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Once a Prompt a Time: Stories Sparked by Quirky Contest Prompts
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Publisher: Peggy''s Library Card Publishing
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.63 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What can a single offbeat writing prompt unleash? In this collection of forty-four short stories, improbable assignments become unforgettable stories-proof that creativity thrives under constraint.
Inside, you'll find laugh-out-loud comedy alongside pulse-pounding spy thrillers, tender drama beside sparkling rom coms, chilling horror brushing up against immersive fantasy. Each piece began with a contest challenge-sometimes strange, sometimes sly, always specific-and grew into something wholly original.
For lovers of short fiction, there is something for everyone. The range in length also makes it easy to dip in or linger, from tightly crafted flash fiction to fully developed tales. Whether you have a coffee break or a quiet evening, there's a story here to fit the moment.
For aspiring writers, this anthology doubles as a behind-the-scenes masterclass. See how unusual prompts can be interpreted, expanded, twisted, and transformed into compelling fiction. It's inspiration, encouragement, and practical example all in one-an invitation to take the next quirky challenge and make it your own.
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