Write about a prince or princess who is asked to give up something valuable as part of a deal to escape the world they come from.

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“The Sharp Destiny ” by Hassan Amhaz

Far in the universe, in a square-shaped galaxy, settles a hidden planet where no one can reach and discover it. Protected by magic to keep invaders away from its doors. “DiaVega”, home of the magical civilization. DiaVega is surrounded by a royal blue magnetic field that is visible to magical civilizations, but seems like a monstrous black hole for normal blood. This magnetic field is enclosed over the...

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“Even Princesses Need Haircuts” by A.dot Ram

Once upon a time, a princess lived trapped in a tower, where her hair grew very, very long. Only, not the stylish kind of long—the flowing, wavy mermaid tresses—but quadruple-split ends that crackled like dead flower stems when you touched them, because that’s really what happens when someone lives trapped in a tower without a haircut. The longer the princess stayed in the tower, the longer her hair grew. The distance between her good hair days also grew. It was either too frizzy or too oily, so that the princess started to feel more like...

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“All Time Loki Part Three: Less Obvious” by ℂ𝕒𝕣𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕒 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕨 🏳️‍🌈

(Quick Note: These are not the actual myths. These are rewritten by moi, and probably not that mythologically accurate. Also, the vibe song for this story is I'm Ready by AJR. Carry on)🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍Well, stupid Kraken.My head flew back and hit the rock. I sank into darkness.But then I opened my eyes.A figure, shrouded in darkness stood in front of me. Whispers flew around me. He has been asleep for millenia, they said. But now he is awake. And he will ...

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“Till forever falls apart” by Ayushi Roy

Bryce lay against the trunk kept in that one corner of the hall when he saw the silhouette of a young lady at the double-glazed, equally old and tall door. She was indeed a perfect sight for sore eyes - the way the furled gown hugged her curves, the way her teary and worn-out eyes still found a way to look so pretty in what she called the 'golden hour' and the way the strands of her blonde hair were all strangled among t...

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“Hot Head Unleashed” by Daniel Hayes

In the aftermath of a devastating battle, Azrael the Angel of Death lost his life in Gemstone City. The Shadow ended Azrael’s quest to kill the seven princes of Hell by decapitating him with his own sword. He claimed Azrael’s sword and left his body to rot in West Central park. Azrael’s death sent shockwaves throughout the afterlife. Beneath the radiant glow of moonlight, a lone figure wearing a white tunic, gathers Azrael’s remains and ascends to Heaven. In a white solitary room, Sabriel the Angel of Miracles, places hi...

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“Love” by Geo The writer

I'Come here, Prince, you'll be safe with me.' A woman squatted in front of John's hideout, his favorite corner between a nightstand and bed. John had never seen a woman like her before. Her skin looked like it was shining white from within, pulsation of thin red veins visible through skin's paleness. The color of her eyes transitioned from dark blue to mesmerizing black with every rise and fall of long lashes. A red-yellow dragon slightly wriggled on her left temple, and he heard the quiet hissing of a golden...

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“Poor Silly Souls” by Sam Ackman

The younger the mind, the easier it can be used for the will of others. Those poor silly souls. * Eleanor looked at her reflection in the mirror. The round almond eyes were perfectly framed by long curled brown hair. Her plump red lips parted as she pulled in a steady breath, raising the intricate blue and silver necklace across her chest. A small button nose fi...

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“Love or Freedom” by Spacehuman 🌌

SpaceHuman's Note: *Hi. I hope life is cul 4 u. I can't find my stories in the directory, but when I try to edit them it says they have already been approved. So I'm very confuzzled. If any1 has any advice plz comment, otherwise, enjoy my not the best story :).I stand over my weak, and almost still mother. It's a hard sight to stare at. I watch her tears wet the dried blood on her cheeks, causing me to shed some water as well. She turns her head away from me and with the remaining strength she has, pulls off her opal pendant that h...

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“Selkie Wife” by Rachel Loughran

Once upon a time, on a still night where the stars shone like diamonds in the endless velvet black and the moon was a dollop of cream in the middle of the sky, there danced upon a stony Scottish beach a family of Selkies, strange and lithe, with pale skin and large, shining eyes. They loved this quiet, wild place, with its treeless expanse of low grassland and the way the ocean wind swept over everything from one end of the island to the other. The ocean was their home, but Orkney was a holiday, a midnight adventure. They luxuriated in ea...

