Third Harlequin Kradam Fest: Prompt Submission Post

[spikedluv]

Comment here with your prompts for our third Harlequin Kradam Fest.

We will accept prompts through July 5th.

All of the prompts will be collated into a list and posted here at harlequinkradam on July 6th for claiming. Prompts will be available for claiming (and you may post your fanfic or fanart submissions) from July 6th through September 30th.

You may submit:

~general prompts or more specific scenarios;

For example:

General Prompt: marriage of convenience

Specific Scenario: Kris Allen is the son of a wealthy businessman who must marry by his 25th birthday or lose the inheritance he plans to use to fund his own charity. He sees Adam Lambert, a struggling musician, perform one night and is smitten; Kris makes Adam an offer he can’t refuse.

~blurbs off the back of Harlequin romance novels, or blurbs from the back of DVD cases, or scenarios you’ve made up yourself, or mix ‘em up; and

~prompts from the last round (just c&p them into a comment here), whether they were claimed and filled or not.

The only requirements are that the prompt be Kris/Adam and be of a Harlequin nature (which we will interpret broadly). Harlequin is a type of romance that includes everything from traditional to historical, intrigue to supernatural. If you’re not sure what we mean by the term ‘Harlequin’, check out the eHarlequin writing guidelines.

For more information about the Fest please read the rules on the community profile. If your question isn’t answered there you may ask us here at the Q&A post.

Please note: If you plan to post a fic this round that you started for a previous round, please make sure that the prompt you claimed is re-submitted for this round so that you can re-claim it.

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Here are several more prompts to get us started:

~Kris Allen signs up for Theater 101 because it’s the only open course that fits his schedule. It’s not long before the professor learns what Kris has always known: he sucks at acting. Kris is handed over to the not so tender mercies of TA, Adam Lambert, who teaches Kris about acting, and a whole lot more.

~Single dad Kris Allen finally bows to the inevitable and hires a nanny to help him take care of his daughter/son. Picturing the staid nanny types who suck all the fun out of life, he tells the service that he wants someone who is imaginative and artistic. When Adam Lambert first appears on his doorstep, Kris isn’t sure he’s the right man for the job, but Adam soon convinces Kris otherwise.

~When photographs of Kris Allen kissing another man are posted on-line he refuses to deny that he is gay. His record company claims breach of contract, but they give Kris a choice: either he will be banned from performing publicly for the remainder of his contract and sued for damages, or he can agree to allow them to sell his contract to Adam Lambert, a man who has made no secret of his desire for Kris.

Now show us what you've got! *g*

ETA: Complete List of Prompts To-Date -- to make it easier for you to read all the prompts.

Comments

[spikedluv]

~Kris Allen wakes up with a headache. And a ring on his finger. He’s not sure whether he should be horrified or patting himself on the back when he rolls over and discovers Adam Lambert in bed beside him.

~Kris Allen has realized that he made a mistake when he left his music career behind. Now he’s mounting a comeback, and opening for Adam Lambert during his summer concert tour would be a coup, but there’s a catch: Adam wants Kris as more than his opening act.

~After being attacked by a stalker, Adam Lambert moves to a small town in Arkansas to get out of the public eye. Kris Allen comes home to visit his family and finds himself attracted to the sexy recluse. Can Kris convince Adam to take a chance on him?

[misura.livejournal.com]

[all summaries snagged from eHarlequin]

On his way to becoming the next NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Adam Lambert could have his pick of men. But the top driver is intrigued only by the new waiter in town. What he doesn't know is that the object of his interest is none other than Kris Allen, a world-famous singer and songwriter, now taking a much needed break to work on his music in peace and quiet. The last thing Kris wants is to draw attention to himself by being seen with someone like Adam. Will Adam be able to convince him to give their romance a chance?
[slightly altered summary for: End of the Line, Jean Brashear]

FBI agent Kris Allen knew he'd have a lot to answer for when he bumped into Adam, the boyfriend he'd left behind to complete an undercover mission. Nearly three years had passed since Kris'd last seen him, but Adam was as beautiful as ever — and as angry. Will Kris once again be forced to choose between love and duty, or will he be able to win (and keep) Adam's trust this time?
[slightly altered summary for: Mountain Ranger Recon, Carol Ericson]

