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This week's contest:
Win $250

Familiar Strangers with Barnes & Noble Press

49 contest entries /
28 stories

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Closes at 23:59 - Oct 11 EST

Win $250 in our short story competition 🏆

We'll send you 5 prompts each week. Respond with your short story and you could win $250!

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Enter our weekly contest!

This week's theme: Familiar Strangers with Barnes & Noble Press


$250

Prize money

49

Contest entries

28

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Closes at 23:59 - Oct 11, 2024 EST
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