Welcome to the 2025's Moral May Writing Challenge!
Look Before You Leap
Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right
Much Wants More, and Loses All
Necessity is the Mother of Invention
Easy Come, Easy Go
Avoid a Remedy Worse Than the Disease
No Argument Can Embolden the Coward
Even the Strongest Armor Holds a Weakness
Where One May Live, Another May Starve
Acquaintance Softens Prejudice
Who Acts in Haste Repents at Leisure
Traitors Should Expect Treachery
Don't Throw Stones From a Glass House
There is No Believing the Truthful Liar
Stoop to Conquer
Don't Keep All Your Eggs in One Basket
To Each Their Own
Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Promises of a Suitor Must be Taken With Caution
Pride Precedes Destruction
Appearances Often Decieve
In Union Is Strength
Attempt Not the Impossible
Hope Not To Succeed in Borrowed Attributes
Keep Your Friends Close-- Your Enemies Closer
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Lead By Example
The Greatest Weakness may be the Greatest Strength
Better Late Than Never
Curiosity Killed The Cat
All Good Things Must Come to an End
ALT PROMPTS:
⦁ Sins hidden in the heart turn all to decay ⦁ Innocence is an illusion ⦁ Even one with nothing can still offer their life ⦁ Truth is subjective ⦁ The wise man learns from the folly of others ⦁ A mind without purpose will wander dark places ⦁ To aid the vicious is to become partner in their guilt ⦁ Die if you must, but not with your spirit broken ⦁ To war is human
Rules!
AI use is not permitted. All work must be written by you, personally, and can be any length or form (poetry, short story, fable, etc).
These morals can be taken as black, white, or as grey as you want them to be!
Tag your submissions with #MoralMay and #MoralMayDay_ , where the blank is the prompt number. (ex., #MoralMayDay12). Follow this tag rule for a chance to be featured on the blog!
While this is primarily a writing challenge, visual art is also permitted if accompanied by a quote or blurb.
While you can use an alternative prompt at any time, you cannot repeat one once used.
Join in at any time! You do not have to complete every day, and late submissions still have a chance at being reblogged (as long as it is in the month of May).
Any fandom work is welcome! All original work is welcome!
Completionist Rule: Post for every daily prompt, every day, in order. Tag #MoralMayCompletionist on Day 31 so I can find you and give you a shoutout!
FAQ
"I don't understand the prompt/challenge, help!"
Worry not! These morals are up to interpretation and the aim is to spark creative responses. Don't forget, you can also replace any day with any Alt Prompt!
"Is there a banner I can use?"
Yep! I'll put it at the top of this post, though it's not mandatory.
"Do I need to tag NSFW/triggers?"
I ask that you do for the sake of other readers, but if you forget to, your work won't be disqualified. It's just a courtesy that should be followed for everyone's safety and comfort.
"I disagree with this moral."
Excellent! Write something that challenges it or twists it! Creativity is the goal.