Detective Adam Lambert's latest client is impossible to resist. Not only is he just Adam's type, his teary-eyed pleas to prove his former wife was innocent of murder pulled at Adam's hard to reach heartstrings. But before Adam gets a chance to investigate, Kris disappears without a trace. Now, with Katy Allen desperate to find her former husband and clear her name, Adam knows his life will never be the same.
[slightly altered summary for: Her Stolen Son, Rita Herron]

After an injury ended his singing career, Adam Lambert became an event planner. So when a society wedding gives him the chance to make a name for himself, he vows to get the job done without help from anyone — especially quiet but competent butler Kris Allen.
[slightly altered summary for: Her Love Next Door, Mae Nunn]

Adam thought he couldn't wait to get back home for his best friend's wedding, until he gets the news — to research a new TV show, his boss has decided to come with him!

Even though he's had a crush on him for ages, Adam doesn't want Kris Allen with him as his not-date. How will he be able to impress Kris with karaoke as the wedding entertainment? And how is he going to explain to everybody the 'boyfriend' he's been telling everyone about for years barely even knows Adam's name?
[slightly altered summary for: The Rogue Wedding Guest, Ally Blake]

[spikedluv]

Got 'em; thanks! *g*

[kira-dark-wing.livejournal.com]

Kris Allen works days as a barista(or something of the sort) and at night he's living out his true passion: Krista, Drag Queen Extraordinaire!

Adam Lambert is a waiter at the club where Krista performs, and he's been crushing on 'her' and flirting and trying to get Krista to agree to go out with him. One morning he meets Kris, a very, very cute barista and he's immediately attracted to him. Now Adam's torn between Kris and Krista, not knowing that they're one and the same

[spikedluv]

Got it; thanks! *g*

Some General Tropes

[spikedluv]

1. Marriage of convenience/arranged marriage.

2. Mistaken identity.

3. Baby left on doorstep.

4. Mail order bride.

5. Amnesia.

6. Secretary/boss (or similar relationship, ie, nurse/doctor).

[spikedluv]

~Kris Allen has moved to LA to pursue music. He works at a soup kitchen/homeless shelter [other similar place of author’s choice] during the day, and plays coffee houses, open mic nights and bars at night. Adam Lambert has had enough of so-called Christian do-gooders telling him he’s going to hell, so he wants nothing to do with seemingly goody-two-shoes Kris Allen who takes up residence in his apartment complex. Until he sees him playing at a bar one night. Will Kris and Adam be able to overcome their differences long enough to discover all the things they have in common? [Latter Days]

~Kris Allen was blissfully in love and looking forward to his happily ever after . . . until he found out that it was all a lie. Now, years later, Adam Lambert has come looking for Kris, and he’ll use whatever means necessary (blackmail, bribery, other method of author’s choice) to get Kris back. Is Kris doomed to a loveless marriage, or will he be able to forgive Adam and forge the future he’d once dreamt of?

~Adam Lambert has just been entrusted with the care of a baby he’d never met before when his brother’s ex-girlfriend has an audition [or reason of author’s choice] that requires her to leave town for a couple of weeks. Adam has no idea what he’s doing, but apparently Kris Allen is no stranger to babies. Adam convinces Kris to help him out for the next couple of weeks, but can he convince him to stick around once the baby’s back with its mother?

~Rocker Adam Lambert needs a break from his hectic life, so one day he just disappears. He ends up someplace where no one would ever think to look for him . . . and meets Kris Allen. Kris still plays music, but he’s given up on his dream of making it big . . . until he meets Adam. Will Kris forgive Adam when he realizes that everything he knows about the other man is a lie? [Pure Country-ish]

[youkeyh.livejournal.com]

- Adam decided to get a dog just for the sake of coming home to someone, or something home. He didn't realize how hard it will be to take care of one. So he decides to hit the yellow pages and call the ad he saw that offers dog-sitting and care. When the guy shows up the next day, he never expected him to be his type. How will Adam make a move on Kris without even knowing if the guy even swings his way?



