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Aug 7, 2024

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100 word story

Inspired by the photo above, write something that will move us in exactly 100 words!

Also, if you have an X (Twitter) handle, include it below your submission. First-time comments will be held for moderation. Once approved, they will be posted automatically. 

Rules Are Simple

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A new prompt will appear each Wednesday on the blog at 12 am EDT.

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Post your entries in the comment box of the current week's prompt.

why

Fostering connections and healthy habits of creativity.

100 Word Wednesday

Write something that will move us! Tell an entire story with only 100 words. Share a story that begs to be read and reread!

#100WW Use the hashtags and share on social! #comelaydownink

We nominate for awards, including Best of The Net.

Alternatively, we also have a New Submission Form for 100-Word Stories. These submissions will all be considered for publication online and in our print mag.

You can submit only one story per month via the form. However, you can participate weekly here on our blog in addition to one monthly submission.

On the first Wednesday of each month, we will publish 2 selected 100 Word Stories (1 from submissions and 1 entry from the 100 Word Wednesday weekly prompt here on the blog.) 

Read other entries and comment. This will be a positive forum for feedback.

Winners for July announced later today. Be on the lookout...

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4 thoughts on “100 Word Wednesday – Aug 7”

  1. Neatly on the Bank

    When they found Rory’s car by the lake, it was as if it had floated from the sky and nestled gently around the trunk of the grandest, oldest tree in town. The night sighed, a soft warm hush, and the fallen leaves around the base of the big oak had a shimmer about them, as if they were fallen stars, still breathing, still burning. The rescue team searched the whole area, but there was no broken glass, no blood, no body; only a pair of trainers placed neatly on the bank, laces tied, toes pointing toward the deep dark water.

    @floweringink

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  2. Old-Fashioned Ways

    Esby held her AI’s hand as they walked the museum. She listened as Rosi expounded. “It’s interesting how culture changes.” Esby said. AI smiled and nodded her head. With a gasp, Esby stopped. “What is that?” she asked. Her companion replied, “A shoe. Rubber soled shoes, sneakers, were introduced in the late 1800’s and were fashionable into the 2000’s.” Esby shook her head. “Yes, but those strings? Did they tie them on? Every time? And so clunky! She looked at her own feet clad in form-fitting skin she peeled off every night.” How strange to have lived then, she sighed.”

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