#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
“Sanderson's Cat Tale” by Cheryl Kemp
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“Retire...Who...Why?” by Kimberly Walker
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“The Lost Flower ” by M. M.
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“The Duck Stops Here” by Ben Kirkby
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“NEMESIS” by Charles Corkery
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“Hannibal Lecter” by Lily Finch
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“The Book of Sins” by Aaron Kohlhoff
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“The Riverbed” by Ian T. Smyth
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“The Disappearing Beach Guy” by Marc Rothstein
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“Afternoons with my Unconventional Grandma” by Morrene Hauser
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“Mishaps” by Aiyana Henderson
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“How Not to Guard a Library” by Mary Anderson
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“Chickened Out” by Valerie M.
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“How a Unicorn Lives” by Angel Thompson
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“Bright Days Ahead ” by Janet Abramowski
Submitted to Contest #211
$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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