- With Adam's hectic schedule, he has barely enough time to go to a pet salon and get his pet dog groomed and all. Luckily, being a patron of said salon has it perks and they offered Adam their new program -home service pet grooming. He didn't expect the guy he had been eyeing on the salon since he first set foot in the establishment will be the same one that will be sent to his home. How can Adam make Kris go to his house as often as he can with the pretension that his dog needs care without scaring the guy?

[spikedluv]

Got 'em; thanks! *g*

(I made a few changes to your prompts, mosting tense changes and stuff. They read like this now:

18. Adam decided to get a dog just for the sake of coming home to someone, or something. He didn't realize how hard it would be to take care of one, so he decides to hit the yellow pages and call the ad he saw that offers dog-sitting and care. When Kris Allen shows up the next day, Adam never expected him to be his type. How will Adam make a move on Kris without even knowing if the guy even swings his way?

19. With Adam's hectic schedule, he has barely enough time to go to a pet salon and get his pet dog groomed. Luckily, being a patron of said salon has it perks and they offered Adam their new program – home service pet grooming. He didn't expect that Kris Allen, the guy he had been eyeing at the salon since he first set foot in the establishment would be the person sent to his home. How can Adam get Kris to come to his house as often as possible under the pretense that his dog needs care without scaring the guy?

Let me know if that's not okay.)

[donut95.livejournal.com]

Both Adam and Kris are bona fide rockstars. Both recently got dumped by their boyfriends! They were utterly gutted! Adam didn't care bout the bf but his image affected and felt he didn't make entertainment headlines anymore. Kris was angry by his disloyal bf, he wanted revenge! Adam and Kris met at some awards show, chat and found each other interesting. Struck a deal to fake hooking up for their own gain i.e. always hanging out at clubs and restaurants and lots of public show of affection, purportedly getting spotted by paps! Adam was back as the media darling and Kris knew his ex was jealous! Feelings developed btw Adam and Kris but both too egoistic to admit it!! Continued their media whoring until one of them breaks!

[spikedluv]

Got it; thanks! *g*

[chelseafrew.livejournal.com]

This is my first time putting out a prompt. Hope this fits:

Adam Lambert and Kris Allen have not seen each other since they drifted apart after the Idol Tour. Adam has dropped off the grid due to a permanent injury (blindness, deafness, paralysis, doesn't really matter) that he has not revealed to the world at large. When Kris accidentally finds out, he has to break through all of Adam's walls to convince him he loves him--always has, always will.

[spikedluv]

Got it; thanks! *g*

[atomic-dawg.livejournal.com]

General Topics:

Regency!!! Anything! But ideally Rakisk!Adam and Spitfire/Virtuous!Kris.

Anything set in the Wild West!

[spikedluv]

Oooh, Wild West! And rakish!Adam and spitfire/virtuous!Kris is always a win. *g*

Got 'em; thanks!

[robin1961.livejournal.com]

First timer here so hope this is OK !!

A historical fic were Adam is a loner in a small seaside town. When danger arrives he trys to help the towners but ends up being given to the intruders as a peace offering. Kris is the leader of the invading force (vikings ??) and accepts the offer, taking Adam away and on an adventure he never knew he wanted or needed.

[spikedluv]

Got it; thanks! *g*

[atomic-dawg.livejournal.com]

Regency Era: As a youth Adam ran away to London to join the theatre with Bradley Bell, the love of his life. Now broke and brokenhearted, he finds himself accepting a position of voice teacher to the teenage Allison, hired by her older brother and guardian, the notoriously dull Kris Allen. Though Kris is mildly adorable (okay more than mildly), how fun could a paragon of virtue be anyway? Adam wants love and passion, not sensible choices. Is there more to Kris than meets the eye? How does Kris find having his world turned upside down by his sister's tutor?

Author's choice, but ideally:
Older!Kris, Younger!Adam. Preferably still Adam being a top (maybe with Kris topping from the bottom?)

[spikedluv]

I've added your first prompt to the list, but your second one isn't really a Harlequin-type trope. You may flesh it out a bit to make it a specific scenario, rather than a general trope, if you'd like.

[perfectpicture7.livejournal.com]

Kris Allen and Adam Lambert were once married and very much in love. Now, they are divorced and bitter. Each secretly misses the other, but cannot forgive him for what occurred. What will it take for these two men to forgive one another and reunite?

