#254: The Talk of the Ton
Dearest readers,
It has come to our attention that the conclusion of Bridgerton’s third season is nigh upon us. I, for one, can’t wait to be swept up in the latest rumors and scandals of the ton — and so, in my excitement, I am writing to you to request you share your own scandalous tales. If you're not familiar with Julia Quinn's Regency romance novels or Netflix's popular TV adaptation of them, fret not; tales of forbidden liaisons, star-crossed lovers, and gossipmongers are as old as time. Besides, who doesn’t love a bit of Austencore?
In honor of this momentous occasion, I must ask you — gentle writer — to sharpen your quills and step into a world of high society, social scandal, and regency pomp...
This week's prompts
Set your story at a Regency-themed fair.
Short Story – 12 stories
Write a story where a rumor starts to spread. Your protagonist is either the topic or the source.
Short Story – 54 stories
Write a story where an important conversation takes place during a dance.
Short Story – 79 stories
Write a story in the format of a gossip column.
Short Story – 37 stories
Stories
“the mind consumes” by Page Jenkins
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“Rat Chili” by Ellie J Clarke
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“A Joke Gone Too Far” by WRL Battle
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“Shut Up” by Rosemary Covington
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“The Mayor's Secret ” by Greta Dickerson
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“The Latest on Dit” by Porsche Jay
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“Whispers of the Past ” by Bradley Larsen
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“la cocaína no es buena para su salud” by Philip Dmitriev
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“Ugly Rumors, Ugly Truths” by Lex D
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“Flawed Diamond” by Omnya Raouf
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“The Whisper at Lincoln High” by Rachel Robidoux
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“Easy AI” by Leia Marcelina
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“RiffRaff” by Jeff Stone
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“UNCLE DANNY” by FRANCIS LALUNA
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“Ana Rosales” by Daniel Uhrlass
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$250
Prize money
219
Contest entries
90
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Jun 14, 2024 EST
Won by Phoebe Barr 🏆
Title: Found Family
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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