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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“A Widow's Coin” by Heather Ann Martinez

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A Widow’s Coin By Heather Ann Martinez Deep in the shrouds of evergreens and endless butterflies lay the castle of the kingdom of Care-A-Soul. The king had recently passed away leaving his son Edward the throne. Edward was not like his father. The king, Liam, had been a very humble man. King Liam valued the contributions of everyone in his kingdom. He knew his people did not have a lot of money or great wealth to spare. They were always generous with their earnings as was the king. He tried to instill in Prince Edward the value of ever...

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“Take What You Want” by Lilianna Gower

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I thought it would take longer for the witches to find me. After all, it had taken them nearly eleven years to locate me in the palace. And now, only ten months after I began hiding in the palace walls, they have made their way into my sanctuary. The walls I metaphorically constructed around me crumbled along with my beloved Sebastian’s body, and I am tired. What is death to my broken spirit? Nothing. At least, that’s what I tell myself. What then, is this feeling, if not fear? My heart is pounding loud enough to drown out th...

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“Diadem” by Pyxis N. Citrine

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I think what I love about this land, my home, is the way the sun shines. Right now, in Autumn, it slants through the trees like the rays are setting the leaves alight. I sit, leaning against an oak tree with the diadem that was carefully arranged in my hair this very morning now resting beside me. I hold it up to the sun and watch as the sunlight jumps through the spring design. The bejewelled flowers sparkle and shimmer. With a sigh I let my hand drop. The diadem reminded me of what I had worked so hard to achieve and yet had lost in only a...

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“Down the well” by Adelina Stoyanova

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Running around the pond, the princess was laughing. Her hair was covered in leaves and dandelion seeds were floating in her trail. The goldfish in the water were trying to mimic her movements, darting in circles like frantic flecks of sun. A grey wolf with snow white specks on his muzzle was sitting not far away, watching the young girl run and laugh, and stop to catch her breath. ``````"It ` s not as good when you are standing there like a good little dog", she said accusingly. The wolf simply yawned and shook his majestic head. "Perhaps ...

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“Creature of Fire and Flame” by Risha Tevins

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The hag was waiting for them at the gates. The stance portrayed none of the nerves of fear that might have been expected; it was instead tempered steel and ice-and-fire that lay side by side, bent but not broken, either. Wrinkled hands cupped over the darkened edge of the chalice, as the slight slish-slosh of liquid inside persisted, and all the while as the world trembled around them.Elara’s hands shook. On instinct, she pulled the cloak tighter around her. The raggedy thing scratched uncomfortably against the paper-thin sheen of her s...

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“The Moon Princess” by Natalie Sherer

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Once upon a time in a kingdom with no music or dancing lived a young princess who longed to sing to her heart's desire. Her father was a lovely musician and singer but when he passed away fighting overseas, her mother banned all music and dancing from the kingdom. The young Princess Lucie-Anne was a very sneaky girl and would go out to the garden late at night and sing and dance under the moonlight. One night the princess was caught in the garden and her mother dragged her back to her room, “Lucie-Anne I can no longer trust you at nig...

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“Starting Anew” by Trishna Pandey

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“Strange vehicles moved around. I managed to figure out that this was some kind of transportation people used. I wasn't sure if this was a violent, insane or a confused land. I had been cast out from the world of love. I had sinned. I intended harm. The dark arts always drew me and I always wanted to be the most powerful being in the land. I kept my pursuit hidden from everyone. However, my yearning came to light as the darkness in me propelled me to sin. I let go of my royal duties one by one, and started defending myself. Someone w...

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“Ayrin's Escape” by Lucinda Britz

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The thunder of foreign soldier voices boomed through the hallways, striking fear into the hearts of all inside the castle. A knight sprinted through from room to room, his eyes darting, searching. The walls shuddered. The enemy was trying to ram down the front door and they did not have much time before the soldiers were upon them. The knight kept running. Staff were cowering in every corner and they watched the knight with empty eyes. In the empty chamber beside the throne room the knight finally came to a halt. Inside, King Leolt was tyin...

