#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.
🥇 Winner
“Samill the Trickster” by Catherine Hill
🏆 Winner of Contest #87
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Regarding the Meat” by Story Time
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #87
“Meek Maverick ” by Rambling Beth
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #87
“Lottie for Mayor” by Amanda Fox
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #87
“A Guac to Remember” by Pieter Kreyns
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #87
This week's prompts
Write about a mischievous pixie or trickster god.
Kids – 207 stories
Stories
“Samill the Trickster” by Catherine Hill
🏆 Winner of Contest #87
“The Beat of Bongos” by Ashlyn Marie
Submitted to Contest #87
“Goddess of Chaos” by Deidra Whitt Lovegren
Submitted to Contest #87
“Befuddled ” by Aarshia Ray
Submitted to Contest #87
“You Have Been Pranked” by Writer Maniac
Submitted to Contest #87
“The Wrath of Aphrodite ” by Alejandra Medina
Submitted to Contest #87
“Forgotten” by Amany Sayed
Submitted to Contest #87
“Regarding the Meat” by Story Time
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #87
“Now Reap What I sow” by Moon Lion
Submitted to Contest #87
“The Winged Gate” by Nainika Gupta
Submitted to Contest #87
“Meek Maverick ” by Rambling Beth
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #87
“The World's Greatest Prankster” by Kanika G
Submitted to Contest #87
“Lottie for Mayor” by Amanda Fox
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #87
“Not Lies and Pranks” by Williwaw Puleon
Submitted to Contest #87
$50
Prize money
494
Contest entries
0
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Apr 02, 2021 EST
Won by Catherine Hill 🏆
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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