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“Emily's Friend” by R. K. Detrick

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“There’ll be food and free drinks—come on, it’ll be fun!” “…Okay.” # How is it that I’ve survived this long as such a pushover? Even in the best of circumstances—attending an event I want to be at with people I know and care about—weddings are ridiculous affairs. And this? This room full of buzzing strangers is absolute hell. But I never really could say no to Emily, my best (and possibly only) friend of over a decade. If it weren’t for her, I could probably spend the rest of my life holed up in my apartment with a good book, show, or ...

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“Party Animals ” by Vesta Bartholomew

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Jack sat on the stoop of his Troy brownstone, bent over and holding his head in his hands. His fingers played with his dark curly locks tinged with a hint of gray. With a sigh of impatience, he almost pulled his cell from the pocket of his black dress pants and called Yvette. He was then startled by the loud, repeated honks of his sister's truck and nearly fell off the porch. He jogged the short distance to the Ford, opened the door, and hopped in. He said to Yvette in a sarcastic tone, “On time, lik...

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“They Have Each Other” by CJ Sieling

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Staring into the mirror, my only thought was, girl you look so damn good today. My wedding dress, yellow to signify the transition from childhood to adulthood, flowed down around my body, flaring out at the bottom. Dark hair, slightly curled, fell on my bare, olive tone shoulders. A flowered crown with an green base and small yellow flowers, that perfectly matched my dress, seemed to be the final touch that brought it all together. That woman in the mirror was mesmerizing. “Zaagi!” My best friend snapped me out of my daydream with her ...

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“From Playmates to Soulmates” by Michael Palmieri

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There I was, minding my own business, carefully arranging the buildings in my Lego metropolis, when a knock came from the front door. I ignored it, hoping it wasn’t for me, and continued building. I heard the door open, and my heart sank as I heard my mother greet the visitor. “Well, hello, Sophia. How are you today?” Oh no. Not Sophia. “Hello, Mrs. Harper. Can Max come out and play? “Say no, say no,” I silently pleaded. “Of course, dear. Some fresh air will do him some good,” my mom replied, betraying me with a smile. “Max!” she called out...

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“Sorry, not sorry” by Hannah Wall

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I need to stop agreeing to be the plus one to friends for a wedding they’re going to. There is no shame in being single at a wedding. I mean, come on; there could be hot singles there. One of my best memories came from being at a wedding. I had a three-way with the best man and his girlfriend. I ended up breaking the pair up and dating the girlfriend, sorry, not sorry.“You look beautiful, Cathy. Do you really have to wear the same dress to every wedding you go to though?” My date for the night, Jonny whined, the ungrateful oath. I am not was...

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“Acquisition Failure #77: Emma” by Marion Ward

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Supervisor Kevod pinches the top of his snout in exasperation, all six of his light receptors slamming shut at once. Without opening any of what Earthlings might call his eyes, he gestures at the seat in front of his desk with an auxiliary tendril, wordlessly inviting me to sit.I sit. The chair creaks loudly in response to my density. In a stale gust that unrolls over the desk and across the tender, recently molted skin of my face, he releases the breath he'd been holding as a sigh. "Do you have any idea why I've called you in here toda...

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“Veil of Deception” by Hannah Deegan

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“Are we all comfortable with the plan? Hogan, do you have any questions?”“Yes ma’am. No questions.” I reply quickly. Mostly because this meeting has dragged on longer than it should’ve and it’s not like I had a choice in the matter anyway. I’m the newest agent on the team so naturally I do a lot of the bitch work. Which in this case means going to a wedding. A freaking wedding. I think my director thinks I’m going to mess up so she can fire me, but that’s not going to happen. Everyone else on our team follows their orders blindly and does wh...

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“The Wedding Crasher's Guide to Kissing Your Sister's Ex ” by Madison Marvin

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The Wedding Crasher's Guide to Kissing Your Sister's Ex I was never the main character of my story. I was always the background character, sitting in the back of the classroom, Stella's little sister who followed her like a shadow. When we’d be out with our mom, people would always say Stella looked just like her. Then they’d turn to me, if they noticed I was there at all, and ask if I was a school friend. Mom made us take ballet lessons when we were kids. I was Snowflake Number 7 in the Nutcracker (Stella was Clara), an unnamed or...

