Potentially classic
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From: The Writer's Desk: Finish a Short Story
If this doesn't knock their socks off, what will? Shakespeare rising from the grave to rip the spires off the Bazaar?
Unlocked with 
A Name Signed with a Flourish 3, 
10 x Manuscript Page, 
Potential 200
Challenge information
- 137 - very chancy (41%)
- 170 - chancy (51%)
- 204 - modest (61%)
- 237 - very modest (71%)
- 270 - low-risk (81%)
- 304 - straightforward (91%)
- 334 - straightforward (100%)
Success
"I do not use the word 'genius' lightly, but there is no lesser word that I can in good conscience substitute..."
'Genius.' Well, of course. About time.
You've gained 1 x Classic Short Story
Persuasive is increasing… (+10 CP)
'Potential' has been reset: a conclusion, or a new beginning?
You're no longer working on anything. [Resets 'Working on...']
You no longer have any of this: Manuscript Page
Making Waves is increasing… (+100 CP)
Failure
"A storyteller of note and substance!"
"Note and substance"? Clergymen are noted! Bankers have substance! Tear the filthy rag to pieces! Fling it in the fireplace! At least you have your royalties to console you.
You've gained 1 x Masterful Short Story- Persuasive is increasing… (+8 CP, up to level 200 +
Persuasive Gains) - 'Potential' has been reset: a conclusion, or a new beginning?
- You no longer have any of this: Manuscript Page
- You're no longer working on anything. [Resets 'Working on...']
- Making Waves is increasing… (+35 CP)
