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Reader's Digest 100 Word Story Competition

Hello!

In January this year, I entered the Reader's Digest magazine's 100 word story competition. Contestants had to write a short story in exactly 100 words and the winner, selected by a panel of judges, would win $1000. I did not win but I am glad I gave it a go.

Writing 100 words is easy but being creative in 100 words is challenging. I think so anyway. I love taking on new challenges like this and creating good content for people to read and I might enter this competition again or try out a different one. I mean, you either win or you don't but it's fun and worth a try.

I wrote three different stories and chose one to enter into the competition. I will share those stories below.



1. Bringing Baby Home (I entered this story)

We walked into our home with our newborn baby cradled in my arms and were greeted by our parents and siblings saying “Welcome home!”

After a few minutes of warm hugs, discussion and fawning, I slowly made my way into the nursery with my son, kissed him on the cheek and gently placed him into his cot.

I watched him sleeping peacefully and whispered, “Sleep tight my little prince. Mummy loves you.”

I walk out the door and take one more look at my baby before joining the family for tea and biscuits. Our life as parents had just begun.


2. Engagement 

Walking along the beach, hand in hand with my boyfriend on a cool summer night.
We stop and face the water. The cool breeze causes me to shiver and he wraps his jacket around my shoulders.
I close my eyes, breathe and listen to the waves crashing and people laughing in the distance. 
“It’s so beautiful here.” I sigh.
“It is” he replies. I turn to find him down on one knee, holding a shiny diamond ring.
“My love, will you marry me?” “Yes!” I cry as he places the ring on my finger.
Life is just about to begin.

3. Meeting The Band
I slowly walked up to the three guys I had just watched perform on stage and said hello.
"Hello! Did you enjoy the show? They asked cheerfully.
“Yes, it was amazing!” my voice shaking in nervousness. I couldn’t believe I was finally meeting the band I have loved since I saw them on Television three years ago.
I caught my favourite member looking at me and quickly looked down shyly.
“Hey, what’s your name?” he asked, smiling.
“Mackenzie.”
“It’s nice to meet you Mackenzie.”
After they signed my poster I stood next to him for a photo.
“I hope I see you at the next show.”
Most people know I write blog posts and news articles but I also enjoy writing stories. I have a notebook full of them. Some are incomplete but when I get an idea in my head, I like getting them down on paper. They're based on things I see during outings, dreams and my favourite celebrities. My stories are not for anyone else's eyes right now. Maybe I will publish one of them if it is good enough here or on Wattpad but for now it is just an outlet. 
I hope you enjoy this post and have a great week! 
Vishi xoxo
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