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 Modern Princess” by Sativa Schilber

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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 of ...

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“The Lonely Prince” by Charlie Murphy

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“Jade, are you ready for Mommy to read you a bedtime story?”“Yes, Mommy,” I ran in with my blankie and Mr. Teddy.“Sit in Mommy’s lap.” She patted her leg and I hopped on. “Oof! That’s my widdle boy!” She kissed my head.I giggled.She picked the book up.“The Lonely Prince.”“Ooh!” I said, cuddling up.She opened it to the first page. “Once upon a time, there was a prince named Prince Panini Head.”“That’s a silly name. Panini Head!”“Yes, sweetheart. And he was very lonely because he lived all alone in his castle.”“Where was his mommy an...

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“A Lily for a Life” by Liz_the_spooky_bean _

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Adeline's dress flapped against her ankles as the wind blew across the moor. She shivered in contentment; summer was finally coming to a close. Normally she would be grateful for the warm weather and constant sunlight, but the castle had no cooling system but the cold water tubs placed strategically throughout the halls. She gasped in surprise, all that thinking had gotten her distracted enough to step in the small creek the supplied the moat around the castle with water. Adeline stopped and bent down to smell the Lilies. She had always love...

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“An Heir of Shadow” by Elizabeth Inkim

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Long ago, in a kingdom that the sea had swallowed, there lived a girl named Carina. A princess of Mu, she was beloved by her people and all who met her, for she was gentle; a trait that the merfolk we not known for. Singing in a forest of kelp, she wondered what it would be like to ordinary, to not have everyone stare at her whenever she entered a room or opened her mouth. Surrounded by a bloom of jellyfish, she giggled softly to herself, watching them shrink away from her touch. In the bleak abyss of the forest, she lay sprawled on a rock, ...

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“Escape to the Dream world” by Stories Are Fun

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Bella was a princess. She was the daughter of the king of Aristroconima. It was a kingdom which was a magical kingdom with skies that were always beautiful in the morning with birds singing in the air, lovely buildings in the city which were of multi colours and happy go lucky townsfolk who were always in good moods however poor they were and always keen and kind to happy strangers. Bella's father was the king of the land and was very wise and intelligent and unlike most monarchs he always listened to peoples ideas and was not ...

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“Royalty” by Aiden Chu

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The crowd cheered in delight as the dragon tore off the wailing prisoner’s head, sending a geyser of blood into the air. The king and queen smiled in satisfaction as the dragon spread its leathery wings and roared as loud as a volcano erupting. Breathing a column of white-hot fire into the air, the dragon slammed the decapitated prisoner’s body into the air and swallowed it in one gulp. Arthur, the prince of the kingdom, discarded his cloak in disgust. His parents were killing slaves for sport! How he wished he could save their lives but eac...

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“Dream Come True” by Angelina Jeong

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Ariel started singing with her gorgeous, golden voice and Ursula started pulling the voice into a glass case. “Huheheuheheh,” Ursula’s evil laugh filled the ocean and right then, Ariel glowed brightly and her mermaid fins got replaced with two legs. Emma’s giant, glossy, hazel eyes were wide open, showing a little mix of confusion and anger. “Mother, why is Ariel trading her beautiful mermaid fins for ugly legs?” Emma stopped her mother from reading. “Oh, Emma, it’s just a story. This is something that won’t ever happen. It...

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“Incarnations of a Woman Made Real” by Amarah Friedman

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Isobel stood at the mouth of a vast desert.She could hear the waves of the Oasis lapping gently against the shore behind her, and she turned her head away from home. Worth it, she thought, soaking in the sight of the dunes before her. Worth everything.And she’d given everything to be here-- her crown, her family-- everything just to look upon the earth and see nothing but possibility, feel everything but lack of breath and lack of time. She had no water, no resources, and no sense of smell, but she had her memories of home, and she had a bli...

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“Princess Camile 👑 ” by Jade Orien🍀

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"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 made me happy. Family, friends...

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“Love Conquers All” by Greg Gillis

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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, was a beautifully radiant woman with golden blonde h...

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“Fit For A Prince” by Gracie C. McKeever

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“Someone finds you interesting. Can’t take his eyes off you in fact.” Dagon smirked. Kai Kenneally turned from Dagon to glance over his shoulder, already knowing what he would find. Sure enough, his gaze landed on Monarch Academy’s newest addition. Kai locked glances with Namir Caspian’s dark doe eyes for a fraction of a second before Namir dropped his gaze and a fierce blush crept up his high cheeks. Been there, done that, Kai thought, remembering his experience as the new kid on the block once upon a time. The only thing that h...

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“Birth of a Prince” by RJ Greene

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“Are you certain? Once it is done, it cannot be undone.” The ancient Oak questioned, its words whispering across his mind with the rustling of its waxy leaves. Flix looked at the silver dirham held in his hand, turning it over in his palm as he considered the question. He could hear the drum of the centaur hooves several miles away as they searched for him. Their calls echoed off the surrounding mountains, the sound amplified by the valley, and he glanced over his shoulder as the anxiety turned every shadow into a threat. It had taken ...

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“The Breath Royal” by Deborah Mercer

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Princess Philidora knew how privileged she was, and had always thought she knew where her duty lay.She was generally acknowledged as being kind-hearted and not a Princess Pushy, unlike her cousin, Princess Sarabanda, who tended to forget she was a minor royal, but she had a sharp tongue when she chose, and could outdo anyone in the Kingdom when it came to well-aimed sarcasm and the precisely targeted putdown. Anyway, she was a doctor of physics and literature and astronomy, and had already had several books published, which she had originall...

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“The Red Mist” by Somegenius Kid

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I try to scream but there is no voice coming out of my voice. It feels like my voice just got stolen. I keep trying though. I open my mouth and try to scream but obviously the warlock has stolen my voice. I close my eyes. His appearance is so powerful that I HAVE to close my eyes. It isn’t like it’s going to turn me into stone or anything like Medusa, but just as bad. How? If you look at him in the eye, you’ll feel like, “Oh my god I’m going to dye but I’m paralyzed so I’m going to die in less than 1 second type.” I’m pretty sure you will ne...

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“Prince Aurelius” by Kat Sencen

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I lean against my wall, which has been encrusted with glittering jewels of all kinds- rubies, sapphires, emeralds, aquamarines, topazes, and on and on and on the list goes. Together, they reflect the entire room, and I can see myself through at least twenty different angles on the other side, shaded from the vibrant gems. It’s fit for a prince- probably because I am one.My father, King Rolf, opens the door to my room, and I turn to him and bow (yes, he makes his son do that.) He crosses over to my bed, four of his seven (yes, SEVEN) guards f...

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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 Modern Princess” by Sativa Schilber

“The Lonely Prince” by Charlie Murphy

“A Lily for a Life” by Liz_the_spooky_bean _

“An Heir of Shadow” by Elizabeth Inkim

“Escape to the Dream world” by Stories Are Fun

“Royalty” by Aiden Chu

“Dream Come True” by Angelina Jeong

“Incarnations of a Woman Made Real” by Amarah Friedman

“Princess Camile 👑 ” by Jade Orien🍀

“Love Conquers All” by Greg Gillis

“Fit For A Prince” by Gracie C. McKeever

“Birth of a Prince” by RJ Greene

“The Breath Royal” by Deborah Mercer

“The Red Mist” by Somegenius Kid

“Prince Aurelius” by Kat Sencen

🌟 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.

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