Write a story inspired by the saying “Revenge is a dish best served cold.”

Posted in Angst on Sep 27, 2024

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“Live, Laugh, Loathe” by Sydney B

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Bethany Macintyre clenched her steering wheel as she turned into the strip mall parking lot. “Of course he can’t play without his cleats,” she snapped into her phone, which she had pinned between her ear and shoulder in the position familiar to all stay-at-home moms who haven’t found the time to figure out Bluetooth yet. “Did you look under his bed?” Her husband’s response was garbled beyond recognition. “I can’t hear you!” She resisted the urge to raise her middle finger at the station wagon that had cut in front of her to take the closest ...

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“The Details are in the Dessert ” by Bonnierae McDaniel

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The most complex dish in history is the recipe for creating a human. A blend of flavors from both parents— a dash of beauty from mom, an artistic pursuit from the father, and a pinch of selfishness from mommy to add a bitter note, balancing the honey-sweet loyalty from daddy. As a chef, I feel about food the way my parents must have felt about me. They crafted me from scratch, a tiny baby infused with their best and worst qualities. After nine months of marinating, I emerged as a five-star dish well worth the wait. If I had to describe...

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“Cherry Pie, 4 Women, and a Dead Man” by Hannah C. Anderson

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Warning: Mentions of abuse, suicide, and violence “We can’t question them tonight, Frank. Don’t you think they’ve been through enough?” I could still see the crimson red dripping off the table pooling onto the hardwood floor. “The governor of this town is dead. It has already been leaked to the public. The people are going to have questions, and it’s our job to have answers. As soon as possible I would like to add.” I could still hear the sharp crinkling of the body bag as his ghostly pale face was zipped up into a dark oblivion. “...

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“BEST SERVED COLD” by Jolanta Polk

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(some strong language, death)His jaw almost dropped when he spotted her relaxed at the table, her arm casually draped over the back of the chair like she owned not only the apartment but even the whole building."What ya lookin' at?" she asked, her accent a strange mix of British and Australian, surprising him even more.She looked nothing like the woman he remembered—her blonde hair was freshly shampooed and combed. She was wearing a clean T-shirt with the Van Halen band emblem, and her eyes were bright and focused. It seemed as if ...

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“Unleashed” by Melissa Grillett

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I woke up in the living room, I had no idea how long I had been laying on the floor. It had been mid morning last I remembered. I raised my sore body to sit up, my head pounding. I put my fingers to my lip, his fist had split it, again. The house was quiet, normally if Vaugn was home there would be loud music blaring through the walls. I rose to my feet, slowly. I made my way to the front window and pulled back the curtain. His car luckily was not in the driveway. I went to the bathroom to wash my face, it flashed back to me- he ...

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“Ashes of Vengeance” by Marta Juarez

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Deep in the heart of the Chaco forest, in that inhospitable region in the north of the province of Salta, Argentina, populated by indigenous peoples of various ethnicities, where the sun beats down mercilessly and the white wind carries dust of bones, myths and forgotten stories, lies the place called 'Telak Mok' in the Wichí Mataco language, which means 'Grandma's Ashes'. Its name evokes uneasiness and fear, because there, under the shade of an old carob tree...

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“The Lawyer” by Anuja Mhatre

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(Warning: Suicide, Substance abuse) Ceci wouldn't say she likes funerals. She passes on her handkerchief to the lady sniffling beside her. Her eyes are not even wet. Misty? She would have avoided any emotional display on a regular day. But this funeral is special. And by that, it means, her biggest client. The air holds an after-rain mist that clings to her clothes. Almost 50 people bundled in black, gathered around the casket about to be buried. The Owner and Founder of G&G, the last remaining Duke Carlos Santiado. The aristocratic fell...

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“Baby its cold outside” by Amara Sinha

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Baby its Cold Outside.You have six months until the high school reunion and you do not need to stress about it, yet. You mark the date on the Frank Lloyd Wright calendar, a gift from the realtor who wants you to sell your house because you are divorced, childless and you don’t need much space. But you know that you still have time to lose weight, find the love of your life, get engaged, and walk into the ballroom on his arm. You sign up, again, for an online dating site. In the seven years you’ve been divorced you have had three relatio...

