#211: Cozy Corner
You’ve probably noticed that cozy fiction has been on the rise for several years, and even more so post-pandemic. Cozy mysteries about grandparent sleuths, pets, food, bookshops, and villages have flourished, allowing people to dabble in suspense while still maintaining a sense of warmth, familiarity, and comfort. The same is beginning to happen in the fantasy genre (think of Travis Baldree’s Legends and Lattes, about an orc opening a coffee shop), so it’s clear that the appeal of wholesome, comforting fiction exceeds the mystery genre.
With that in mind, let’s get comfy — as much as summertime allows! Put on your imaginary cardigans and let’s see what this week’s homely prompts will yield.
🥇 Winner
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Forgive Me” by Chris Belton
This week's prompts
Write a story starring an octogenarian who’s more than meets the eye.
Fiction
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70 stories
Begin your story with a librarian searching for something.
Fiction
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73 stories
Write a story involving a friendship with an adorable animal.
Fluff
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53 stories
Set or begin your story in a room lit by the flickering flames of the fireplace.
Fiction
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73 stories
End your story with two characters reconciling.
Adults
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51 stories
Stories
“Zoof” by Sean Packard
“For Grandma” by J. D. Lair
“Burning” by John K Adams
$250
Prize money
320
Contest entries
112
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Aug 18, 2023 EST
Won by Kenz Ross 🏆
Submissions must be between 1,000 - 3,000 words and will be approved and published on Reedsy Prompts within 7 days of the contest closing.
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