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May Speculative Fiction #Writingprompt

Pixabay image by Brigitte Werner

For visually challenged writers, this is an image of a man who is part human and part machine. Behind him are gears and wires as well as a hint of fire or electricity.

Yay! It’s that time again, finally. Thank you to everyone who responded to March’s prompt (we skipped April due to my travels). Now, we’re heading in a new direction once again!

Above is May’s image. If interested, you have until May 23rd to submit a response. Happy Writing!

Note: WP seems to be sketchy with pingbacks lately. Please take a moment to add your link to the comments below. Then I’ll be sure to get it. Thanks!

Here’s how it works:

On the first of every month, I’ll post a speculative fiction prompt from Pixabay. These images are attribution free so you can use them on your blog without worrying about copyright restrictions.

Throughout the month, in order of receipt, I’ll reblog as many of your prompt-inspired creations as I can. And on the last day of each month, I’ll share a complete round-up of ALL contributions with links to the original posts. Visiting the blogs of participants is a great way to meet other speculative fiction writers.

Post your response on your own blog and link back to this original post (not to WP Reader) with a pingback, so I can reblog your post as well as include you in the month-end round-up. If you’re unsure of how to create a pingback, Hugh has an excellent tutorial here. If you prefer, you can copy and paste your link into the comments of this post.

There are no word limits or style restrictions, but please keep it somewhat family friendly.

Above all, have fun.

191 thoughts on “May Speculative Fiction #Writingprompt”

  1. neelwrites/lockdownindiastories/day39/may2,2020 – neelwritesblog says:
    May 2, 2020 at 1:31 am

    […] CLICK  https://mythsofthemirror.com/2019/05/01/may-speculative-fiction-prompt/ […]

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  2. May Speculative Fiction – One Hundred Million Dollar Man | The Showers of Blessings says:
    January 24, 2020 at 10:43 am

    […] post is written in response to Diana Wallace Peach‘s May Speculative Fiction #Writingprompt. If interested, click the link to find out how it works. You have until May 23rd to submit a […]

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  3. EntangledDesigns says:
    May 31, 2019 at 1:53 am

    I didn’t know the last date was May 23. I assumed it was open month-long. But here’s my (so very late) response:

    https://entangledsigns.com/2019/05/31/1058/

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      May 31, 2019 at 9:06 pm

      I’m sorry that you missed that note, but I’m glad you took up the prompt anyway. I’ll add it to the round-up. 🙂

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      • EntangledDesigns says:
        June 1, 2019 at 8:56 am

        Thank you so much! A friend of had introduced me to your picture prompt and I must say I really enjoyed the whole process. It got me out of my usual comfort zone of poetry writing. Thank you for including me.

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  4. Entangled Designs says:
    May 31, 2019 at 1:49 am

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  5. Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives – #PotLuck – The Optometrist and the Dragon #writephoto by D. Wallace Peach | Smorgasbord Blog Magazine says:
    May 28, 2019 at 10:01 am

    […] If you enjoy writing short stories, then why not participate in Diana’s Speculative Fiction Challenge each month.. here is May’s prompt: https://mythsofthemirror.com/2019/05/01/may-speculative-fiction-prompt/ […]

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  6. The Bodyguard | roughwighting says:
    May 24, 2019 at 12:07 am

    […] to D.W. Peach for her May photo prompt.  Link to her original post […]

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  7. joanne the geek says:
    May 23, 2019 at 5:13 am

    Almost last minute: https://jedigirlblog.wordpress.com/2019/05/24/cyborg-your-future-flash-fiction/

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  8. Cyborg Your Future! (flash fiction) – joanne the geek says:
    May 23, 2019 at 5:10 am

    […] This was written for D. Wallace Peach’s May Speculative Fiction Prompt. […]

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  9. Jane Dougherty says:
    May 22, 2019 at 1:59 am

    A link might be useful
    https://janedougherty.wordpress.com/2019/05/22/creation-3/

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  10. Jane Dougherty says:
    May 22, 2019 at 1:59 am

    Done! Now, back to work 🙂 Thanks for the prompt, Diana!

    Liked by 1 person

  11. Creation – Jane Dougherty Writes says:
    May 22, 2019 at 1:58 am

    […] quick-fire response to Diana’s May photo prompt. Steam punk isn’t my thing, so this is a first for me, and it isn’t even a […]

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  12. Jane Dougherty says:
    May 22, 2019 at 1:17 am

    Didn’t see the notification for your prompt, Diana. I’ll see if inspiration strikes today 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

  13. memadtwo says:
    May 21, 2019 at 6:57 pm

    I keep revising this, but as of today…
    https://methodtwomadness.wordpress.com/2019/05/22/are-we-not-what-we-are/

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  14. areilly88 says:
    May 21, 2019 at 4:25 am

    Glad to have found the time to finish this!

    http://amandaart.poetry.blog/2019/05/21/empty-promises/

    Liked by 1 person

  15. Vashti Q says:
    May 20, 2019 at 2:07 pm

    Intriguing and challenging prompt, Diana! I think anyone who writes science fiction, steampunk, or speculative fiction would have a field day with this one. 😉 xo Thank you!

