Start or end your story with a character finding out the love of their life is actually royalty.

Posted in Romance on Dec 15, 2023

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“The Christmas Queen” by Daniel R. Hayes

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(CW: Violence, Language, crude humor, blood, comic mischief) A frozen blanket of ice glazed the roads on Fern Street as the Wallace family headed home from a busy day of shopping. The houses were adorned with multi-colored lights, and blow-up decorations were as far as the eye could see. Every door had a festive wreath to showcase the spirit of the season, and carolers sang songs of merry for all to hear. Yes, my friends, it was Christmas Eve once again. A time when boys and girls dream of toys and candy, and parents wish for peace ...

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“Skinwalker” by Len Rely

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Gather around me if you wish to hear my tale, for I am a shaman king from the old country. My world is not yours, my words are not the ones spoken today. I am a wanderer of the path that separates men from beasts, and on certain nights preys upon other men. I do not do this because I dislike them or because I have no control over my actions, those are the motives of a criminal. I do it because I am a relic from a time when human predation was both normal and understood. &nb...

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“How I Met Your Grandma” by Robert Egan

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Vivi had arrived at her grandparent's doorstep with her heart frozen over in disbelief, her eyes twin pools of desolation. Some spiteful child at school had told her that Santa Claus wasn't real, so Grandpa was doing his best to warm that frozen heart. Grandma, too, in her own quiet way.They were making Grandma's special cookies, usually reserved for Christmas and not the night before. Now, everyone knows it's a sad fact that most cookies don't taste as good as raw cookie dough. Not so with Grandma's cookies. No one, not even Grandpa, knew h...

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“Jade Prophecy” by Khadija S. Mohammad

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The peasants clambered at the door, anxious either to get away from the flying lizards or to have their future told, but Murdak, Refuge Of The Helpless, ignored them. She didn't feel like helping anyone tonight.Then there came a heavy, royal knock on the door. Murdak, the All-Knowing wondered who it was, then recognized the king's face through the window. She hurried to dress herself before opening the door, smiling at His Grace and his infant daughter and bidding them enter."Murdak, Giver of Fortunes, I have come for you to tell my daughter...

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“Not All The Witches.....” by Julie Grenness

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Not all the witches live in Salem. There at the supermarket stood Adriana, checkout chick. It was mid-winter, raining, sleeting, bitter wind blowing, as the sliding glass door opened right on time. Quivering in the draft swirling yesterday's rubbish flotsam over the darkening car park, Adriana sold her first packet of cigarettes and morning newspaper for the day. Her eager clients waited for their fix. They swiped their debit cards, or some cash, then turned to their cars, coughing at their first gasper, reading the football latest gossip ...

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“Deceptive Coordinates” by Sumayya Mohammed

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Deceptive Coordinates “I can’t do this,” Lila squeezed her eyes shut and threw the folded paper in Max’s direction. It fluttered to the ground, and he stooped to pick it up before the mud could soil it. Paper wasn’t really the right word to describe it, as it was a thick, cream card with gold accents on the edges. Max looked at her sympathetically. “You can’t put it off forever. Come on, you can do this, Lila. Whatever it says, it’ll be okay,” Lila could tell he was trying to sound as optimistic as he could. “You’ll get some answers,...

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“Of Duty and Ties” by M. Æ. Mohammed

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Elma sat on the porch, the warm breeze rustling her skirts as she watched Roth work in the fields. He had been a stranger to their quaint, quiet village, stumbling in one cold winter's day in a tattered soldier's uniform long after the war had ended and tight-lipped about his past. The villagers had feared him, whispering behind their hands about possible desertion but the war was long won and over by the the time he first arrived at their village. He could read and write, a rare skill in their small community, and slowly he won them over. E...

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“Prince Elderaine and His Roses” by Kate Leanne

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Once upon a time long passed, there was a beautiful kingdom known as Laide. And in that particular little country, there lived twin princes; sons of the much loved King Harold. The twins were born of different natures; one who was kind, pensive, yet entitled, the other being arrogant, rash, and headstrong. Their names were Andrew (the latter) and Elderaine (the former). The two boys were blessed with handsome features and able minds, and while Andrew was a master of fencing and combat, Elderaine never failed trumping him at interpreting lett...

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“Opposites Attract” by PJ Town

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Opposites attract, they say, don’t they? Well, you couldn’t get much more opposite than Frances and Frederick.Frances – or Franny, as her friends and family called her – was a quiet young thing. Her parents tried to get her to be more outgoing, but nope – that was her way. And because she was quiet and kept to herself, she missed lots of chances to enter into relationships; all the available eligible bachelors around about found partners that were much easier to engage with than her.If the truth be told, though, it wasn’t simply a case ...