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“A Modern Princess” by Sativa Schilber

If you see me on the streets you might think I’m ordinary, normal even. If you do then you believe the mask, the lie if you will. Don’t worry you are not the only one. I have been deceiving people for almost 3 years. The perfect blond cheerleader, the honors roll student, I even had the perfect boyfriend for a while but that was before. Before what you might ask, well I’m getting there. Three years ago I was sitting at the lunch table with some of my friends, it was 8th grade. I thought I was on top of the world. Until she walked in. All ...

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“A Memory Of Qainyth (Exerpt)” by Eden Arbon

Golden sun rays pierced through the yellow curtains that draped over the large window in Lady Aurellia’s room. The rays glided through the window as the large brazen sun rose in the distance, until they landed softly on Lady Aurellia’s face causing her to stir from her deep sleep. Grumbling and growling, Aurellia sat up and rubbed her eyes, still trying to drag herself out of her sleep. ...

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“A Song about Snow” by Arwen Dove

My story does not begin with the likes of tiaras and royal balls. Rather, with a song.It started one day when there was a ‘knockety knock’ on my front door…You see, I was singing at the time, my sweet, lovely voice floating out the window. I hate to brag, but when I sing, it’s like hearing an angel singing from the heavens. This was the song I was singing;“My life is full of fantasies,My life is filled with wonder.Everywhere I look I see, a smile…

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“Princess Camile 👑 ” by Jade the Lady

"Congratulations to my beloved daughter, Princess Camile on her upcoming marriage." Queen Della said as she raises her royal cup in the air.That's my mother Queen Della & this is my bridal shower. In a few weeks, I will be marrying a man whom I do not love. The name of the prince is Prince Jeremy. Jeremy and I grew up together but I've never liked him more than a friend.Sitting at the dinner table I distract myself by looking at the sparkling diamonds that shine on my pink dress that was the only thing that ma...

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“The King and the Peasant” by Madeleine Fromgei

He was a greedy boy from the start.His chubby hands would reach out and grab at anything placed before him. Maids would rush over to shove spoons into the boy's mouth, and the boy would swallow. After the meal was over, he would sit impatiently, eyeing the servants with discontent: He wanted more.He wasn't hungry - he never was. He was well-fed, well-clothed, and well-taught.He just wanted more.Soon, his chubby hands grew and lengthened. As a schoolboy, he was expected to carry his books and walk to the schoolh...

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“Love Conquers All” by Greg Gillis

Deep within the kingdom of Willowborough, lived a royal family. The King, His Royal Highness, Sir Charles III, was both respected by the townsfolk and feared by his enemies in far off lands. King Charles was a valiant knight who led his army of soldiers across miles of dangerous lands and eliminated many of the threats to his kingdom. His wife, Queen Beatrice,...

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Write about a prince or princess who is asked to give up something valuable as part of a deal to escape the world they come from.

Submissions are closed!

✍️ 210 stories

“The Sharp Destiny ” by Hassan Amhaz

“Even Princesses Need Haircuts” by A.dot Ram

“All Time Loki Part Three: Less Obvious” by ℂ𝕒𝕣𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕒 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕨 🏳️‍🌈

“Till forever falls apart” by Ayushi Roy

“Hot Head Unleashed” by Daniel Hayes

“Love” by Geo The writer

“Poor Silly Souls” by Sam Ackman

“Love or Freedom” by Spacehuman 🌌

“Selkie Wife” by Rachel Loughran

“A Modern Princess” by Sativa Schilber

“A Memory Of Qainyth (Exerpt)” by Eden Arbon

“A Song about Snow” by Arwen Dove

“Princess Camile 👑 ” by Jade the Lady

“The King and the Peasant” by Madeleine Fromgei

“Love Conquers All” by Greg Gillis

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a cautionary fable about someone who always lies.

Write a story about an ordinary person speaking truth to power.

Write a fairy tale about an outsider trying to fit in.

Write about an author famous for their fairy tale retellings.

Contest #88

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