Writing Challenge

Fish Out of Plot

What happens when you yank your protagonist out of their comfort zone and drop them into the completely wrong story? Take your protagonist - whether they are a hardened noir detective, a burnt-out barista, or a cowboy and drop them into a setting where they absolutely do not belong. How do they survive? What do they say when the rules of physics (or magic) suddenly stop making sense? The Twist: Your main character must retain their original personality, job, and dialogue. Will they survive?

Open - closes , then voting begins!
The Rules
  • 1,000 words minimum
    Your story must hit this count
  • Deadline
    September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm
  • Voting closes
    October 7, 2026 at 11:59pm

Ready to write?

Hit Enter, get a fresh desk, and start your story. You've got until September 30.

All entries are public once submitted.