Competition: write a story featuring frost

Each month we'll provide a prompt to get you started, but where the story goes from there is entirely up to you.

The 50 Word Fiction competition includes four categories: adult writers, all-age Gaelic writers, young writers aged 5–11 and young writers aged 12–18. The entries will be judged by a panel and the four winning stories will be published on our website roughly two weeks after the closing date. A prize will be awarded to a writer in each category and we're very happy to offer the below:

• Adult writers: A 'go away I'm writing' mug from The Literary Gift Company(this link will open in a new window)
• All age Gaelic writers: A fab book from The Gaelic Books Council(this link will open in a new window)
• Young writers 5–11: A cool badge and pencil socks from The Literary Gift Company
• Young writers 12–18: An excellent notebook and pen from The Literary Gift Company

Winners located outside the UK in the Adult or Young writers categories will receive an alternative prize from The Literary Gift Company. For more information, check out our 50 Word Fiction terms and conditions.

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You are very welcome to include a title if you would like, but please be aware that this will count towards your 50 word limit.