#336 In Discord

You know that moment when a conversation suddenly veers off course? Or when something that should click just… doesn’t? That's discord: a lack of agreement, a friction between people or ideas that won't resolve. It's the tension that makes you lean forward, pay attention, and wonder what’ll happen next.

This week’s prompts are all inspired by the word “discord” — and yes, by our recently revamped Discord server too. (A little on-the-nose? Maybe. But we're running with it.) Lean into the mess, the miscommunication, and all the moments when things refuse to align. New year, new story, so start 2026 strong by jumping into this week’s contest (and joining our Discord community to workshop your ideas with fellow writers, while you’re at it!).

Good luck, and happy writing!