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“The Assassin's Choice” by L.G. Basallote

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Choosing whether to plunge a dagger into your wife’s heart is never an easy decision. Especially when you were kissing passionately just this morning. But that was the situation Kalaw found himself in. Funny what finding out your wife is royalty can do to an assassin. Kalaw watched the other faces in the tavern. A futile action to distract his mind from what he must do. But it has also become second nature for him to observe. It was a full house tonight, mostly ordinary townsfolk unwinding after a day of work. Few looked strong enough t...

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“The Secret Princess” by Abby Nanus

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"Hej (hi), Benny, I have a secret to tell you!" my girlfriend eagerly whispered into my ear, hoping to snag my attention. It was 12/16/2023, my 25th birthday (which I do happen to share with a somewhat-similarly named member of ABBA, just wanted to let you all know that), and so far it had been going quite well, with the exception of a balloon loudly bursting and almost making me cry due to my sensitive ears. (It didn't.) "Sigh. Astrid, can you please tell me your secret?" "Nej (no), but I shall give you a hint: it relates to my Swed...

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“All Thanks to a Curse:” by Flopsy The Bun

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The morning was bright and cheery as I strolled through the forest. I listened to the birds sing, and the gentle breeze swept my hair. It seemed so peaceful, like a fantasy, until a heartbreaking noise filled the air. I twirled around, and I saw before me a wounded deer with his muscular legs trapped in a snare. The hunters were at work again before the threat of winter took over. I ran to the poor creature and continued to untangle the trap that he was stuck in. Not one second after I got him free, he stood up. On his hind legs! To my to...

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“Secret Royal” by Emily Benson

Submitted to Contest #229

“I’m sorry, what?” I stare at Hugo, the love of my life, the man of my dreams. He’s staring back at me with a mixture of patience and anxiety, making my pulse race a little faster. “I’m going to need you to repeat yourself, Hugo,” I say quietly, choosing to believe that what he just told me is a joke. He reaches over the table and grabs my hand, turning it over and rubbing his thumb over my palm. Taking a deep breath, he looks me right in the eye and says, “I need to go home for my coronation in a few weeks.”&...

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“8 plus 2 Red Roses” by Annapoorna Paul

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Two souls from a different zones and part of life decide to meet up on a blind date. As pretty as the picture with the depth of his cheek’s temples appealed and managed to ask the lady love out, which in turn, turned her world upside down as she stumbled upon this date. Broken and lost in the hopes of finding that special someone as love was not even in her books now; as hesitant was she, however gathers the courage only to see this mystery date waiting at the table for her. The first glance she seen was his yin &yang Tattoo on the...

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“Chapter 16.5 from Testing For Hope - New Tidings Week Breaking” by Amelia McCarthy

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Hysteria never expected anything from life. She was a kid after all. She didn't really expect anything as far as she knew. All she could even depend on was her mom being there and the cold nights when she would stare at her ceiling for hours on end long after her mom had tucked her in for the night. She has always done this, or at least she has since she met her. The most beautiful girl in the world. Sofia. Even though she was as mysterious as she was gorgeous, Hysteria still fell hard and fast. The girl would call her over for tea and so...

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Start or end your story with a character finding out the love of their life is actually royalty.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 19 stories

“The Christmas Queen” by Daniel R. Hayes

“Skinwalker” by Len Rely

“How I Met Your Grandma” by Robert Egan

“Jade Prophecy” by Khadija S. Mohammad

“Not All The Witches.....” by Julie Grenness

“Deceptive Coordinates” by Sumayya Mohammed

“Of Duty and Ties” by M. Æ. Mohammed

“Prince Elderaine and His Roses” by Kate Leanne

“Opposites Attract” by PJ Town

“The Assassin's Choice” by L.G. Basallote

“The Secret Princess” by Abby Nanus

“All Thanks to a Curse:” by Flopsy The Bun

“Secret Royal” by Emily Benson

“8 plus 2 Red Roses” by Annapoorna Paul

“Chapter 16.5 from Testing For Hope - New Tidings Week Breaking” by Amelia McCarthy

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Write about a festive party gone wrong that’s saved by some holiday magic.

Write a story in which a cynical character gets amnesia on Christmas Eve.

Write about a character who visits their hometown for the holidays and reconnects with a former love interest.

Write a story in which a character is stuck reliving their worst Christmas ever, over and over again.

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