Rivals in the Mountain Cabin
Write a story set in a secluded mountain cabin where two rival art collectors are forced to share accommodations during a heavy snowstorm. Their intense competition morphs into an unexpected and passionate romance.
Suggested length: A short story: 1,500 to 5,000 words, or flash fiction under 1,000
Start the clock
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Make it yours
Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- Let a secondary character see what's happening before either lead does.
- End on the first honest conversation, not the first kiss.
- Make the obstacle something they both believe in, not a misunderstanding.
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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