#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
“Perry & Izzy” by Joshua G. J. Insole
Submitted to Contest #84
“The barrier is ME.” by Holly Fister
Submitted to Contest #84
“What lies ahead” by Vanessa Queens
Submitted to Contest #84
“July 25th. ” by Jamie Avocado
Submitted to Contest #84
“Tears are Ticklish” by Nina Thompson
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #84
“Today, Yesterday or Tomorrow” by Alana Avellino
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #84
“Robber Baron” by Rachel Loughran
Submitted to Contest #84
“Day On Replay” by Jay DMer
Submitted to Contest #84
“Rain Date” by Kathleen March
Submitted to Contest #84
“Playtime’s Over” by Monica D
Submitted to Contest #84
“Amidst the Ache” by Favour Ori
Submitted to Contest #84
“Roma, Child of Mars” by Amanda Fox
Submitted to Contest #84
“THE PALE BOX” by Cole Lane
Submitted to Contest #84
“A New-Build” by Nyla N
Submitted to Contest #84
“The Solemnity of Shadows” by James Holgate
Submitted to Contest #84
$50
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Contest entries
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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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