#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.
This week's prompts
Write about a mischievous pixie or trickster god.
Kids – 206 stories
Stories
“Shoes” by Carrie O'Keefe
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“All Too Innocent” by Angelina S.
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“Black shirts, handcuffs and Duchenne smiles” by DEACTIVATED ACCOUNT
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“A Call Gone Wrong” by Valerie June
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“Does an opportunistic fairy count?” by Kathleen `Woods
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“Tit for tat” by Scott Skinner
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“A Phool's Paradise” by Christina Reynolds
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“Eris and the Golden Apple of Discord” by Vanessa Queens
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“Sleight of Paw” by Ellie Yu
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“Fool Me Twice” by Shannon Ethel
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“The Pranksta#5803” by Arwen Dove
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“A Change in Pluto” by Rose Quartz
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“Patron Saint Mickey” by David G.
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“An Unexpected Guest” by Lani Lane
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“Captain Bounce” by Joshua G. J. Insole
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$50
Prize money
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Contest entries
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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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