<center><h2>Creative Nonfiction in The Ink Well Prompt #33</h2><img width='100%' src='https://images.ecency.com/DQmVVfp6iXtXFoJrg4FGRF3SSWk6Y85GYNg5F6YbyKM3fdW/img_7381.jpg' /><sub><a href='https://pixabay.com/illustrations/eye-creative-galaxy-collage-4997724/
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<h3>Welcome to The Ink Well's weekly creative nonfiction contest!</h3><p>

In this post, we'll announce the winners from last week's contest and provide the prompt for the coming week.</p>
<h4>Before You Write Your Creative Nonfiction Post...</h4><p>
We ask that you read our <a href='https://ecency.com/hive-170798/@theinkwell/creative-nonfiction-what-it-is-and-tips-for-success'>Creative Nonfiction Tips</a> post to learn about the creative nonfiction genre and review our guidelines.</p></center><p><b>
Important notes:</b></p>
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<li>Creative nonfiction stories are based on your <b>real-life experiences</b>.</li>
<li>We are looking for real short stories! Not advice columns, reports on crime or corruption in your city, observations on nature, recipes, religion, politics, or any other nonfiction content. Just real-life short stories.</li>
<li>Ideal story length is between 750 and 1500 words, but your story must be at least 350 words, at a minimum to be curated. </li>
<li>Please focus on quality content. Read and edit for errors! Use a <b>grammar checker</b> before you post your story.</li>
<li>We expect everyone who posts in The Ink Well to <b>read and comment</b> on at least two other stories for each one published.</li>
<li><b>Do not post stories featuring physical abuse, graphic violence, erotica or NSFW content.</b></li>
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<center><h2>Last Week's Creative Nonfiction Winners</h2>
<p>Thank you to all who participated in <a href='https://peakd.com/hive-170798/@theinkwell/creative-nonfiction-prompt-32'>last week's prompt</a> Nature</p>

<h3>Last week's participants</h3><table><tr><td>@arduilcelebren</td><td>@amiableamara</td><td>@faitz007</td></tr><tr><td>@aimharryianne</td><td>@mrenglish</td><td>@hazmat</td></tr><tr><td>@czander</td><td>@balikis95</td><td>@timix648</td></tr><tr><td>@kinganny</td><td>@cool08</td><td>@mathpen</td></tr><tr><td>@george-dee</td><td>@merit.ahama</td><td>@jjmusa2004</td></tr><tr><td>@nelson-george</td><td>@popurri</td><td>@nkemakonam89</td></tr><tr><td>@marynn</td><td>@cypher09</td><td>@vivaebony</td></tr><tr><td>@lightpen</td><td>@blessworld</td><td>@nancybriti1</td></tr><tr><td>@ubani</td><td>@nmore</td><td>@dianelson</td></tr><tr><td>@chincoculbert</td><td>@smc.arike.oba</td><td>@mineopoly</td></tr><tr><td>@kingsleyy</td><td>@jhymi</td><td>@amiegeoffrey</td></tr><tr><td>@treasuree</td><td>@rukkie</td><td>@wongi</td></tr><tr><td>@juniorgomez</td><td>@rammargarita</td><td>@abigail04</td></tr><tr><td>@ibbtammy</td><td>@aloysiusmbaba</td><td></td></tr></table><h3>Honorable Mentions of the Week</h3>


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<td>@nancybriti1<br><img src='https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nancybriti1/EoprWer3MF42NowSnYNpzoASSk3t6ae2eDzCC4kYn6JH5EjAR4YydSdsfB8Aqw8E2iD.jpg' width='75%' /></td><td><a href='https://peakd.com/hive-170798/@nancybriti1/creative-nonfiction-the-thrill-of-the-first-time'>The thrill of the first time</a>
<p><i>The son of the owners of the house was our guide. He and I hit it off immediately: we liked each other very much from the first moment we saw each other. On our tour of the hacienda, he took me to where the horses were and promised me that the next day he would teach me how to ride.</i></p></td></tr> <tr valign='top'><td>@dianelson<br><img src='https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dianelson/23wqF14vPV3B2wMCG1kLVmJv11zw6SKFKHbQRqevd18dFKrvUYRXVAz8QekcyaseVk6Tr.jpeg' width='75%' /></td><td><a href='https://peakd.com/hive-170798/@dianelson/a-moment-of-peace'>A moment of peace</a>
<p><i>Then I submerged my entire body. I couldn't swim back then, I still can't swim now but it felt surreal just simply being in the water.
I raised my face to the sky and let my body float.</i></p></td></tr> <tr  valign='top'><td>@nmore<br><img src='https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/nmore/23tbw849dooJEc6gceUeAp1zCXv9TRkFqe9korY5cGgXyJS9UrhNa7M9eFNbFgfYk7TVx.jpg' width='75%' /></td><td><a href='https://peakd.com/hive-170798/@nmore/almost-went-to-heaven'>Almost Went to Heaven</a>
<p><i>I am standing on top of a majestic mountain, gazing out at the breathtaking view before me. The sight that meets my eyes is awe-inspiring. Below me, a tranquil lake shimmers like a jewel, hidden amongst lush forests, and rolling hills. The water is a deep, clear blue, reflecting the sky above it. The sky is like an infinite canvas painted in shades of blue, stretching out on the horizon.</i></p></td></tr><tr  valign='top'><td>@Wongi<br><img src='https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/wongi/EoEoyzyYJEx3Q6JraHXm26jdj2fMLR2HZtVEYABnkZZ9G273XJDDp6wvDNQg37hEp6t.jpg' width='75%' /></td><td><a href='https://peakd.com/hive-170798/@wongi/nature-always-comes-through'>Nature Always Comes Through</a>
<p><i>Till date, I still love star gazing as it is very soothing and it helps whenever I feel the urge to clear my mind. From my room window, I get a very nice view of the sky at night, what more could I ask for.</i></p></td></tr><tr  valign='top'>
<td>@chincoculbert<br><img src='https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/chincoculbert/23xVRCjpD8W3JM8CaT1HCjVr4hbkqDde8zkwcfNUALTTvoAypm8wr5VRvc2jQnLb1uvQU.jpg' width='75%' /></td><td><a href='https://peakd.com/hive-170798/@chincoculbert/humans-are-humans-fishes-are-fishes'>Humans are humans, fishes are fishes</a>
<p><i>But I didn&#39;t die, instead I became one with the water. It felt like a nerve in my brain had been calmed, I just laid there as the water did it’s thing with my body. It felt good, it was amazing even and it certainly was the best encounter with nature I&#39;ve ever had.</i></p></td></tr></table></center><center><h3>Third Place: Wins 2 Hive</h3>

