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A warm welcome to our poets and storytellers! Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another year, we're delighted to have you here. The Shortys is a place to challenge yourself, celebrate creativity, and connect with a community united by a love of words and creative expression. On September 1st, this year's prompts will be revealed. You'll then have the entire month to bring your ideas to life and share your work. So sharpen your wits and ready your words. We're here to encourage one another, cheer each other on, and have fun. We can't wait to read what you create. Let the ride begin. The Shortys Team

Elok is a little caterpillar who begins her journey as an innocent, curious, and naïve creature. She meets Sulastri, Dimas, and Aditya-three friends from different worlds who teach her many things about life, nature, food, and what it truly means to be a good creature. But as time goes by, Elok's hunger slowly turns into gluttony. She eats without restraint, devouring the leaves around her without considering the other creatures who also depend on those trees for food, shelter, and survival. Without realizing it, her unhealthy habit gradually changes her-not only physically, but spiritually as well. When she finally faces the anger of her neighbors and witnesses the consequences of her actions, Elok begins to understand that she has allowed greed, envy, pride, resentment, vanity, and many other harmful traits to take control of her heart. She then retreats into a private chamber she names "THE COCOON." But Elok is not merely hiding from the world. Inside that dark chamber, she begins a far more difficult journey: a journey deep into her own heart. There, Elok must confront the dark traits that have been living within her. She battles Greed, Envy, and other destructive qualities one by one, while struggling to understand who she truly is and how she should live her life. And when the cocoon finally opens, every creature is left astonished. The greedy, selfish, and seemingly ugly green caterpillar they once knew is gone. In her place emerges a beautiful butterfly with radiant golden wings-not merely because her body has undergone a biological metamorphosis, but because her heart has transformed as well. Because sometimes, the greatest metamorphosis is not the transformation of the body. It is the transformation that takes place deep within the heart. 🦋🌕✨

Welcome to the official archive of The Shortys writing prompts through the years. This collection preserves the prompts that have inspired our community of poets and short story writers. It's a place to revisit old favorites, discover the prompts you may have missed, or simply explore the creative journey we've shared together. We hope these prompts continue to spark creativity, emotion, and unforgettable words. Happy writing, The Shortys Team

Bintari is a young female hippo, just over a year and two months old. She is chubby, cheerful, and a little bit of a tomboy. Together with her wise Auntie Sari, Bintari learns about the importance of eating in moderation, respecting other creatures, and understanding the true meaning of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika-Unity in Diversity. When Bintari joins a big swimming race in the river, she encounters Obelia the crocodile and Maurita the snake-two fierce predators whose arrogance and greed ultimately lead to their tragic demise. This story teaches us that true happiness lies in simplicity, kindness, and the wisdom to live life with balance and compassion.

The robots' spaceship is threatened by a robot gang. They end up hiding out and setting traps... but the gang gets stuck in a successful bank heist.

Welcome to The Shortys Library of Winners! In here, we celebrate the talented poets and storytellers whose creativity, dedication, and passion for the written word earned them a place among winners and honorable mentions in our annual competition. Congratulations to every writer and poet featured here. Your achievements are something to be proud of. May these achievements inspire you all to take up the challenge and see your name here in the future. All our best, The Shortys Team.