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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“A scene for Elm.” by Eko Epsilon

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“As a young future pirate, you’re most likely wondering how I’m to be married to Elm!” Scene quietly exclaimed atop the highest tree in the kingdom. Holding a freshly picked mango that his only friend, an annoyed macaw, was eyeing as it swung back and forth in its historically known clumsy captors' hands. “Well, you see, Drippy, I saved her.” Drippy took his eye off of the fruit, stared at his feeder and swayed his head back and forth. Scene huffed “You don’t know what you’re talking about, she noticed me.” Drippy’s feathers fluttered as he ...

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“Prince of Articia” by Amanda Cedeno

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I, Holly, my boyfriend of three years, Axel, and my adopted daughter, Kiku were at Axel’s apartment watching a cartoon Christmas Carol movie for a date. Axel and I were in our thirties. Kiku, who was six, out dressed the both of us in her purple unicorn dress. She was also the most active by tending to a doll while Axel and I just cuddled on the couch. I met Axel while I was adopting my daughter. He was a volunteer helping. He wasn’t ever adopted, but he wanted to give back to the facility that took care of him for many years. Just whe...

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“The First Date Secret” by Alexandria Lucius

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Since Katie had moved into this new community, she had developed a routine. Today though was not going to be the same. She got ready for work and walked outside to get into her car for work but it did not start. She had enough time she called for a ride share and made moments after the start of her shift. She tried to avoid dealing with her boss but shortly after she started, the store manager approached her. The store was a small health food store which, was nice because normally they were not busy all day. The holidays we...

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“A Royal Lesson in Love” by Stephanie Santana

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Present Day Jacinda Jordan squints hard at a tall, broad-shouldered man across a ballroom filled with silver tinsel and fake snow. Beside her, a vivacious woman, adorned with a glittery cougar mask, can't contain her excitement. She’s gushing about the enticing stranger – a foreigner with deep pockets, known for his love of cooking, languages, and postmodern art. “Folks say he’s looking for his ‘amiroella,’ the word for perfect love in Aquilonan. Are you familiar with it?” the loquacious lady chirps. “With love?” Jaci...

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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

“A scene for Elm.” by Eko Epsilon

“Prince of Articia” by Amanda Cedeno

“The First Date Secret” by Alexandria Lucius

“A Royal Lesson in Love” by Stephanie Santana

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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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