ve been developing has become self-aware. How do they react?
Science Fiction – 74 stories
Write a historical fiction story about someone working at a company that helped revolutionize early computers.
Historical Fiction – 17 stories
Write a near-future thriller where a piece of everyday technology has turned against your character — and only your character.
Thriller and Suspense – 131 stories
Write about an android just trying to blend in with their human companions.
Science Fiction – 223 stories
Stories
“ALN23061912RK” by Cyndy Reads
🏆 Winner of Contest #82
“Look Among the Stars ” by Nainika Gupta
Submitted to Contest #82
“Just Two Friends” by Writer Maniac
Submitted to Contest #82
“Dawn of Technology ” by Nainika Gupta
Submitted to Contest #82
“A heart made out of metal” by 🕊 🎀 𝒱𝒶𝓇𝓈𝒽𝒶 𝒱𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓁 🎀 🕊
Submitted to Contest #82
“Ice Cream Therapy ” by Nainika Gupta
Submitted to Contest #82
“Coralynn” by Nora Ouardi
Submitted to Contest #82
“Her Majesty's Sky” by Amiable Sorceress
Submitted to Contest #82
“Crush” by Rayhan Hidayat
Submitted to Contest #82
“A Revolution, I Suppose” by Maya -
Submitted to Contest #82
“The Very Important Glasses” by 【ↇ𝔸𝕂𝕆⇝𝔹𝔼𝔸ℝ 】
Submitted to Contest #82
“Play Along” by Moon Lion
Submitted to Contest #82
“Accidents Happen” by 𝙰𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚢𝚜𝚝 ~
Submitted to Contest #82
“the Champions: Part 3” by Genderqueer Eyeliner
Submitted to Contest #82
$50
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Feb 26, 2021 EST
Won by Cyndy Reads 🏆
Title: ALN23061912RK
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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