#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
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68 stories
Begin your story with a librarian searching for something.
Fiction
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70 stories
Write a story involving a friendship with an adorable animal.
Fluff
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50 stories
Set or begin your story in a room lit by the flickering flames of the fireplace.
Fiction
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71 stories
End your story with two characters reconciling.
Adults
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49 stories
Stories
“What an Odd Little Murder” by Cecilia Englishby
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“Insulting Antoine” by Chris Campbell
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“Amelia’s Party” by Ela Mikh
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“Rat Hole” by Coltrane Rogers
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“You Can't Judge a...” by John Steckley
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“Sister Bernadette's Reverse Exorcisms” by DR Forge
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“Overdue” by Murray Burns
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“What Happens in the Woods...” by Michael Martin
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“Carrying on 'The Fir Tree'.” by Samrah Javed
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“A Dangerous Spot for a Library” by A. R. Bledsoe
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“The Reconciliation” by Lily Finch
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“The Album of Eventual Memories” by Jonathan Page
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“Meeting Witch Little. ” by Julie Grenness
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“A Friend in the Dark” by Paul McDermott
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“The Man” by Bruce Carrington
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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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