Write a Western-inspired story in a new genre or setting (e.g. a space western, fantasy western, etc.)

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“Nexus of the Galactic Frontier” by Dylan E. Stettner

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[Contains strong language]“What are we supposed to do?” asked Sara.“What we always do, fight like hell and make it out alive,” Bolt replied, lacking his usual enthusiasm that she had hoped for in this situation.They were trapped aboard their mulehauler by the Galactic Authority, so called peacekeepers who would not hesitate to execute petty criminals. Five authority battleships surrounded them on all sides in the empty expanse they found themselves in.“There's too many B, there is no way we-”“That's enough. We've done this before. Get ready,...

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“Rumor Has It” by Brittney Duenes

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The wails of the widow traveled across Bandera like bells on hightailing cattle. The streets were empty of people, all smart enough to hide behind their shutters or go about their indoor business as if their hands didn’t tremble from doing the same mundane activities they did every day. I’d been caught in a pretty precarious situation before I knew the Gunslingers had rode in. As I knew, my mother would have told me, ‘Don’t get your knickers undone before the cow patties come flying.’ Basically, don’t screw around because bad things could ha...

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“A Narrow Escape” by Olivia Rose

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Thump! Thump! Crash! Rock gives way beneath Henry’s sword and clatters to the ground around him, dusting his clothes and hair with rubble. Brushing debris from his tunic and leather vest, Henry steps forward into the vast cavern beyond the shattered rock. “Good work, Ry-Ry,” a voice calls from behind him. A shadow falls into step behind Henry, flanked by two others. Henry flinches at the nickname, “Don’t call me that,” he mutters to the shadow. It— like its owner— is slender and wispy; dressed in a man’s clothes but unable to hide t...

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Write a Western-inspired story in a new genre or setting (e.g. a space western, fantasy western, etc.)

Submissions are closed

✍️ 78 stories

“Nexus of the Galactic Frontier” by Dylan E. Stettner

“Rumor Has It” by Brittney Duenes

“A Narrow Escape” by Olivia Rose

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about a stranger coming to town and shaking up the order of things.

Set your story in a desert town.

Write a story about someone undertaking a long, dangerous journey.

Write a story about someone seeking revenge for a past wrong.

Contest #204

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$250

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Contest entries

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