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“Happy Thanksgiving Darling” by Barb Brown

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Thanksgiving again already, I'm thinking to myself, wondering what the dinner table will look like this year, in a melancholy kind of mood. I know it will be mostly empty chairs around the table this Thanksgiving dinner - no visitors or friends, no family either, except perhaps my son. I always find this time of year sad and depressing, but this year even more so. Summer is over and it feels like someone yanked the carpet out from under me, yet when I look around outside, there is no need to be sad and depressed. The view...

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“The sweet taste of revenge” by Sandy Burke

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Miranda woke up and looked at the clock on her nightstand. It was 11:00 pm, and she had only been asleep for an hour, but something felt wrong. When she looked at Peter's side of the bed, she noticed it was empty and decided to see where her husband had gone. She crept down the stairs and looked in his office and the family room, but he wasn't there. As she walked into the kitchen, she heard a muffled voice from the garage and stopped to listen. Her heart sank as she realized he was at it again. She asked herself how many times she was goin...

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“A dinner invitation ” by J M

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Mentions of murder and substance abuse. It has been 5 years since the death of Jeremy Waker. The guilt gradually disappearing over time. After all, it was supposed to happen. Jeremy was in the way and a hunting accident was the easiest way out. The group of friends were even closer now more than ever. As the CEO of the biggest law firm, Cameron made sure they did. Everyone was content in their own way. Alice, a school teacher, had her weekends booked at the local casino. Hank, Jeremy’s childhood best friend, was on probation for the use ...

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“THE BIG CHILL” by Frances Goulart

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THE BIG CHILL (or REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD) “Look at the calendar. Look! It’s been two long years to the day that I’ve been locked up been in here! I shouldn’t be here at all. Ed, I know and I know you know in your heart of hearts that I had nothing to do with that hold-up. Why would I, a man of lifelong good character, a man of principle, a professional chef, even consider such a criminal act like bank robbery for one minute? Why?”“Yeah, I know, Jacko, of course you are innocent. Everyone in this joint is innocent, an...

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“THE TEA TRAY” by Glenna Agnew

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The smell of the tea filled the air, strong and pungent; just the way Mark, her husband liked it. He called himself a “Tea Connoisseur” and enjoyed experimenting with exotic blends and brews. Callie did a second check of the tea tray to ensure that everything was perfect. It had to be perfect. Antique teapot on the right side of the tray, the single matching china tea cup, and saucer just below. Check! Sugar and cream to the left of the teapot. Check! The small basket of scones wrapped in white linen, piping hot from the oven. Check! Callie ...

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“Stonehearser and the Shadows of Vengeance” by David Dean

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Note: killer describedBeatriz Chanoyu reflected on her identity as a killer. She qualified as both a serial killer and a mass murderer, having committed numerous calculated killings over the years. Unlike typical killers, her motives had been rooted in revenge and practicality, rather than enjoyment or emotional detachment. Beatriz felt a sense of responsibility; her actions aimed to change history and protect the reputations of her victims, ensuring they would not be remembered as monsters. Beatriz operated in secrecy. She encountered Sto...

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Write a story inspired by the saying “Revenge is a dish best served cold.”

Submissions are closed

✍️ 59 stories

“Live, Laugh, Loathe” by Sydney B

“The Details are in the Dessert ” by Bonnierae McDaniel

“Cherry Pie, 4 Women, and a Dead Man” by Hannah C. Anderson

“BEST SERVED COLD” by Jolanta Polk

“Unleashed” by Melissa Grillett

“Ashes of Vengeance” by Marta Juarez

“The Lawyer” by Anuja Mhatre

“Baby its cold outside” by Amara Sinha

“Happy Thanksgiving Darling” by Barb Brown

“The sweet taste of revenge” by Sandy Burke

“A dinner invitation ” by J M

“THE BIG CHILL” by Frances Goulart

“THE TEA TRAY” by Glenna Agnew

“Stonehearser and the Shadows of Vengeance” by David Dean

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Write a story in the form of a recipe.

Start or end your story with two people discussing an important matter over a meal.

Set your story in a kitchen, either early in the day or late at night.

Write a story about someone searching for a missing ingredient, literally or metaphorically.

Contest #270

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