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TRADE-OFFs

Is there really such a thing as a calculated risk?

Ends: 7/11/20262 entries
Writing Prompt

On a sweltering summer day just after the unexpected deaths of your parents, an elderly stranger appears at the door and says, "I went to school with your folks. I'll trade you some fascinating information about them for a swim in your pool right now."

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Best Character DevelopmentBest HookBest Conceptualization
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Rachelle Allen

Entries (2)

Stranger at the Door

by Katharine Folkes

short story

14 0
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Strange things happen at sea

by Rachel Gosling

Kat's parents disappeared at sea and she is desperate to understand the reason why.

13 0
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Best Character Development Best Conceptualization