#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.
This week's prompts
Write a cautionary fable about someone who always lies.
Adults – 117 stories
Write a story about an ordinary person speaking truth to power.
Adults – 69 stories
Write a fairy tale about an outsider trying to fit in.
Kids – 173 stories
Write about an author famous for their fairy tale retellings.
Teens – 73 stories
Stories
“Sorry...” by Sumaiya Shaikh
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“What Happened Once Upon A Time Ago ” by J. Olen
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“Zelda The Ordinary Girl” by Marcia H.
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“Royal Holiday” by Ryan Dupont
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“Smoke and mirrors” by NK Hatendi
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“The Ladder of Success” by Eric Hyzer
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“The Two Sided Man” by Hana J
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“Positioning the Donkey” by Madeleine Fromgei
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“Princess Azula and I” by Luciel Frazer
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“The Other side of the Savior ” by Bisi Adekola
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“"POWER IN THE WORK FORCE"” by Robin Simon
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“Love is the Greatest Power” by Amogh Bodhi
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“The Hunter, Hunted” by Nicola Niemc
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“To Sacrifice a Heart” by Kai S
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“Dead Man's Princess” by E.C. Nickelson
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Ended on 23:59 - Apr 09, 2021 EST
Won by Shannon Ethel 🏆
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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