    Liked by 2 people

  16. Figment – Anneberly Andrews says:
    May 19, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    […] story was written for Myths of the Mirror May Speculative Fiction Photo Prompt, hosted by D. Wallace Peach. Check out the other participants […]

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  17. cepcarol says:
    May 19, 2019 at 8:22 am

    Hi Diana. I wrote another one. Hope it gets a place too. https://cepcarol.wordpress.com/2019/05/19/awake-bronze-gladiator/

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  18. Awake, Bronze Gladiator – HoneyGwhiz says:
    May 19, 2019 at 8:16 am

    […] is written for May Speculative Fiction #Writingprompt hosted by D. Wallace Peach at Myths of the […]

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  19. About “The Mechanical Man” | Thêa by Me says:
    May 18, 2019 at 6:42 am

    […] Man – Being another you – as a reply to Diana Wallace Peach’s #writingprompt at Myths of the Mirror, for May, I had absolutely no idea it would be  anything more than a fairly short story about […]

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  20. Wilnako says:
    May 17, 2019 at 12:10 pm

    Hello Diana, Thank you for this writing prompt, I was really wondering what to write. Then one day I was thinking about the Minotaur. It’s one of my favourites. A beast, unloved and ignored just because he was seen as a monster by some people. Anyway, starting to ramble. Here is my link: Hope you enjoy it. 🙂

    https://wilnako.com/2019/05/18/a-changeling-king/

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  21. Deepa says:
    May 17, 2019 at 6:14 am

    Hi Diana, Here’s my response to the prompt. I recently found you through another blogger’s response. I am glad I did.. 😊
    https://deepakadavakat.com/2019/05/17/is-this-the-future/

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  22. Is This The Future? - Deepa Kadavakat says:
    May 17, 2019 at 6:03 am

    […] This is the first time I am taking part in the Speculative fiction prompt by Diana Wallace Peach . It is interesting to see so many responses to this image that was posted. […]

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  23. Watch shield – Postcard from life lately says:
    May 16, 2019 at 8:04 am

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  24. The Bone Forge – Let Me Tell You the Story of… says:
    May 16, 2019 at 5:50 am

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  25. Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives – #PotLuck – Bats in the Writer’s Belfry by D. Wallace Peach | Smorgasbord Blog Magazine says:
    May 14, 2019 at 10:00 am

    […] If you enjoy writing short stories, then why not participate in Diana’s Speculative Fiction Challenge each month.. here is May’s prompt: https://mythsofthemirror.com/2019/05/01/may-speculative-fiction-prompt/ […]

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  26. Betul Erbasi says:
    May 13, 2019 at 3:16 pm

    My story: https://betulerbasi.com/2019/05/13/the-robot-in-me/

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  27. The Robot in me – To Write or not to Write and What to Write says:
    May 13, 2019 at 3:16 pm

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  28. The Appointment – TMM5 | Thêa by Me says:
    May 13, 2019 at 1:24 am

    […] Yet another take on Diana’s Speculative Fantasy Prompt for May, at “Myths of the Mirror. […]

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  29. Jen Goldie says:
    May 12, 2019 at 10:34 am

    Hi Diana here’s my tale. Hopefully here. 😊
    https://jengoldie493473930.wordpress.com/2019/05/12/metaman104-for-a-diana-peach-photo-promptmay-speculative-fiction-writingprompt/
    Thanks

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  30. “Metaman104” for a Diana Peach Photo Prompt:May Speculative Fiction #Writingprompt – Jen Goldie – A little this, a little that, some real and some imaginings. says:
    May 12, 2019 at 10:31 am

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  31. Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – The Weekly Round Up – Bloggers, Authors, Music, Health, Food and Funnies. | Smorgasbord Blog Magazine says:
    May 12, 2019 at 5:57 am

    […] stories from me this week.. one in response to Diana Peach’s Speculative Fiction Prompt I went a bit outside my comfort zone and went forward in time….with The Enhancement […]

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  32. Julie Holmes, author says:
    May 11, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    Great inspiration in this photo prompt, Diana! I’ve been reading some of the entries. So much talent out there!

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  33. Jules Meets Hal – Chapter 1 – Above the Noise says:
    May 11, 2019 at 9:13 am

    […] Written in response to Diana Peach’s prompt: May Speculative Fiction #Writingprompt […]

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