#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.
This week's prompts
Write a story starring an octogenarian who’s more than meets the eye.
Fiction – 68 stories
Begin your story with a librarian searching for something.
Fiction – 70 stories
Write a story involving a friendship with an adorable animal.
Fluff – 50 stories
Set or begin your story in a room lit by the flickering flames of the fireplace.
Fiction – 71 stories
End your story with two characters reconciling.
Adults – 49 stories
Stories
“Stranger of cafe” by Rebecca Maric
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“Delayed Honor” by David Elkind
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“The Hidden” by Anthony Mansueto
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“A Real Head Turner ” by Georgia Blair
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“"Help Wanted"” by Patricia Childs
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“By Your Side” by Maggie Holman
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“Black Christmas” by Len Rely
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“The Librarian” by Shanda Kersten
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“The Unicorn in the Library” by Angela Grout
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“A Knitworthy Noel ” by Malina Hubler
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“Silence, Please” by Amanda Ellison
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“Ille Liber de Perdita Praedictas” by Gregg Punger
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“The Hidden Recipe for Eternal Life” by Madeline Honig
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“The Library and the Beasts” by Travis Gibson
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$250
Prize money
308
Contest entries
108
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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