Winners of the 20-Word No Kings Story Contest Winners!
The prompt for this contest was to write a 20 word story about how a narcissistic con man tried to be a king and failed. Here are the winning 5 stories!
After 75 years, the Orange King Still Can’t Pass Kindergarten
He wails, “No fair! I’m king!” But the 5-year-olds in his class are unimpressed, refuse to play with him anymore. -Jessica Klimesh
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Melting ICE
Blackbirds flock together in a poisonous cop -shaped cloud but fly apart at the first sign of a leaf blower. -Cheryl Snell
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We Live To Tread On The Waves Of History
When the tide is high, he rises, the aspiring king, but we ride the waves and, again, we drown him. -Mileva Anastasiadou
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Predator Pee: Americas Weirdest Export
Forget gasoline, pharmaceuticals and aircraft parts: celebrate our monopoly on wolf urine and keep pesky deer off the world’s streets. -Angela Fitzpatrick
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The Wannabe King Loves a Parade
March of boots. Tanks. Swoops. 21-gun salutes. He imagines fans in empty stands. Adjusts his fake crown with tiny hands. -Karen Crawford
Congratulations to the winners! I love these challenges!
Thank you for including my hint, Meg, and congrats to everyone who participated.