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This week's contest:
Win $250

The Five Stages

48 contest entries /
35 stories

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Closes at 23:59 - Jun 21 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!

Contest #255 LIVE

Enter our weekly contest!

This week's theme: The Five Stages


$250

Prize money

48

Contest entries

35

Stories

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Days

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Hours

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Mins

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Closes at 23:59 - Jun 21, 2024 EST
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