Reason for divorce is author's choice. Just want a fic about divorced Kradam reuniting.

[spikedluv]

Got it; thanks! *g*

[cassandra-ml.livejournal.com]

~ Kris is the crownprince and supposed to get married soon. his parents have found a very nice bride for him but Kris is in love with one of the house musicians Adam. The parents dont think that Adam is a fit spouse for a future king and tell Kris that if he doesnt marry the girl the throne will go to his bad selfish cousin.
Or course Adam tells Kris that he should just marry her and and quits his job.
During the dress rehersal Kris breaks down though and tells his parents that he'd rather abdicated because he cant rule a country with a broken heart.

[spikedluv]

Got it; thanks! *g*

[cassandra-ml.livejournal.com]

oh and another one:

Regency Era - Kris is surprised when he finds out that his sister Megan is considing a marriage of conveniance. What happens when Kris is meeting the handsome husband to be, who is forced into this marriage to save his family from property. Boys fall in love, can they stop the wedding and end up together?

[spikedluv]

Got it; thanks! *g*

[spikedluv]

~Unable to make it on his music alone, Kris Allen takes a job as a personal assistant to the flamboyant, charismatic and infuriating glamrocker Adam Lambert. Working for Adam becomes a challenge in more ways than one when Kris finds himself attracted to the other man.

~Kris Allen agrees to participate in a charity bachelor auction because it’s for a good cause, but eyebrows are raised when the infamous Adam Lambert bids on him. When Adam wins the bidding, though, Kris is less concerned with his reputation and more with his virtue. Will either come away intact? More importantly, by the time Adam's done with him, will Kris care?

~Adam Lambert and Kris Allen had been in love once, but that was years ago. When they meet up again Kris is determined to maintain a distance between them; Adam is equally determined to win Kris back.

~Adam Lambert’s days of tabloid notoriety are behind him if he wants to keep his record contract. To complete his newly reformed image, his management wants him to settle down and get married. Adam refuses to even consider the idea until he meets his prospective husband, Kris Allen.

~Vampire Prince Kristopher Allen must bond with his mate or forfeit succession to the throne. When Kris meets Adam Lambert he knows immediately that he’s found his mate, but there’s just one problem: Adam’s still human. Will Kris give up Adam, or the throne?

[spikedluv]

~Kris Allen is under a lot of stress – finishing his album and doing interviews and photo shoots and radio promos – and the more responsibilities that build up, the more control he tries to exert. Until the day Kris meets Adam Lambert, and the soft command of Adam’s voice takes the weight off of Kris’ shoulders for one blissful night. Kris thinks one night isn’t enough, but can he accept the peace he found with Adam on a permanent basis?

~When Adam Lambert left college early to hone his craft ‘on the job’, the classroom wasn’t the only thing he left behind. Over the years Kris Allen tried to forget the young man who’d stolen his heart and then left him without a word, but he’s never quite managed.

Years later, when Adam hasn’t yet made it big, and Kris is on the verge of giving up his dream of playing music and going back to school, they both try out for American Idol. Sparks fly when they are finally reunited during Hollywood Week, but Kris is afraid that Adam will break his heart once more. Can Adam convince Kris that he’ll never leave him again?

~Adam Lambert left town for the bright lights of Hollywood to pursue his dreams, but now he’s home for a visit after his most recent break up [or reason of author’s choice]. Kris Allen had managed to bury his feelings for Adam when he left, but they return with a vengeance when he sees Adam again. Kris’ attempt to keep his feelings hidden fails, but to his surprise, Adam is interested in him, too. What will they do when it’s time for Adam to return to LA? (Shelter-esque)

~Adam Lambert has been invited to his ex’s wedding. Because he refuses to let the cheating bastard think he cares, Adam replies as plus one. The only problem is that he isn’t currently seeing anyone, and there’s no way he’s showing up without a date. Kris Allen appears to be the answer to Adam’s temporary problem, except when the time comes for their fake relationship to end, will Adam be able to let him go?

[keie3.livejournal.com]

Kris and Adam were once very much in love. That was until their record company found out about their relationship and blackmailed Kris into leaving Adam.

