#84: A Year In
As we start March again, it’s impossible not to think about what was going on in the world this time last year. For many of us, it was the beginning of lockdown and a radical shift in the way we were suddenly living our lives. Working from home, remote learning, and social distancing were totally unfamiliar concepts — but oh, we were about to become well acquainted.
This milestone has been hard on a lot of people, but as writers it often helps to use our work to address what’s stressing us out. So this week, let’s not shy away from the sadness, frustration, or fear this anniversary brings up, but instead use it to fuel our creative efforts — and hopefully find some healing along the way.
This week's prompts
Write a story that spans exactly a year and takes place in a single room.
Winter – 210 stories
Stories
“Threads and Needles” by Ali Berg
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“Fearless” by H L McQuaid
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“A Motherly Cure” by Skyler Woods
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“Mommy Comes First” by Zahra Daya
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“The start towards the end (Part 1)” by Aman Fatima
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“Written in Stardust” by Claire Lindsey
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“The Reluctant Vampiress ” by Daniel R. Hayes
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“Not-So-Silent” by Madalyn Meyers
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“Bracelets” by Corbin Sage
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“Rodney” by Scott Skinner
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #84
“Emmett” by Corbin Sage
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“Ten Shades of Red (25 to Life) ” by Courtney C
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“A Trio Under Lockdown.” by Shannon Ruane
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“The Walking Plague” by Daniel R. Hayes
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“White Room (Part 3)” by Trinity Womack
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Mar 12, 2021 EST
Won by Evelyn Kill 🏆
Title: How the Fish Survive
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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