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Stranger things 👾

 
Over the past three years, the sci-fi horror TV series Stranger Things has held millions captivated with its 1980's small-town America setting and supernatural monsters. 

For anyone who hasn't watched it, there are now three seasons for you to binge on Netflix. The story revolves around the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, and a group of friends on the cusp of teenhood who find themselves fighting to save the world.

Amidst the 1980s nostalgia and fantastical elements, Stranger Things resonates because of the very real and relatable themes it incorporates. And, at the end of the day, that's what makes any story really great: the human emotions it conveys.

This week, our prompts have been inspired by Stranger Things in that they're all themes pulled from the show. The best part is that all of these themes are universally relatable and could lead to literally an endless number of different stories. We're looking forward to reading yours!

P.S - Can't get enough Stranger Things? Check out this blog post of 12 Must-Read Novels If You Love the Hit Show.
  1. Write a story based on the theme of: loss of innocence.
     
  2. Write a story based on the theme of: good vs. evil.
     
  3. Write a story based on the theme of: coming of age.
     
  4. Write a story based on the theme of: the feeling of "belonging" or "home."
     
  5. Write a story based on the theme of: the power of friendship.

Short Story Contest — $50 Cash Reward
Reedsy challenges you to create a short story based on one of our prompts. Winners will be featured on our Medium Blog and receive $50 cash! In order to have your story considered, it is important you follow the rules below. As the contest grows, stories that do not adhere to the instructions may not be considered. Thank you!

Congratulations to the latest winner, Brandon Abbott! His short story, "Intelligent Life," is based on the following prompt: Write a story about a relationship between two people who have never met in person and only communicate online ☎️

By the way, want to brush up on your short-story-writing skills? Our free, online course can help you out. Check it out here!

To submit your own story:

  • Respond to this newsletter with your story as a Word doc or PDF attachment (please don't simply include it in the body of the email itself).
  • Make sure you specify which prompt your story is based on, and that your story has a title.
  • The length should be 1,000-3,000 words.
  • The deadline to submit a short story based on any of the above prompts is end of July 26th, 11:59pm EST. 
Looking forward to reading your stories!

–Arielle from Reedsy

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