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“Those Unforgotten and Wild” by Chelsea Iversen

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They have to pick one of us to die, and this time, it will be my brother. My feet pad quietly on the cold stone of the castle floor. Almost always, they are watching us, and I cannot be seen. Witches may hide in the shadows in Winsteria, but we all know they are here, and they always will be, as long as wishes still need granting — even the dark ones. Especially the dark ones. The witch I am going to see has a long, crooked nose, just like in the stories. But she has a sweet, stern disposition, and she gives me sticky honey c...

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“The Runaway” by Katelynn Chitwood

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On a faraway land there lived a little princess. Now, this little princess was turning 14 very soon, and as it was back then that once you turned 14 you had to choose someone to run the kingdom. Now, this princess wanted to rule her kingdom by herself but her parents would not have a word of it. I suppose I should tell you the name of this princess, Eliza Victoria Dun Such the 3rd. Once the princes came to see her Eliza was filled with so much anger that she stole some boy clothes and ran away. Now of course there were dragons in the gras...

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“The Escape” by Radha Suryawanshi

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I watched the rain fall. It's what they do; fall. Perhaps it's the cloud’s tears. Perhaps the droplets do it for exhilaration. Perhaps I am being ridiculous. Of course, there is a logical elucidation, but I like to believe that they do it for euphoria. Abandoning their parachutes and taking a flight. Of course, it won’t do the droplets any good when they hit the ground, but they do feel elation before quietus. But for me? It feels as if a giant had stuck a Brobdingnagian straw in my veins when I passed teenage age and drank all the playfulne...

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“The Cost of Their Respect” by Delphine Hintz

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Prince Jevon grew up on scrolls, ink, and library dust. The older Prince Gerome built forts. Crown Prince Thames read and reenacted sword maneuvers. Jevon secluded himself in a deep corner with a stash of candles and would be interrupted only for dinner. He was the third and youngest, though Annabelle was even younger, but she was also a girl. Her only contribution to the family would be a well-placed marriage and heirs to spare should war take her older brothers. Jevon would be given to a political marriage as well, but this would be in add...

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“The Prince of Time ” by Sarah Stark

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The Prince of Time: “Time is a befuddling word. The action of time is like the continuous, never-ending flow of a river that goes on as far as the East is from the West. It is always moving and never ceases to be there, but people always say time is running out or there simply is not enough. It is not only the force that drives each and every soul, it is a living soul itself. Without the Prince of Time, I do believe we would all be lost, purposeless souls.” Alistair’s voice then faded away as he stood on the river bank staring at the m...

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“At Any Cost ” by Emily Artola

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With only twenty minutes to do this, there was no room for error here. I was rather surprised to find a note in my bedroom after my training with my teachers. The lesson was supposed to be educational for the daughter of a nobleman but for me, I would much rather tell a good joke to Celia rather than watch my teachers demonstrate how to embroider a piece of fabric or dinner etiquette. My natural characteristics were never looked at with appreciation, but as Mrs. Contina put it, “You my child might have been blessed to have been born to the p...

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“It's Only A Step” by Denise Sodaro

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She tumbled through the clothes and landed against the closet door with a loud thump. She quickly stood up, opening the door a crack, peering into her chamber. Her maid was standing in the middle, frozen into place, a heavily embroidered jewel encrusted gown in her hands. She bounded towards her maid placing one finger on her lips and the other on the maid’s shoulder. The maid’s eyes grew round with fear and confusion. “Shh. It’s me. Don’t worry.” She let her hands drop. The maid’s hands flew to her face, framing the perfect “o” of he...

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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

✍️ 190 stories

“A Widow's Coin” by Heather Ann Martinez

“Take What You Want” by Lilianna Gower

“Diadem” by Pyxis N. Citrine

“Down the well” by Adelina Stoyanova

“Creature of Fire and Flame” by Risha Tevins

“The Moon Princess” by Natalie Sherer

“Starting Anew” by Trishna Pandey

“Ayrin's Escape” by Lucinda Britz

“Those Unforgotten and Wild” by Chelsea Iversen

“The Runaway” by Katelynn Chitwood

“The Escape” by Radha Suryawanshi

“The Cost of Their Respect” by Delphine Hintz

“The Prince of Time ” by Sarah Stark

“At Any Cost ” by Emily Artola

“It's Only A Step” by Denise Sodaro

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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.

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