#88: Fairy Tale Truths
Did you know that April 2nd marks Hans Christian Andersen’s 216th birthday? Andersen’s work has been adapted and reimagined so many times it's become part of our literary DNA. In fact, it's hard to imagine the world of fairy tales without them. And while some were based on old folklore, many sprang from his own imagination — sometimes even incorporating details of his life and using the genre's fantastical trappings to write parables about his experiences.
This week we invite you to use your stories to explore larger truths. Whether you set them in a magical fairy tale realm or not, stories are a wonderful way to examine important ideas. So sit back, reflect, and prepare to let your imagination run wild through the forest.
đĽ Winner
âNo More Happy Endingsâ by Shannon Ethel
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âEven Princesses Need Haircutsâ by A.Dot Ram
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #88
âFeathered Fablesâ by Claire Lindsey
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #88
âPrincess Otilia and the Terrible Ideaâ by Rachel Kenley Fry
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #88
âA gift of great worthâ by Kollyndi Rutledge
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #88
This week's prompts
Write a cautionary fable about someone who always lies.
Adults â 117 stories
Write a story about an ordinary person speaking truth to power.
Adults â 69 stories
Write a fairy tale about an outsider trying to fit in.
Kids â 173 stories
Write about an author famous for their fairy tale retellings.
Teens â 73 stories
Stories
âNo More Happy Endingsâ by Shannon Ethel
đ Winner of Contest #88
âAm I good enough today?â by ăâđ¸đđâđšđźđ¸â ă
Submitted to Contest #88
âEven Princesses Need Haircutsâ by A.Dot Ram
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #88
âBad High School Teacherâ by Deidra Whitt Lovegren
Submitted to Contest #88
âOne Dayâ by Amiable Sorceress
Submitted to Contest #88
â The Dream of Mr. Scarab â by Dinendra AV
Submitted to Contest #88
âWhat's wrong with Happily Ever After? â by Moon Lion
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âStand Upâ by Writer Maniac
Submitted to Contest #88
âStarry Nightâ by Maya -
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âLittle Billy and the Bluebirdâ by Kanika G
Submitted to Contest #88
âFoxâ by Amany Sayed
Submitted to Contest #88
âAll My Stars â by Nainika Gupta
Submitted to Contest #88
âFeathered Fablesâ by Claire Lindsey
âď¸ Shortlisted for Contest #88
âThe Visitor in the City -Script-â by Nainika Gupta
Submitted to Contest #88
âMy Unfunny Valentine (Another Fractured Fairy Tale)â by Stevie B
Submitted to Contest #88
$50
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Apr 09, 2021 EST
Won by Shannon Ethel đ
Title: No More Happy Endings
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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