#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.
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âNo More Happy Endingsâ by Shannon Ethel
âď¸ Shortlisted
âEven Princesses Need Haircutsâ by A.Dot Ram
âFeathered Fablesâ by Claire Lindsey
âA gift of great worthâ by Kollyndi Rutledge
This week's prompts
Write a cautionary fable about someone who always lies.
Adults
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118 stories
Write a story about an ordinary person speaking truth to power.
Adults
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71 stories
Write a fairy tale about an outsider trying to fit in.
Kids
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175 stories
Write about an author famous for their fairy tale retellings.
Teens
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74 stories
Stories
âNo More Happy Endingsâ by Shannon Ethel
âEven Princesses Need Haircutsâ by A.Dot Ram
âOne Dayâ by Amiable Sorceress
â The Dream of Mr. Scarab â by Dinendra AV
âStand Upâ by Writer Maniac
âStarry Nightâ by Maya -
âLittle Billy and the Bluebirdâ by Kanika G
âFoxâ by Amany Sayed
âAll My Stars â by Nainika Gupta
âFeathered Fablesâ by Claire Lindsey
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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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