It's now years later, and they are asked to reunite musically for(insert random music awards). Adam has moved on choosing to only focus oh his music). Kris on the other hand is older and wiser and not as willing to let love slip through his fingers a second time. Can he convince Adam that their love never died?

[spikedluv]

Ooh, good one! Got it' thanks. *g*

[spikedluv]

~Adam Lambert needs a break from his hectic life. He decides to take a road trip by himself, traveling incognito and without his usual entourage. When his car breaks down he’s rescued by rancher Kris Allen. All of the local hotels are full because of the annual rodeo, so Kris offers to put Adam up while his car is being fixed. Instead of contacting his people and calling in favors to get the car fixed and get back on the road, Adam accepts. He’s intrigued by Kris, and the more time he spends with him, the more smitten he becomes. What happens when Adam’s car is fixed, and his ‘real life’ beckons?

~Single father Kris Allen put his career on hold to raise his daughter. She got her singing talent from her father, and her acting talent from her mother, and she’s determined to be a big star, even though she’s only five years old. Kris relents after much pleading and begging, and signs her up for a summer theater program for children.

Adam Lambert, once a huge star himself, runs the program. Kris stays one day to watch the kids practice, and finds himself drawn to Adam, who has a magical touch with the children. Kris finds himself offering to help with the production, painting sets and sewing costumes, which he really sucks at, just for the opportunity to get to know Adam.

When Adam finds out that Kris can play the piano, and sing, he gives Kris a more active role in the production. Adam and Kris have a lot in common, but Adam is determined to keep things professional, despite that one kiss they shared. After the last curtain call, will Kris be able to convince Adam they’d be as good together off the stage as they were on?

~Kris Allen was a school teacher in Pennsylvania, but he’d always wanted to travel, so when the opportunity arose for him to teach out west, he accepted. When he reached town Kris was mistakenly thought to be the new boy expected at the bordello. That was embarrassing enough, but then he had to be rescued by the sheriff, Adam Lambert, with whom Kris was supposed to be staying until he was able to arrange other lodging.

Adam was kind and gentle under his rough exterior, and Kris slowly grew to actually like the man. Things went from bad to worse when Kris realized that he was not only attracted to Adam, but falling in love with him. (Historical)

[maerhys.livejournal.com]

Easily the shyest of the season eight American Idol contestants, Kris Allen is one of the wealthiest men since winning the prize and landing on the Billboard Charts with every single. That he is a recluse and even more of an introvert since his divorce only deems him more of a celebrity mystery.

Yet he can't trust anyone he knows since his win thanks to greedy ladder climbers controlling his every move, and Kris has few options outside of renewing because no one wants to go up again his entourage of producers, agents, and publicists. Also he needs a good reason to decline the contract or else the repercussions could make his life miserable.

So when his contract is about to expire and he must either renew or face fading into obscurity (or much worse), Kris approaches his once-best friend, the vivacious producer and singer Adam Lambert with a most outrageous proposition: marriage!

Adam's reputation is so dangerous that thirty seconds alone with him will break any anyone who is not as jaded as him. Still, Kris comes to him and the old sparks between them flicker into a raging fire. And, Adam still wants Kris — in his bed and on his label, wants him enough to legally shackle himself to his former friend.

But Kris' proposal comes with a condition: no sex after their wedding night. Kris will not become just another of Adam Lambert's conquests to be callously discarded. Kris' ultimatum leaves Adam with two choices: step up his game of seduction or surrender his heart to Kris again and convince him to be Adam's partner in more than just making records. [contemporary re-write of Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas]

[spikedluv]

Got it; thanks! *g*

[wizardesslyn.livejournal.com]

Kris hasn't spoken a word in 10 years when his then wife was found murdered.
Althought they caught and conviced the person who killed her, Kris has refused all attempts at interaction by another person.

Adam is a therapist that specializes in trama cases. He's called in to consult on Kris's case. He's drawn to him in a way he never has been before and finds it hard to keep things professional. Can he bring Kris out of his shell and help him heal and will he lose his heart in the process?

Kris slowly comes out of himself with Adam's help. His feelings grow for the man helping him but are they returned or is he just another case to Adam.

