Hello @blessworld. We require that all images used in The Ink Well are sourced. It is fine to use your own photos, but it is important to state they are yours. You may also find many free to use public domain images on sites like pixabay, pexels, and unsplash. You will need to update your sourcing or images before we can curate your story.

Secondly, is this a real-life story? creative non-fiction involves telling personal stories with the creative elements of fiction. The prompt race is the monthly fiction prompt. Fiction is the weaving of made-up stories. We hope this helps clarify. Thank you for sharing your story with us, and for your engagement with other members of the community.