#87: Fool Me Once
From trickster gods to office pranks, humans have long been fascinated by mischief and mayhem. There’s just something about breaking free of the rules of polite society and causing a bit of chaos that appeals deeply to our psyche.
This week, let’s embrace that playful spirit. Whether it’s someone being pranked or doing the pranking, there’s plenty of opportunity to dive deep into your characters’ motives and reactions. No joke — it’s time to break out the (metaphorical) cream pies and throw some anarchy at your protagonists.
đĽ Winner
âSamill the Tricksterâ by Catherine Hill
đ Winner of Contest #87
âď¸ Shortlisted
âRegarding the Meatâ by Story Time
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #87
âMeek Maverick â by Rambling Beth
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #87
âLottie for Mayorâ by Amanda Fox
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #87
âA Guac to Rememberâ by Pieter Kreyns
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #87
This week's prompts
Write about a mischievous pixie or trickster god.
Kids â 206 stories
Write about someone whoâs spent a whole year planning a big prank, and now theyâre finally ready to pull it off.
Middle School â 75 stories
Write about someone who hates pranks and spends April Foolsâ Day doing good deeds instead.
Holiday â 69 stories
Stories
âSamill the Tricksterâ by Catherine Hill
đ Winner of Contest #87
âThe Beat of Bongosâ by Ashlyn Marie
Submitted to Contest #87
âGoddess of Chaosâ by Deidra Whitt Lovegren
Submitted to Contest #87
âBefuddled â by Aarshia Ray
Submitted to Contest #87
âYou Have Been Prankedâ by Writer Maniac
Submitted to Contest #87
âThe Wrath of Aphrodite â by Alejandra Medina
Submitted to Contest #87
âRegarding the Meatâ by Story Time
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #87
âNow Reap What I sowâ by Moon Lion
Submitted to Contest #87
âThe Winged Gateâ by Nainika Gupta
Submitted to Contest #87
âMeek Maverick â by Rambling Beth
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #87
âThe World's Greatest Pranksterâ by Kanika G
Submitted to Contest #87
âLottie for Mayorâ by Amanda Fox
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #87
âDisclaimerâ by Lani Lane
Submitted to Contest #87
âNot Lies and Pranksâ by Williwaw Puleon
Submitted to Contest #87
$50
Prize money
492
Contest entries
0
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Apr 02, 2021 EST
Won by Catherine Hill đ
Title: Samill the Trickster
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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