[spikedluv]

Got it; thanks! *g*

[cassandra-ml.livejournal.com]

Kris is dragged by a friend to a Musical, Wicked. He isnt really in the mood but the musical is kinda good and when certain Fiyero enters the stage Kris's mouth runs dry.
as soon as the show is over Kris the first to jump up and applaud.
He might or might not see the musical a few times more, but what does he do when he suddenly meets his crush in the supermarket?

[spikedluv]

Got it; thanks! *g*

[spikedluv]

~Kris Allen won American Idol, but several years down the line he’s barely a blip on the musical scene radar. He ditches his old management company and hires one that actually wants to get his name back out there. What Kris didn’t realize was that they thought another reality show was the way to do that.

Stuck in a Big Brother-esque house for three months, Kris is glad that he actually likes his roommate, Adam Lambert. He’s less pleased when he realizes that he’s falling for Adam. (Who wants to fall in love on national television in front of millions of viewers?) What happens when Kris and Adam are the last two standing? And even more importantly, what will Kris do when he realizes that Adam feels the same way?

~Someone’s trying to kill Kris Allen.

Kris is not pleased when they cancel his tour and put him in protective custody, until he meets the man responsible for his safety. Kris doesn’t mind being stuck in a hotel suite with Adam Lambert, because he’s interesting to talk to, and he makes Kris laugh. He’s not bad on the eyes, either.

Adam is also the best kisser Kris has ever met.

Kris wants to taste Adam’s kisses again, but Adam refuses to let himself get distracted (not even when Kris walks around in a towel, fresh from the shower, or all sleepy and bedhead-y). People underestimate Kris; they think of him as mellow and laid back, and don’t see the steely determination that lies beneath the surface. And Kris is determined to get his man.

Can Kris convince Adam to take a chance on him, and will the killer give them the opportunity to explore a future together?

[spikedluv]

~Kris Allen, Attorney at Law.

Kris decided to go into law at a young age after he witnessed a man kill his girlfriend and had to testify, so he saw the way the system worked up close. He spent five years in the prosecutor’s office, but one too many deals or rushed cases where a conviction was more important than justice broke his spirit. Now he’s working for the other side.

Adam Lambert, Suspected Murderer

Adam is charged with killing his ex-boyfriend, Bradley Bell, even though he insists that they remained best friends and there was no jealousy over the fact that Bell had moved on. Adam claims that he’s innocent, and Kris believes him. He’s just not sure he can prove it.

The Complication: Kris is falling in love with Adam.

It’s difficult *not* to fall for Adam, especially when Adam is cute, and funny, and insists on kissing Kris every chance he gets, but Kris is determined to concentrate on the case so that Adam doesn’t spend the rest of his life behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. Can Kris keep Adam out of jail, and not lose his heart in the process?

[spikedluv]

~Kris Allen and Adam Lambert met at the Academy. They worked their way up through the ranks together, partners on and off the force. Until something came between them. When a killer targets gay men, they’re brought back together to work the case. The catch, it requires them to go undercover as lovers at the same club from which the men are disappearing.

Kris is determined to solve the case, and equally determined to hide the fact that he never stopped loving Adam. It’s easier said than done when they have to be around each other 24/7. What will Kris do when he realizes that Adam feels the same? Will the killer give them a chance to explore a future together, or will he strike before they have the opportunity?

[spikedluv]

~Kris Allen and Adam Lambert were once the best of friends, brought together by a common experience. Kris even thought he was in love with Adam, but time and distance have separated them. It’s been several years since Kris has even seen Adam, until someone starts killing the American Idol winners.

Adam freaks out and kidnaps Kris because he doesn’t believe that Kris will take the proper precautions on his own. Kris can call no one for help, mainly because Adam left Kris’ phone at his house so no one could trace him, but also because his family was complicit in said kidnapping.

Kris is determined to remain irritated with Adam for kidnapping him, but being with Adam 24/7 reminds Kris how much he likes Adam and enjoys hanging out with him. And just why he fell in love with him. Kris finds himself less concerned with the madman killing Idols, and more worried that he won’t be able to hide his growing feelings from Adam.