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“Side by Side” by Jessika Sims

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"Wearing white to a wedding. That's scandalous."I stood behind the bride as she trembled through her written vows to her husband-to-be. The silk gown rippled over my skin like the surface of the beach behind us as I stood there, shoes planted on her long train she ignored. Of course I had to go for the veil too. The lace edges were immaculately crafted and far too ornate to leave gathering dust in a cupboard. All eyes were on me. I revelled in the attention, soaking it in alongside the warm sun and cool, salty air.Flowers were ever...

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“Pray for That Girl ” by Laura Handy

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"Are you sure this dress is OK?" Lydia asked Phil as she scanned the attire of other guests entering the Catholic church. "It's fine," said Phil. "Don't worry. You won't spontaneously combust from a bit of skin showing." Knowing her discomfort, he added, "You look lovely." Lydia wore a sleeveless dress with a deep V-plunge neckline. The midsummer heat deterred her from bringing a shawl, which she now deeply regretted, eyeing the other guests entering the church. "I can't remember the last time I stepped foot in church," Lydia said as Phil h...

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“My Big Out” by Nicholas Warack

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Today, I will end a marriage before it starts. I've envisioned this moment since I decided upon the invitation from my girlfriend. Truth be told, it is something one only hears in dramatic tales or seen in a Hallmark film; however, with my dramatic disposition, regretful conscience, and in accordance with my horoscope, I have already submitted to destiny. The witness bearers filed into the foldable wooden chairs, unaware of the preordained bombshell I intended to release.My girlfriend Angie is the younger sibling to Logan, a bridesmaid and a...

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“Lurline's Blessings” by Nancy Ball

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Lurline's Blessingsby Nancy J My name is Lurline Becker, not Lur Line. I am a woman, not a fishing tackle. The bills on my desk stare back, mocking my financial struggles. My landlord is the first to be paid. There may be a solution for next month, involving me using my wily seductive maneuvers and ensuring he provides a receipt. As an escort, high-paying dates pay the bills, but it's not a straightforward job. Discreet advertising to avoid legal issues is vital. When clients contact me, my primary concern is safety. Working at a cell phon...

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“Complications” by Hannah Rose

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It wouldn’t have been that consequential...except there was Rebecca. Rebecca was glowy moonlight in a world that glittered just a little too brightly. She was subtle and kind—the genuine kindness that bubbles up from deep within rather than floating on the surface like slick oil. She read thick books like life was long, and she loved food. Like, she loved food. She had this face when she tasted something particularly exquisite. It was like she’d just jolted awake from a fantastical dream with a new awareness of subconscious possibilitie...

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“Castle” by Alia Divine

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I was holding Mom's cold hand in mine when I saw the doors. I felt a really bad feeling, like a plum pit sank to the bottom of my heart. They were even taller than Dad, and he’s like the tallest person I know. Mom stopped at the bottom of the steps and squeezed my hand so tight I pulled away! “Ow Mommy!” I said, “you hurt me.” “Sorry, sweety,” She said in a crackling voice looking down at me now. I had to look twice to make sure it was my mom. Her eyes looked like a swarm of bees had stung them, and her cheeks sunk in like a land...

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“Saving Brie” by Mel P.

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It took four minutes for her to hear about Aunt Molly’s hearing aid failure, cousin Leo’s stroke, and three scandals involving a throuple, a divorce, and a widow. Olive smiled, the forced kind that fooled strangers and screamed insincerity at people who knew you, and she bobbed her head in faux interest. Hand in hand with her boyfriend of four months, her knuckles took on a shade just darker than ivory. Cas didn’t flinch, and she gave him credit for it. Once, he squeezed her narrow fingers, but...

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Write a story from the POV of a plus-one.

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✍️ 50 stories

“Emily's Friend” by R. K. Detrick

“Party Animals ” by Vesta Bartholomew

“They Have Each Other” by CJ Sieling

“From Playmates to Soulmates” by Michael Palmieri

“Sorry, not sorry” by Hannah Wall

“Acquisition Failure #77: Emma” by Marion Ward

“Veil of Deception” by Hannah Deegan

“The Wedding Crasher's Guide to Kissing Your Sister's Ex ” by Madison Marvin

“Side by Side” by Jessika Sims

“Pray for That Girl ” by Laura Handy

“My Big Out” by Nicholas Warack

“Lurline's Blessings” by Nancy Ball

“Complications” by Hannah Rose

“Castle” by Alia Divine

“Saving Brie” by Mel P.

🌟 Similar prompts

Center your story around two people who meet at a wedding.

Write a story in the form of a speech (or multiple speeches).

Start your story with people arriving at a special ceremony.

End your story with someone saying “I do.”

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