<p>Our third place winner is <b>@vivaebony</b>, with the story:</p><h4><a href='https://peakd.com/hive-170798/@vivaebony/natures-sanctuary'>Nature&#39;s Sanctuary</a></h4><p><img src='https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/vivaebony/23xebSsesWBNVQqv2sS9khfqysux1W7qqbnUZJYA385NZ4aLcUcQvVdWUENNRn3TFydsb.jpg' width='75%' /></p><p><a href='Canva'>Source</a></p><p>However, an unexpected event occurred in my life. I lost one of my favorite aunties and the news constantly kept flashing anew in my head, destabilizing my thoughts and tearing my feelings apart. My visit to the garden became more frequent as it brought me solace and the warmth of the surroundings enveloped my heart.</p>



<h3>Second Place: Wins 3 Hive</h3>

<p>Our second place winner is <b>@popurri</b>, with the story:</p><h4><a href='https://peakd.com/hive-170798/@popurri/chasing-the-butterfly'>Chasing the Butterfly</a></h4><p><img src='https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://images.ecency.com/DQmU2HKpegUZW79KgZKNKvGmk3RsajDqAURDhJXEcsJWN3e/jpg_20230523_093522_0000.jpg' width='75%' /></p><p><a href='Canva'>Source</a></p><p>We approached it very carefully, my dad in front and his four daughters behind him. But a short distance before we reached the tree, she sensed our presence and flapping her dark wings, she flew through the vegetation.</p>



<h2>First Place: Wins 5 Hive</h2>

<p>Our first place winner is <b>@mineopoly</b>, with the story:</p><h4><a href='https://peakd.com/hive-170798/@mineopoly/the-acorn'>The Acorn</a></h4><p><img src='https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/mineopoly/23wX1dJ8idAwkiRvTK8v1fQ7XaAxS1mfd4yVpvR2BYaaphzaR3RneKsxitj3K3kALVvmB.png' width='75%' /></p><p><a href='own'>Source</a></p><p>In times of trouble I would kneel down. I would empty my mind of the present times and reflect on the age of the tree and the history that has passed through this forest. Each of these trees has a story. I listened and they spoke. Sometimes I would even speak out loud to the trees.</p></center>






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<center><h2>This Week's Prompt #33:</h2>

<h3>Reflection</h3></center>

<p>Reflections can take many forms—how we view ourselves or how others see. It could also be taken literally—a reflected image seen in a mirror or pond.</p>

<p>This week we ask you to write a personal story using any of the words related to reflection—reflect, image, picture, reflected, mirror.</p>


<h4>For this topic there are several possible approaches. For example:</h4>
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<li>Tell us how you make time in your busy life for reflection and how it calms and rejuvenates you.</li>
<li>Perhaps you engaged with a friend and didn’t like the reflection you saw of yourself through their eyes.</li>
<li>Maybe you only realized that you’d put on a lot of weight because you saw a reflection of yourself in a shop's window while passing by.</li>
<li>After a meditative period you decided to alter your chosen path with either beneficial or disastrous consequences.</li>
</ul><p><b><i>Tell us about it!</b></i></p>



<p><b>Have fun and good luck! We look forward to reading your stories.</b></p>
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<li>You have 6 days to write your story from the date of this prompt post. Be sure to check the deadline countdown.</li>
<li>Write a real-life story with the creative elements of fiction, like characters, dialogue, scene setting and a story conflict.</li>
<li>Post your story in The Ink Well Community.</li>
<li>Please use the tags #creativenonfiction and #inkwellprompt on these posts. Other possible tags: #writing #inkwellprompt #nonfiction</li>
<li>Stories must be written in English. If you've translated the post, it's best to add the original version below the translation. Do not write mixed language paragraphs.</li>
<li>Read and comment on at least two stories in the community.
Add a link to your story as a comment on this post.</li>
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<h2>Prizes</h2>
<p><b>Prizes are only for stories written for this week's prompt</b></p>
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<li>First place : 5 Hive.</li>
<li>Second place : 3 Hive.</li>
<li>Third place : 2 Hive.</li>
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