The Librarian's Moonlit Curse
Every full moon, the quiet librarian is compelled to dance in the town square under an enchantment that allows them to see the supernatural realm. One night, they lock eyes with a captivating stranger who reveals they are bound by a centuries-old love curse neither can escape.
Suggested length: A short story: 1,500 to 5,000 words, or flash fiction under 1,000
Start the clock
Pick a sprint, press start and keep going until it stops. Momentum beats polish on a first draft.
Make it yours
Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- Make the obstacle something they both believe in, not a misunderstanding.
- Put them in close quarters they can't escape.
- Tell it from the point of view of the one who falls first.
Writing romance books
Not whether they end up together, but how.
Romance puts a love story at the center and promises a happy ending: happily ever after, or at least happy for now. Readers know where it's going. The pleasure is in the obstacles, the banter and the moment the two leads finally stop fighting it.
What readers expect
- Two leads the reader roots for
- Obstacles that keep them apart
- Emotional growth, not just attraction
- A happy ending, guaranteed
A tip before you start
The happy ending isn't optional. Without it you've written a love story, and romance readers will tell you so.
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- Love Letters in the WallsAfter moving into an old Victorian house, you discover a series of love letters hidden within the walls, dating back over a century. As you begin to…
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